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Annual plant survival surveyMay 30, 1pm-4pm @ Seward Park Every year in late May we visit past restoration planting sites to count survival. Come join us for this easy, enjoyable event. We have 10 sites and about 10 species. You will quickly learn (if you don't already know) how to recognize all these understory species. At this time of year, the understory plants are in full leaf, and the forest is flourishing. Data from these annual observations will guide our plant selection in the years to come. more |
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Kubota forest work - always ivy!May 30, 10am-12pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area So much ivy! Every month, volunteers primarily are 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 |
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Little Brook Natural Area Weed OutMay 30, 10am-12pm @ Little Brook Natural Area While new plantings at Little Brook Natural Area are growing in the warmer, Spring weather, so are the weeds. Help our natives see the sunshine by pulling and digging out herb robert, cleavers, nipplewort, and ivy. These are easy to get out and the work areas are fairly level. Join us for a couple hours and achieve the satisfaction of a good restoration effort and contribution to a community asset. more |
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May FlowersMay 30, 10am-2pm @ St. Marks Greenbelt Help us transform the St. Mark's Greenbelt into an urban environmental oasis by removing the non native plants. more |
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Friends of Discovery ParkMay 31, 10am-1pm @ Discovery Park Capehart Forest is the most wildlife-safe area in Discovery Park. Intensive efforts have been underway for many years to manage the forest that protects wildlife, including replacement of non-native plants with natives. Native plants are vulnerable in the first year or two after planting, and you can help us increase survival rates and biodiversity by joining this work party to weed invasive plants like bedstraw and grass; both are putting at risk the small native plants put into the ground last fall and winter. more |
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Magnuson Park North Meadow, Interior Forest, and WetlandsMay 31, 9am-11am @ Warren G. Magnuson Park This event continues our spring cleaning. Our primary activities will be to remove thistle, patrol for blackberry, and mulch. We may also work on building some habitat for amphibians. It’s a great time to be in the park with the temperatures warming up! Many native plants are in bloom. Birds are nesting and their songs create a nice background chorus while we work. more |
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Magnuson ReforestationMay 31, 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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Sunday in the (Madrona) parkMay 31, 9am-12pm @ Madrona Park Let's enjoy Madrona Park by Lake Washington in Sunday May 31. We will be removing invasive black berry ivy and weeds. Mulching and some other invasive shrub removal will be on the agenda. more |
