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Weeds begone!!September 14, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll continue our project of weeding seven miles of the B-G Trail more |
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Junes Cathedral Blackberry ManagementSeptember 15, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Again with the blackberries! We're off to a great start at this location. After two work parties, we've removed the blackberry thicket from around several trees and bushes that were planted years ago and now have a much better chance of thriving. We even opened up a corridor to the magnificent big leaf maple glen behind the thicket. Today we'll be continuing this work, and more |
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Pond area site prepSeptember 15, 10:30am-1pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Join us for a restoration work party on the berm just west of the ponds in Magnuson Park. It's a great spot to watch wildlife to the east, a baseball game to the west. We plan to focus on weeding it (mostly by pulling blackberries) over the summer, and then planting some native wildflowers this fall. more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingSeptember 17, 11am-3pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. All ages OK more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingSeptember 17, 11am-3pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. All ages OK more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingSeptember 18, 11am-3pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. All ages OK more |
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Habitat enhancement (weeding)September 18, 2pm-5pm @ SW Queen Anne Greenbelt We will save some of our native plants by removing those plants that are starting to cover them up. This is a lovely, diverse native plant forest. I have seen coyotes and deer at this site. Sightings are rare. It should be fun exploring and see what we find. more |
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3rd Saturday forest restoration at Jackson Park Trail!September 19, 10am-2pm @ Jackson Park Golf Course Enjoy the "natural areas" along the Jackson Park golf course perimeter trail. We'll walk to a work area and continue to make progress removing invasive ivy and blackberries, planting native plants, weeding, or mulching, as the season demands! more |
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Carkeek STARS Work PartySeptember 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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East Duwamish Work PartySeptember 19, 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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Habitat Restoration and Beaver Talk on Lake Washington BlvdSeptember 19, 10am-1pm @ Lake Washington Boulevard Join the Greenway and Beavers NW to do habitat restoration and learn about how beavers can change our environments! We will have a special speaker and walk to a beaver lodge then work on removing Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. more |
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Ryan's Ridge wood chip spreadingSeptember 19, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park Most of the blackberries have been removed from the extensive Ryan's Ridge site which parallels the parade grounds road, so the final step in the summer restoration process is to cover all bare ground with wood chips to keep seedlings from sprouting. There will likely be a few green blackberries left that should be easy to find; they will need to be cut down and dug up. Other possible tasks include watering and digging up resprouts. But the priority task will be hauling wood chips more |
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End of Summer Work Party!September 20, 12:30pm-2:30pm @ Montlake Playfield Are you looking for one more fun thing to do before summer is officially over? Look no further as Montlake Park is hosting its very own "End of Summer Work Party"! Join us as we tackle some of the invasive blackberry, uncover previously planted trees and shrubbery, and explore the natural beauty that South Portage Bay has to offer! more |
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Native Rescue from Blackberry at Little Brook Natural AreaSeptember 20, 10am-12pm @ Little Brook Natural Area Summer heat has not diminished the blackberry at Little Brook Natural Area. Join us in rescuing native plantings from this tenacious invasive species that has come back with vigor. Once dug out, mulch will be laid down to give the native plants some extra protection into fall and winter. Work areas are level but tight. Note: If it is raining heavily, the event will be rescheduled. more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingSeptember 24, 11am-3pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. All ages OK more |
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Daybreak Community & Land TendingSeptember 25, 11am-3pm @ Daybreak Star We invite you to join us in tending the land at Daybreak Star Cultural Center. These gatherings are a return—to land, to care, and to being in right relationship with one another. Guided by Indigenous leadership at the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, we come together to practice food sovereignty, cultural memory, and collective care in ways that are grounded, relational, and real. This season, we are tending the Forest Garden, a living space that supports elders, youth, and Indigenous-centered community programs while growing a future rooted in reciprocity, responsibility, and long-term care. All ages are welcome. You’re invited to come move your body, tend the land, and be in community—whether you stay for a couple of hours or the full day. Together, we’ll engage in hands-on care of the land through planting, weeding, harvesting, and seasonal projects, while also making space for connection, learning, and shared reflection. If you’re looking for a place to show up, build relationships, and grow something lasting, this is a space to gather, care for the land, and imagine what’s possible—together. All ages OK more |
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Longfellow Creek Forest Restoration @ Willow ReachSeptember 25, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Central Following the first year of restoration and planting events in the Willow St reach of Longfellow Creek, our community food forest is starting to come alive and take shape! For this event we’ll be removing the invasive species that have returned (thankfully not too much) and providing additional mulch to the new young plants that we planted last year. Come see how the green space is evolving and learn about the variety of species that we planted. Be part of local change and walk away with pride knowing your efforts support ecology, community, and good health. more |
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TLC for Stokes OverlookSeptember 25, 1pm-3pm @ Judge Charles M. Stokes OverlK Let's "un-neglect" this little green corner! We have blackberry brambles and ivy tangles to tame to make way for a future forest, and trash to remove to make future restoration projects here safe and appealing for all ages. We also have an existing brushpile from prior blackberry removal to manage. We'll be using loppers, shovels, trash grabbers, buckets, rakes and pitchforks, plus your sweat-equity, goodwill and problem-solving skills! more |
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Community Printmaking with Eileen Jiminez at Seward ParkSeptember 26, 11am-1pm @ Seward Park Happy Latine Conservation Month! Join us for a morning of creating art on the land through printmaking with Eileen Jimenez! Participants will get to explore Connection to Land with pre-carved blocks and water coloring that centers land, place, and joy. Eileen Jiminez's Bio: Eileen's mother is Maria Cruz, her grandmother is Eloisa, and her great grandmother is Ysidora, matriarchs of the Ñätho (Otomi Peoples of Michoacan/Guanajuato, Mexico). As an IndigiQueer leader, community member, educator and as an artist, everything she does and creates is influenced by her many intersecting and lived experiences. Eileen uses printmaking and mixed-media techniques to develop her own ways of telling stories in the complex layers that they exist in, as well as to demonstrate the ways that we are connected to the Land and to each other. In her current body of work, she focuses on the embodiment of the divine that is manifested through our bodies and our hands specifically. In her work, you will also see her commitment to centering the stories of joy that flow through our communities. instagram: maese.art.by.eileen.jimenez website: www.eileenjimenez.com Food will be provided. ¡Feliz Mes de la Conservación Latine! ¡Acompáñanos a una mañana de creación artística en contacto con la tierra a través del grabado con Eileen Jimenez! Los participantes explorarán la conexión con la tierra utilizando bloques previamente tallados y acuarelas, en una actividad centrada en la tierra, el lugar y la alegría. Biografía de Eileen Jimenez: La madre de Eileen es Maria Cruz, su abuela es Eloisa y su bisabuela es Ysidora; todas ellas matriarcas del pueblo Ñätho (pueblo otomí de Michoacán y Guanajuato, México). Como líder, miembro de la comunidad, educadora y artista *IndigiQueer*, todo lo que hace y crea está influenciado por sus múltiples experiencias vitales y sus identidades entrelazadas. Eileen emplea técnicas de grabado y técnicas mixtas para desarrollar sus propias formas de narrar historias —respetando las complejas capas en las que estas existen— y para mostrar los vínculos que nos unen a la Tierra y entre nosotros. Su obra actual se centra en la encarnación de lo divino, manifestada específicamente a través de nuestros cuerpos y nuestras manos. En su trabajo también se refleja su compromiso de poner en primer plano las historias de alegría que fluyen por nuestras comunidades. Instagram: maese.art.by.eileen.jimenez Sitio web: www.eileenjimenez.com Se ofrecerá comida. more |
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East Duwamish Work PartySeptember 26, 10am-12pm @ East Duwamish GS: S Chicago St Help take care of the urban forest along this neighborhood trail! We'll remove ivy and blackberry plants, and start clearing space for fall planting. Connect with fellow volunteers and help improve Seattle green spaces! more |
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Forest Restoration - Longfellow Creek at GrahamSeptember 26, 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 focused on removing invasive plant. more |
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Friends of Discovery Park's Day of Service 2026September 26, 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. more |
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invasive RemovalSeptember 26, 10am-12pm @ Beer Sheva Park Join us for a fun community volunteer day at Beer sheva Park! We’ll work together to remove invasive plants, protect native species, and help restore a healthier, more beautiful park for everyone to enjoy. Come ready to learn, get your hands dirty, meet new people, and make a positive impact on our environment! 🌎💚 more |
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Latine Conservation Month: ¡Vamos a Observar Aves!September 26, 10am-12:30pm @ Seward Park Celebrate Latine Conservation Month with a guided bird walk in the park! The walk will follow the outer loop of Seward Park, the Seward Park Loop Trail – a 2.4-mile paved path. Explore local wildlife, learn bird identification skills, and connect with others who share a passion for nature and conservation. This event welcomes birders of all experience levels and offers an opportunity to honor the rich contributions of Latine communities to environmental conservation. A Spanish-language interpreter will be present to support Spanish-speaking participants and help make the experience more accessible. Come enjoy fresh air, community, and the beauty of our local birds. 🐦🌿 ¡Celebra el Mes de la Conservación Latine con una caminata guiada de observación de aves en el parque! La caminata recorrerá el circuito exterior de Seward Park, el Sendero Seward Park Loop Trail, un camino pavimentado de 2.4 millas (3.9 km). Explora la vida silvestre local, aprende habilidades de identificación de aves y conéctate con otras personas que comparten la pasión por la naturaleza y la conservación. Este evento da la bienvenida a observadores de aves de todos los niveles de experiencia y ofrece la oportunidad de honrar las ricas contribuciones de las comunidades Latine a la conservación ambiental. Habrá un intérprete de español presente para apoyar a los participantes de habla hispana y ayudar a que la experiencia sea más accesible. Ven a disfrutar del aire fresco, la comunidad y la belleza de nuestras aves locales. 🐦🌿 more |
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North Genesee Forest RestorationSeptember 26, 10am-12:30pm @ Genesee Park and Playfield Fall is here and it's time to get back in the forest! Spend a morning with new friends and neighbors in Genesee park as we get the ready for Fall planting. There will be ivy to pull, blackberry to hack, lots of mulch to carry and new people to meet. Bring the kids, of course--all ages are welcome. more |
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Queen Anne's diverse forest enhancement (weeding)September 26, 2pm-5pm @ SW Queen Anne Greenbelt SW Queen Anne invasive removal in our little forest. more |
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Sprucing up LakeviewSeptember 26, 10am-2pm @ St. Marks Greenbelt Help us keep the Lakeview Island spruced up. more |
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Washington Butterfly Association Habitat RehabilitationSeptember 26, 10am-12:30pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Join the Washington Butterfly Association (WBA) for a hands-on work party dedicated to giving the meadow at Magnuson Park's Kingfisher Basin the care it needs to thrive. We'll remove invasive plants that crowd out native vegetation, then add pollinator-friendly plants to help create a thriving habitat for butterflies and other essential species. No experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm, and we'll provide the tools and guidance. Together, we can help turn this site into a haven for pollinators and a greener space for our whole community to enjoy. more |
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Beaver Pond Natural Area SmotheringSeptember 27, 10am-12pm @ Beaver Pond Natural Area on TC Mounds of mulch need to be spread in a thick layer over a large area cleared this past summer to keep invasives from returning and to prepare for fall planting. Some removal of returning blackberry and ivy may be necessary before the smothering begins. If time permits, we will go forward again to remove more blackberry! If rainfall is heavy, event will be rescheduled. more |
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More TLC for Stokes OverlookSeptember 27, 10am-12pm @ Judge Charles M. Stokes OverlK Continuing our project from Friday, "un-neglecting" this little green corner! We have blackberry brambles and ivy tangles to tame to make way for a future forest, and trash to remove to make future restoration projects here safe and appealing for all ages. We'll be using loppers, shovels, trash grabbers, buckets, and rakes, plus your sweat-equity, goodwill and problem-solving skills! more |
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