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August 20, 2018 |
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Promontory Point MaintenanceAugust 20, 9am-12pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve Magnuson Park by working along with experienced site stewards removing invasive plants, trimming, spreading mulch, and planting (if plants are available). more |
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Weeding the BGTAugust 20, 8:30am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail Help us get rid of those pesky blackberrys on the trail. more |
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Wednesday Work at MeadowbrookAugust 22, 9am-12pm @ Meadowbrook Playfield There is work to be done to keep the Meadowbrook Creek looking good. Invasive plants are creeping in, and volunteers are needed to help defend this beautiful natural area. Join neighbors and friends to help out and learn a lot! more |
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Weed-be-Gone!August 22, 8:30am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be removing blackberries that are trying to make a comeback on this section of the Trail more |
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Habitat RestorationAugust 24, 2:30pm-4:30pm @ Me-Kwa-Mooks A diversity of birds, butterflies, bees and a coyote feed, shelter, and live here. This edge of Me-Kwa-Mooks Park's natural area has a mix of dry to wet soils, open to closed canopy. The invasives have been removed and leaving space for a diversity of natives. But the urban edge is now in need of ongoing maintenance from incoming invasives. Volunteers are invited to join the stewardship of this wildlife home. more |
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Weed-be-Gone!August 24, 8:30am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be clearing out (weeding) the King Wetland - we were driving out earlier by the winter rain and several feet of water. The area is shady which could be a asset with the hot weather. more |
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Wetlands restoration and community lunchAugust 24, 10am-12pm @ Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetland Join a team of seniors from Seattle's East African community along with Tilth staff and neighbors as we restore 3 acres of wetlands and forests on Seattle's largest urban farm. Bring a dish to share for our community lunch afterwards! more |
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Forest Steward Learning Lab: Invasive Plant ID and Removal BMPsAugust 25, 10am-1pm @ Me-Kwa-Mooks Grow your skills while working alongside fellow Forest Stewards at Me-Kwa-Mooks Park, located along Puget Sound in West Seattle. Come ready to learn how to better identify native species and target invasive species, practice management techniques and review weed hygiene to prevent the spread of invasive plants. Effective and environmentally sensitive approaches to invasive management rely on a combination of practices, such as manual removal, planting, mulching and City use of pesticides. Come ready for hands on practice and group discussion. more |
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Lower Colman Park Restoration EventAugust 25, 10am-1pm @ Colman Park Escape the Summer sun's heat and join us in the lush growth of the lower region of Colman Park as we continue to reclaim the area from overgrowth of invasive plants like Himalayan Blackberry, English Ivy, Holly, Laurel and other non-native plants. Our goal is to uncover existing native plants and trees of these invasives to allow them to flourish and to add to the planting pallet this Fall. Come and see what an urban environment becomes without care and what it can be as we progress with the restoration work. Your volunteer efforts will help us maintain a beautiful urban forested area for all to enjoy. more |
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summer Saturday in cool ravineAugust 25, 9am-12pm @ North Beach Park Work in this quiet natural area that is mostly a ravine for birds and wildlife. We will be preparing an area for fall planting by cutting back some of the other vegetation. more |
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Westcrest Park Forest Restoration Work Party - 8th Ave / Evento de Restauración en el Bosque del Parque Westcrest - 8a AvenidaAugust 25, 10am-2pm @ Westcrest Park Join DIRT Corps in revitalizing Westcrest Park. We are working on the parcel of land next to 8th Ave, and it is overgrown with Himalayan blackberries! It's up to us and our volunteers to bring it under control! The beginning of this volunteer event will include a brief weed ID. Combine knowledge with action as we work to clear this beautiful space of harmful species that overtakes the area. Many of you might already have this experience in your own backyard! Let’s work together to gradually transform and maintain Westcrest Park and make it a great public space for everyone to enjoy. Let us know of any questions, hope to see you out there! Acompaña a DIRT Corps a revitalizar el Parque Westcrest. Estamos trabajando en la tierra de la parcela de la 8a avenida del Parque Westcrest en donde la zarzamora está demasiado crecida! Está en nuestras manos como DIRT Corps y en la de los voluntarios el mantener el control del crecimiento de la zarzamora en este espacio! El inicio de este evento voluntario incluirá una breve introducción de plantas invasoras. Combina el conocimiento con la acción mientras trabajamos para limpiar este hermoso espacio de las plantas invasoras que lo dañan y lo van desplazando de él. Muchos de ustedes han experimentado esto en sus patios traseros en casa! Trabajemos juntos para transformar y mantener gradualmente el Parque Westcrest y hacer de él un espacio agradable al público para que todos puedan disfrutarlo. Déjanos saber si tienes alguna pregunta, esperamos verte ahí! VESTIMENTA: zapatos cerrados, camisa manga larga, pantalones largos y un/a gorro/a. Vístase de acuerdo al clima. more |
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BlackberryBlastAugust 27, 12:30am-8:30am @ Blakeley Crescent Park We'll be removing Himalayan Blackberries from this park along the Burke-Gilman Trail more |
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Mulching at Blakleey Crescent ParkAugust 29, 8:30am-12:30pm @ Blakeley Crescent Park We'll be moving Mega-Mulch to protect the hillside at Blakeley Crescent Park more |
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Sunset native liberationAugust 30, 6pm-8pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area Come liberate native plants from blackberry in the forest twilight above Mapes Creek in the West Kubota Natural Garden Area more |
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Habitat RestorationAugust 31, 2:30pm-4:30pm @ Me-Kwa-Mooks A diversity of birds, butterflies, bees and a coyote feed, shelter, and live here. This edge of Me-Kwa-Mooks Park's natural area has a mix of dry to wet soils, open to closed canopy. The invasives have been removed and leaving space for a diversity of natives. But the urban edge is now in need of ongoing maintenance from incoming invasives. Volunteers are invited to join the stewardship of this wildlife home. more |
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Much More Mega MulchingAugust 31, 8:30am-12pm @ Blakeley Crescent Park We'll be moving wood chip mulch to cover the hillside at Blakeley Crescent Park along the Burke-Gilman Trail more |
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Wetlands restoration and community lunchAugust 31, 10am-12pm @ Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetland Join a team of seniors from Seattle's East African community along with Tilth staff and neighbors as we restore 3 acres of wetlands and forests on Seattle's largest urban farm. Bring a dish to share for our community lunch afterwards! more |
