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Forest restoration with A Cleaner AlkiJuly 18, 9:30am-11:30am @ Duwamish Head Greenbelt Help the community group, A Cleaner Alki, remove ivy and blackberry to make room for native plants that will support birds, insects and other wildlife 🦅 more |
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Magnuson ReforestationJuly 18, 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. 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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Pollinator Patch - WeedingJuly 18, 8:30am-12pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail Pollinator Patch - Weeding for a better tomorrow. Stop and smell the flowers. We'll be preforming some general weeding to make way for additional pollinator plants tp be planted in the fall. more |
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3rd Saturday forest restoration at Jackson Park Trail!July 19, 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 PartyJuly 19, 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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Lizard Haven weeding and wateringJuly 19, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Lots of effort has been put into the lizard haven site; watering it during the stressful summer months for the first year is crucial for the success of the project. We'll be rotating the watering and weeding responsibilities around so everyone has an opportunity to do their preferred task. more |
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Ravenna WateringJuly 19, 10am-12pm @ Ravenna Park It's summertime and it's hot. Come help us water the trees and shrubs we planted last fall and winter to make sure they survive the summer. more |
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Staying Cool and Cleaning the CanyonJuly 19, 9am-1pm @ Lakeridge Park We will spend a day in the shade of Dead Horse Canyon listening to the creek below and removing weeds while creating room for native plants to move in. more |
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Unwind and De-Vine - Rewilding Eastlake CleanupJuly 19, 9am-12pm @ Fairview Park Since our last party in April, many of our vining visitors have grown out from any roots and fragments that were left in and on the ground. To ensure our native friends don't suffocate too much, we're helping them by teaching english ivy, morning glory, and clematis about boundaries. This type of work can be take a little bit more calm and care as we unwind the vines off of the plants so if you're ok with a gentle morning spending time in the park next to lake union, we'll have some coffee and tea to sip alongside as well. more |
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Cheasty Forest at Hanford StepsJuly 20, 1pm-3pm @ Cheasty GS: Cheasty Blvd A lot of new plantings need help to survive the coming dry summer. We will reduce competition from weeds and put a blanket of wood chips around them to keep the soil moist. more |
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Magnuson ReforestationJuly 20, 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. 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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Restoration of a native forestJuly 20, 9am-12pm @ Magnolia Park There is work to be done to reclaim Magnolia Park Forest S.E. Along the water on West Galer Street, off 32nd Ave. West. Invasive plants have taken over, and volunteers are needed to help defend this beautiful natural area. Join neighbors and friends to help out and learn about how we plan on bringing this forest back to a natural environment. You will have a chance to see a deferent view of Seattle and Mount Rainier from the forest area. more |
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Weeding south of 70th St.July 21, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail This is one of the first area's that we planted 15 years ago. We have many mature plants but the blackberries and other are trying to come back. We will not let them! more |
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Pollinator Patch - Continue the WeedingJuly 25, 8:30am-12pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail Continue our weeding at the Pollinator Patch in preparation for fall planting. more |
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Heron's Nest Creating a Gathering Circle and Healing the ForestJuly 26, 10am-1:30pm @ West Duwamish Greenbelt: Alaska In honoring this ancestral land of the Duwamish Tribe, we will be creating a gathering circle within the forest while also working to restore the health of this special place located in the West Duwamish Forest Greenbelt. Efforts will include removing invasive plants, caring for native plants and preparing for our fall planting. more |
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Ivy, Bumblebees & So Much MoreJuly 26, 10am-12pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area Let's get the pesky plant out of the way so that we are ready to add new trees, shrubs and ferns next winter. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm & energy. A cookie awaits you at the end of the session! We found nesting bumblebees in June and will take time to see if they are still around and how we can support these important pollinators. more |
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Lakebed & Shoreline Cleanup with Snorkel Divers at Rainier Beach, Beer Sheva ParkJuly 26, 10am-1pm @ Beer Sheva Park Join us for a community-powered cleanup of Lake Washington’s shoreline and lakebed at Beer Sheva Park! Together with snorkel divers, kayakers, and volunteers on land, we’ll remove litter and debris to help restore this beloved urban waterfront and the park. All ages welcome! Ethiopian Coffee Will Be Served. more |
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World Nature Conservation Day Work Party at Kingfisher Natural AreaJuly 26, 10am-1pm @ Kingfisher Natural Area on TC Join Dirt Corps this July to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day and care for the riparian forest of Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll be exploring the history, restoration, hydrology, and ecology of this section of Thornton Creek. Afterwards we'll be caring for the space by removing weeds, pruning native shrubs, and performing upkeep to keep it a nice space for people to use. We hope to see you there! more |
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Discovery Park Capehart forest-summer watering!July 27, 10:30am-2:30pm @ Discovery Park Meet some fellow zany Park lovers, and volunteer to water during the most desperate time for new plants! We will have some quiet time watering plants, and you might see some surprise visitors, like lizards, hummingbirds, or deer. You never know what to expect here... more |
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Preparing for Fall PlantingJuly 27, 8am-11am @ Woodland Park Join us as we continue to work on the Woodland Park North Mixed Forest area. Help clear area for future fall planting as we aim to restore this portion of the park to a healthy forest. During this event we will focus on: - Removing blackberries - Spreading mulch - Watering Plants - Moving Logs - Gathering and spreading nettle seeds more |
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Ravenna RenewJuly 27, 10am-12pm @ Ravenna Park Start your Sunday by helping us revitalize a lush section of Ravenna Park that is becoming crowded with weeds. We are in the early stages of working on a tucked away spot at the southeast end of the park, so join us now to see how the space transforms! more |
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S Lucile St stairs clean-up and plantingJuly 27, 10am-12pm @ Maple School Ravine Lucile St Stairs Volunteer Clean-Up Event Join us for a community clean-up at the Lucile St stairs! We’ll be removing blackberry and ivy to help restore the area and improve accessibility. All tools and gloves will be provided—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! This is a great way to give back, meet neighbors, and make a positive impact on our local environment. more |
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Partner in Employment's Community Volunteer Day!July 31, 10am-1pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area Join Partner in Employment's Summer Crew for a day of volunteering! TBD: Activities can include restoration (weeding, mulching, or watering) and trash pickup more |
