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January 17, 2025

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Friday's Weeding Frenzy

January 17, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail

We'll continue our weeding project in this area of the Trail with a whirlwind of weeding activity more

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Magnuson Reforestation

January 17, 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 and blackberry but may also include other tasks such as distributing wood chip mulch or planting if plants are available. 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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3rd Saturday forest restoration at Jackson Park Trail!

January 18, 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 Party

January 18, 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 Party

January 18, 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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Planting in Kingfisher

January 18, 10am-2pm @ Kingfisher Natural Area on TC

We will be planting newly arrived plants and trees into a previously worked area. There is some blackberry removal available for those who would rather do clearing in this zone. more

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Weeding and Cleaning in Dead Horse Canyon

January 18, 9am-1pm @ Lakeridge Park

If you've always wanted to rip out a patch of ivy or blackberry from a beautiful canyon this is the work party for you! more

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Weeding Fun at Water Way 19

January 18, 9am-12:30pm @ Waterway 19

We'll continue our weeding project at Water Way 19 more

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Cheasty Greenspace Work Party

January 19, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Cheasty GS: Cheasty Blvd

January is prime planting season in the Cheasty Greenspace (and all Seattle greenspaces)! This month we're planting Western Red Cedar, Grand Fir and Sitka Spruce, as well as lots of sword ferns. Help us populate this forest and new mountain bike trail with lots of native plants! more

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CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP volunteer event

January 20, 8am-12pm @ Magnolia Park

There is work to be done to reclaim Magnolia Park S.E. Forest in Magnolia Park. 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. more

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Martin Luther King Day Magnuson Park Reforestation

January 20, 10am-2pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park

Work with forest stewards and a team of UW restoration ecology students to restore what had been a denuded naval air station to healthy habitat which will increase human well being and ecosystem services. (We'll be working where some of the runways shown in the listing photo once were). Work will mostly include removing ivy and digging up Himalayan blackberry roots. and will help prepare the site for planting in a few weeksl This event is also an opportunity for participants to enjoy nature and learn a bit about native plants while doing satisfying work. 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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MLK day of planting

January 20, 10am-2pm @ Mount Baker Park

time to fill in the lower areas that have had extensive Oso berry die back. more

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MLK Day of Service with WSHS Earth Club

January 20, 9am-12pm @ Lincoln Park

Welcome WS High School Student Forest Stewards! Thank you for choosing to support our urban forests in honor of 2025 MLK Day of service. We'll be removing plants (e.g. blackberry, ivy, holly...) and making room for our hardworking native trees and plants. We promise you lots of good nature vibes and high fives. Please be sure that all volunteers in your group are registered separately. more

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Volunteer on MLK Day - Help us reclaim an old mini park on the east side of Gas Works Park

January 20, 9am-12:30pm @ Waterway 19

We'll be celebrating Martin Luther King by reclaiming this small park on the east side of Gas Work's Park more

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Northacres Stewardship Team

January 21, 10am-1pm @ Northacres Park

Join us as to enhance wildlife habitat and the future forest canopy. We will primarily be weeding blackberry and ivy and also chipping up storm debris. All ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome and encouraged to join the effort. more

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Pigeon Point Park Restoration Event

January 25, 10am-1pm @ Pigeon Point

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Planting in Kingfisher

January 25, 10am-2pm @ Kingfisher Natural Area on TC

We will be planting newly arrived plants and trees into a previously worked area. There is some blackberry removal available for those who would rather do clearing in this zone. more

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Help Schmitz Creek Restore pull ivy and dig out blackberry

January 26, 1pm-3pm @ Schmitz Preserve Park

Help the community group, Schmitz Creek Restore pull ivy and dig out blackberry to make room for native plants the will support birds, insects and other wildlife 🦅 more

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Beer Sheva Wetlands Debris Removal Day

January 27, 10am-1pm @ Beer Sheva Park

Join us for a hands-on, community-powered adventure to restore the beauty and health of the Beer Sheva Wetland! After a recent bomb cyclone brought down trees and scattered debris, our young seedlings need a little extra care. Together, we’ll clear the fallen debris, rescue the seedlings we planted, and help this vibrant wetland thrive once again. Let’s roll up our sleeves, protect our greens, and make a big impact while having some fun in nature! more

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EC Hughes Restoration Event

January 28, 10am-1pm @ E.C. Hughes Playground

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Magnuson Sports Meadow

January 28, 9:30am-12:30pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park

Join us as we establish plants in this newly reforested area that will help establish a contiguous wildlife corridor through the park. We will be weeding and amending soil and new plantings with arborist chips. All are welcome and encouraged to participate. more

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