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Magnuson RefprestatoinJuly 06, 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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Peppi's Mulching and WateringJuly 06, 10am-12:30pm @ Peppi's Playground We'll be doing some watering, since our spring has been so dry! And hopefully also some mulching in new areas. I'll have some snacks and extra water and optional scavenger hunt activities for kids. more |
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Preparing for Fall PlantingJuly 06, 8am-11am @ Woodland Park During this event we will focus on: - Removing blackberries from new and previously worked areas - Spreading mulch Join us as we continue to work on the Woodland Park North Mixed Forest area. Help clear area for future fall planting as we aim to restore this portion of the park to a healthy forest. more |
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More weeding at NE 65th!!! The fight goes on ----and on!July 07, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll continue fighting back the weeds at NE 65th & 58th Ave NE more |
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Thistle Street GS Restoration EventJuly 08, 10am-1pm @ Longfellow Creek GS: Thistle Street Greenspace |
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Forest Restoration in Schmitz Preserve ParkJuly 12, 10am-12pm @ Schmitz Preserve Park Help two community groups, Schmitz Creek Restore and A Cleaner Alki, remove ivy and blackberry to make room for native plants that will support birds, insects and other wildlife 🦅 more |
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Golden Gardens Park work partiesJuly 12, 9am-12pm @ Golden Gardens Park Do you want to restore the forest at Golden Gardens Park? Come out and help us the second Saturday of every month. We remove invasive weeds and plant native species that return the forest to a more natural ecosystem. We provide tools and training, so we only need your enthusiasm to help restore this beautiful park. more |
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Have Fun, Get FitJuly 12, 10am-1pm @ Licton Springs Park Area maintenance with some planting of new plants and spreading of wood chips. more |
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Orchard Street Ravine Work PartyJuly 12, 10am-1pm @ Orchard Street Ravine Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning restoring and preserving our native forest. more |
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Schmitz Park / Sprucing EventJuly 12, 10am-12pm @ Schmitz Preserve Park This event is part of the One Seattle Day of Service and also in collaboration with the Schmitz Park Creek Restore project. We'll continue working on ivy, blackberry and holly removal just inside the park's entrance. more |
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Sturtevant Ravine Work Party!July 12, 9am-11am @ Sturtevant Ravine Help restart forest restoration at the Ravine! We will clearing out blackberry and other plants that are surrounding native plants that need our support. more |
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World Nature Conservation Day Work Party at Westcrest ParkJuly 12, 10am-1pm @ Westcrest Park Join Dirt Corps this July to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day and care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. We'll be removing non-native weeds (looking at you blackberry!) from our restoration area and applying mulch to bare ground to help the native plants there grow and thrive and to make way for new native plantings in the fall. We hope to see you there! more |
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Magnuson Park North Meadow and WetlandsJuly 17, 10am-12:30pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Long-running volunteer efforts at Magnuson Park have restored much of what was once largely a sterile and denuded airfield back to ecologically healthy habitat, providing environmental benefits, and making it more a enjoyable and pleasing place for all. Help us to continue to these efforts. This work party will focus on removing aggressive weeds to make room for more plants native to the northwest. We may also work on building habitat near a wetlands area. All ages, abilities and experience levels are welcome and encouraged to join the effort. more |
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3rd Saturday forest restoration at Jackson Park Trail!July 19, 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 PartyJuly 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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Staying Cool and Cleaning the CanyonJuly 19, 9am-1pm @ Lakeridge Park We will spend a day in the shade of Dead Horse Canyon listening to the creek below and removing weeds while creating room for native plants to move in. more |
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Cheasty Forest at Hanford StepsJuly 20, 1pm-3pm @ Cheasty GS: Cheasty Blvd A lot of new plantings need help to survive the coming dry summer. We will reduce competition from weeds and put a blanket of wood chips around them to keep the soil moist. more |
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Ivy, Bumblebees & So Much MoreJuly 26, 10am-12pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area 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! We found nesting bumblebees in June and will take time to see if they are still around and how we can support these important pollinators. more |
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World Nature Conservation Day Work Party at Kingfisher Natural AreaJuly 26, 10am-1pm @ Kingfisher Natural Area on TC Join Dirt Corps this July to celebrate World Nature Conservation Day and care for the riparian forest of Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll be exploring the history, restoration, hydrology, and ecology of this section of Thornton Creek. Afterwards we'll be caring for the space by removing weeds, pruning native shrubs, and performing upkeep to keep it a nice space for people to use. We hope to see you there! more |
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S Lucile St stairs clean-up and plantingJuly 27, 10am-12pm @ Maple School Ravine Lucile St Stairs Volunteer Clean-Up Event Join us for a community clean-up at the Lucile St stairs! We’ll be removing blackberry and ivy to help restore the area and improve accessibility. All tools and gloves will be provided—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! This is a great way to give back, meet neighbors, and make a positive impact on our local environment. more |
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Partner in Employment's Community Volunteer Day!July 31, 10am-1pm @ Kubota Gardens Natural Area Join Partner in Employment's Summer Crew for a day of volunteering! TBD: Activities can include restoration (weeding, mulching, or watering) and trash pickup more |
