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December 03, 2025 |
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Live Stakes and Seeds and Plugs, Oh My!December 03, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park The most effective tool in our restoration toolbelt against blackberries is shade so we will be increasing the density of our plantings with quick and easy (and cheap) installation of live stakes to increase the density of plants. We also have harvested a whole bunch of seeds that grow really large in the first year to add to the biodiversity of the restoration sites. If you're live stake curious check out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qZpkjSccUA more |
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Planting fun at Blakeley Cresent Park on the B-G TrailDecember 03, 9am-12:30pm @ Blakeley Crescent Park We'll be planting potted native plants at Blakeley Cresent Park more |
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Magnuson ReforestationDecember 05, 9am-12pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve habitat and create replacement forest on a formerly denuded navy airfield. (Above photo taken in Navy era). The aim is to create healthy forest habitat and increase beneficial ecosystem services including provision of human enjoyment and health. It is also an opportunity to enjoy nature and learn a bit about native plants while doing satisfying work. Work is most likely to include removing invasive plants like ivy, Canada thistle, and blackberry but may also include other tasks such as distributing wood chip mulch.and planting. Because the work may be beyond capability of youth below high school age, please get the leader’s permission before registering if younger. more |
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Planting a Native Food Forest in Longfellow CreekDecember 05, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Central Following the hard work of many restoration events in this space, we are continuing to get plants in the ground! With your help, we are evolving Longfellow Creek into a thriving native food forest. Come learn about the different trees, shrubs, and groundcovers we’re planting, the plant guilds we’re building, and if interested, their edible and ecological benefits. Walk away with pride, knowing your efforts support local ecology, community, and overall good health. more |
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Planting at NE 65th St and the Burke-Gilman TrailDecember 05, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We're almost done planting a mountain of native plants! Come and help us plant almost the last of these at NE 65th St and the Burke-Gilman Trail more |
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Schmitz Park / PlantingDecember 05, 9:30am-11:30am @ Schmitz Preserve Park We’ll head back to our newly adopted forest steward parcel in Schmitz Park which we’ve only been clearing to this point, but this visit we’ll get to put some beautiful native plants back in the ground! We'll be planting in areas that we cleared of dense blackberry and ivy overgrowth and also an area we removed an abandoned encampment from. This should be a fun and rewarding trip! Feel free to reach out with any questions. 206-852-9552 (Erik) more |
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East Duwamish Work PartyDecember 06, 10am-12pm @ East Duwamish GS: S Chicago St Help take care of the forest along this neighborhood trail! Depending on the time of the year, we'll be pulling and removing ivy, cutting back and digging out blackberry or planting new plants; and always having a good time! more |
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Intermingle with People and PlantsDecember 06, 9:30am-12pm @ Interlaken Park Come be with the community of plants and people for a bit. Activities will vary based on activity level and the day. We will be working with our hands! more |
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Planting Time - Welcome the SeasonDecember 06, 10am-1pm @ Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area Come help maintain and improve our beautiful Natural Area habitat! Join neighbors, family and friends install new plants. We are creating a place for native plants to thrive! more |
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St. Mark's Greenbelt Autumn Planting Wrap-upDecember 06, 10am-2pm @ St. Marks Greenbelt Wrapping up the fall planting on the SW slope. more |
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Friends of Discovery Park at Capehart ForestDecember 07, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-diverse area in Discovery Park. Come help us promote its biodiversity by weeding out invasives, mulching to aerate the soil and encourage symbiotic fungi, and plant this years native shrubs and groundcovers. Note. We usually take photographs at these work events and frequently use them on our social media, newsletter and marketing efforts. If you'd rather not be included in this, please let me know beforehand or let our photographer know at the event. Thanks more |
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Magnuson ReforestationDecember 07, 10am-1pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve habitat and create replacement forest on a formerly denuded navy airfield. (Above photo taken in Navy era). The aim is to create healthy forest habitat and increase beneficial ecosystem services including provision of human enjoyment and health. It is also an opportunity to enjoy nature and learn a bit about native plants while doing satisfying work. Work is most likely to include removing invasive plants like ivy, Canada thistle, and blackberry but may also include other tasks such as distributing wood chip mulch or planting.. Because the work may be beyond capability of youth below high school age, please get the leader’s permission before registering if younger. more |
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Planting at Peppi'sDecember 07, 10am-12:30pm @ Peppi's Playground We will continue planting shrubs, trees and groundcovers in Peppi's Woods! more |
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Planting and seedingDecember 08, 1pm-3:30pm @ Discovery Park We have a few plants that need to be planted and some seeding that needs to be done. We need to prepare some beds and plant, and cross our fingers, for luck. We will probably cut back some invasives if we have time. more |
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WEED+GREET in the Alder Creek Natural Area.December 08, 9am-11am @ Washington Park and Arboretum Friendly group of neighbors host monthly work party in Alder Creek. December work includes plant installation, seeding, blackberry removal, ivy pull and brush pile dissambly. Join us. more |
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Frink Ridge PlantingDecember 09, 9am-12pm @ Frink Park We will do some ground preparation and invasive plant removal and then plant native species in their place. more |
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Northacres Stewardshp Team - Planting Season Wrap UpDecember 09, 10am-1pm @ Northacres Park Join us as we expand the future tree canopy and wildlife habitat. We will be planting to enhance biodiversity and outcompete weeds. We will also perform maintenance weeding. Expect to learn about various plants as we get our hands in the soil and wood chips while we care for our forest. All ages, abilities and experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to join the effort. more |
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Planting a Native Food Forest in Longfellow CreekDecember 12, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Central With your help, we are evolving Longfellow Creek into a thriving native food forest. Following the hard work of many restoration events in this space, we are continuing to get plants in the ground and spread mulch around them to tuck them in for winter. Come learn about the different trees, shrubs, and groundcovers we’re planting, the plant guilds we’re building, and if interested, their edible and ecological benefits. Walk away with pride, knowing your efforts support local ecology, community, and overall good health. more |
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Golden Gardens Park work partiesDecember 13, 9am-12pm @ Golden Gardens Park Do you want to restore the forest at Golden Gardens Park? Come out and help us the second Saturday of every month. We remove invasive weeds and plant native species that return the forest to a more natural ecosystem. We provide tools and training, so we only need your enthusiasm to help restore this beautiful park. more |
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Have Fun, Get FitDecember 13, 10am-1pm @ Licton Springs Park Area maintenance with some planting of new plants and spreading of wood chips. more |
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Intermingle with People and PlantsDecember 13, 9:30am-12pm @ Interlaken Park Come be with the community of plants and people for a bit. Activities will vary based on activity level and the day. We will be working with our hands! more |
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North Genesee Forest RestorationDecember 13, 10am-12:30pm @ Genesee Park and Playfield As the days get shorter, it's good to get outside. Spend a morning with friends and neighbors in the Genesee forest. We'll be putting in baby plants and pulling out ivy. Bring the kids, of course--all ages are welcome more |
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Pulling ivy with Schmitz Park Creek RestoreDecember 13, 10am-12pm @ Schmitz Preserve Park Help the community group, Schmitz Park Creek Restore, remove ivy to make room for native plants that will support insects 🐜 birds 🐦 and other wildlife. more |
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Seattle: Kubota Garden (Volunteer Appreciation and Winter Festivities!)December 13, 10am-1pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area |
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Sturtevant Ravine Work Party!December 13, 9am-11am @ Sturtevant Ravine Help restart forest restoration at the Ravine! We will clearing out blackberry and other plants that are surrounding native plants that need our support. more |
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December Oak Understory TendingDecember 14, 11am-1pm @ Martha Washington Park GSP is partnering with Queer the Land (queertheland.org) to support the ongoing stewardship of this oak understory garden as a space to build community and relationships with first food plants of the Coast Salish region. All experience levels welcome! For this event we'll work on... - raking leaves - pruning paths around the Trailing Blackberry trellis - supporting propagation of berry plants - weeding Please note these activities may involve bending and kneeling. There's seating on-site, but the garden isn't wheelchair-accessible. more |
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Forest Restoration - Longfellow Creek at Graham StreetDecember 14, 10am-12:30pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Delridge Natural Area You and your fellow volunteers will participate in hands-on conservation work. This event will be some combination of removing invasive plant, planting native plants, and putting down wood chips, based on how far we get in the previous event. more |
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Friends of Discovery Park at Capehart ForestDecember 14, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-safe area in Discovery Park. Come help us promote forest health and increase its biodiversity by weeding out invasives, mulching and aerate the soil to encourage symbiotic fungi, and plant this years native shrubs and groundcovers. Note. We usually take photographs at these work events and frequently use them on our social media, newsletter and marketing efforts. If you'd rather not be included in this, please let me know beforehand or let our photographer know at the event. Thanks more |
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Frink Ridge PlantingDecember 16, 9am-12pm @ Frink Park We will do some ground preparation and invasive plant removal and then plant native species in their place. more |
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3rd Saturday forest restoration at Jackson Park Trail!December 20, 10am-2pm @ Jackson Park Golf Course Help restore native plants along this lovely trail around the public golf course. We're out there every third Saturday. Enjoy the birds, trees, Thornton Creek, and views into the golf course (and the occasional golf ball find!) more |
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Carkeek Stars Work PartyDecember 20, 9am-12pm @ Carkeek Park Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. Adults and teenagers welcome. If you are a group of 5 or more contact Dale Johnson. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place, which will be the parking lot at the Environmental Learning Center. Welcome! more |
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East Duwamish Work PartyDecember 20, 10am-12pm @ East Duwamish GS: S Chicago St Help take care of the forest along this neighborhood trail! Depending on the time of the year, we'll be pulling and removing ivy, cutting back and digging out blackberry or planting new plants; and always having a good time! more |
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solstice tree plantDecember 20, 10am-2pm @ Mount Baker Park Happy solstice everyone! It's winter, it's wet, there's mud, we love it. come celebrate native plant stewards favorite holiday. more |
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Cheasty Forest at Hanford StepsDecember 21, 1pm-3pm @ Cheasty GS: Cheasty Blvd We will plant shrubs, ferns and wild flowers. Then mulch with a thick layer of woodchips, that will keep the the soil moist and suppress weeds. more |
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Friends of Discovery Park at Capehart ForestDecember 21, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-diverse area in Discovery Park. Come help us promote forest health and increase its biodiversity by weeding out invasives, mulching and aerate the soil to encourage symbiotic fungi, and plant this years native shrubs and groundcovers. Note. We usually take photographs at these work events and frequently use them on our social media, newsletter and marketing efforts. If you'd rather not be included in this, please let me know beforehand or let our photographer know at the event. Thanks more |
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English Ivy Removal - Forest Fun for EveryoneDecember 27, 10am-12pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area So much ivy! Every month, volunteers make a big difference by removing ivy so that trees, bushes, ferns and other native plants have room to grow. As you will quickly see, the ivy covers large areas of ground and is climbing up trees. We also are discovering small Himalayan blackberry plants and getting those out immediately is a priority. No experience is needed - just bring your energy and interest in making a difference! more |
