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June 21, 2025 |
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Bucking up Buttercups in Dead Horse CanyonJune 21, 9am-1pm @ Lakeridge Park Come see how tough a Buttercup can be and meet some new friends along the trail in the most beautiful natural area park in the city. more |
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Carkeek STARS Work PartyJune 21, 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 PartyJune 21, 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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South Meadow multitaskJune 21, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Discovery Park We have a number of small projects that need to be completed before summer starts, including hauling wood chips, clearing scotch broom, pulling blackberries, weeding and watering new plants. We'll set priorities on the day of the event. more |
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Summer Coming with Dry Soils AheadJune 21, 10am-1pm @ Harrison Ridge Greenbelt Creating moisture protective elements to our plantings before the summer dries it all out. more |
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Herb Robert Pull at Little Brook Natural AreaJune 22, 10am-12pm @ Little Brook Natural Area Last blast before the hot summer weather to get out in nature and give this gem of a natural area some TLC by pulling out Herb Robert and uncovering young native plants. Each area you clear will then be mulched. Work areas are level, and this weed is easy to remove. We will show you the best technique to use. Of course, if you see some blackberry sprouts, feel free to take those out too! more |
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Magnuson ReforestatikonJune 22, 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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Seward Park Forest RestorationJune 22, 10am-12pm @ Seward Park Join us as we continue restoration of a half-acre fern die-off area within Seward Park’s beautiful Magnificent Forest. Our goal is to bring back a diverse, healthy understory by restoring sword ferns and other native plant species. This event will focus on sheet mulching sections of bare ground in preparation for winter planting. more |
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Weeding at NE 65th St & 58th Ave NEJune 23, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll continue our weeding program in this area more |
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Private work Party with UW IHME staff and students” Day of ServiceJune 25, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be doing a private work party with UW IHME staff and students” weeding along the Trail more |
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Cedar House Creek Club Pigeon Point ParkJune 28, 10am-2pm @ Pigeon Point This event will focus on invasive blackberry removal, trail pruning, and mulch placement. Cedar House Creek Club is an informal group of eco-centric naturalists, sitters, trail runners, hikers, and restorationists focused on enjoying and augmenting the wild spaces of the West Duwamish Greenbelt in Eastern West Seattle. more |
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English Ivy Removal - Forest Fun for EveryoneJune 28, 10am-12pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area Although this part of the Kubota Natural Area has been worked on before, the ivy is back! 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! more |
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Private Work Party with Boeing ReachJune 28, 10am-2pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail Private work party with Boeing Reach more |