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Calendar of Events
March 22, 2023 |
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Bird Habitat ConsultationMarch 22, 9:30am-11:30am @ E.C. Hughes Playground We will discuss bird safe restoration practices at E C Hughes park. more |
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Noxious Weed Removal on the Burke-Gilman on the First Day of Spring-Yeah!!March 22, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be removing noxious weeds along the Trail - also called weeding more |
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Regular Thursday'sMarch 23, 10am-1:30pm @ Harrison Ridge Greenbelt Greenbelt restoration, which at this time of year will include pulling ivy and spreading woodchips. more |
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I've Taken a Lichen to Lichen!March 24, 10am-12pm @ Lincoln Park Did you know that out of the approximately 200 species of lichens, 77 of them are in North America?! Whether you're an expert lichenologist or thought they were a mushroom, you'll be "lichen" this workshop with Richard Droker and Sharon Baker! Dive into the world of lichens by joining us on a walk through Lincoln Park and seeing the various lichens. If you love the outdoors and nature walks, then this workshop is perfect for you! Lunch will be provided, followed by an optional walk down to the beach for lichen on driftwood! Older children with an interest in lichens are welcome! more |
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Magnuson ReforestationMarch 24, 9am-12pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve habitat and create replacement forest on a formerly denuded navy airfield. 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 blackberry but may also include other tasks such as installing plants and distributing wood chip mulch. more |
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Saving Trees From Ivy HellMarch 24, 9am-12pm @ Discovery Park Ivy in trees really stands out in deciduous trees this time of year so now is the time to prevent it from blooming and spreading its seed to the rest of the park. The task of making survival rings to save our trees is amazingly effective and satisfying. For a quick description of the job, you can watch the training video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTwYAAXlSL4 We will be working out of sight of the meeting location so please be on time or give me a call if you are late. more |
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We keep digging blackberrysMarch 24, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We will be removing blackberry's and other invasive plants along the trail. more |
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Daybreak Star Community Work Party VIMarch 25, 11am-3pm @ Daybreak Star Come join our Community as we Welcome our Plant Relatives to their new home! We have been working to restore the Food and Medicine Forest at Daybreak Star Cultural Center for the last few years; this year we will be planting over 4,000 traditional food and medicines! We need your help in this work! Please bring a good mind, good heart, and a willingness to work together more |
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Friends of Discovery Park Spring work partyMarch 25, 10am-2pm @ Discovery Park Final spring planting work party. We will be mulching, weeding and doing other general habitat restoration work. Help us as we remove invasive species and plant the last of our native shrubs and ground cover to further enhance the biodiversity of Discovery Park. more |
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"International Day of Forests" Volunteer Restoration Event!March 25, 10am-1pm @ Westcrest Park Come join our volunteer restoration event to celebrate 2023's "International Day of Forests"! This week, volunteers are encouraged to undertake local efforts to organize activities to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. We'll be working to restore Westcrest's madrone forest, removing blackberries and other target species, thus ensuring that last Fall's plantings can continue to thrive! more |
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Bella’s Eagle Scout Project on Thornton Creek with Troop 681March 26, 9am-3:30pm @ Kingfisher Natural Area on TC Come join community members and Troop 681 for an exhilarating day in the woods. We will be hiking throughout the park on social trails, focusing on planting, including hauling mulch and water to individual plants. Some site preparation may be in store as well as potential invasive species removal. more |
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Forest Stewardship Sundays @ Herons NestMarch 26, 10am-2pm @ West Duwamish Greenbelt: Alaska Enjoy a beautiful Sunday morning in the forest, clearing overgrown weeds like ivy and blackberry to prepare the land around Heron's Nest for tree planting. more |
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Magnuson ReforestationMarch 26, 10am-1pm @ Warren G. Magnuson Park Help improve habitat and create replacement forest on a formerly denuded navy airfield. 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 blackberry but may also include other tasks such as installing plants and distributing wood chip mulch. more |
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Northacres Stewardship TeamMarch 28, 10am-1pm @ Northacres Park Join us for weeding and amending soil with arborist chips as we nurture the health of the Northacres forest. All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to join our efforts with no prior experience necessary. more |
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Bird Habitat ConsultationMarch 30, 12:30am-2:30am @ Westcrest Park We will explore bird nesting habitat in Westcrest Park and discuss best practices regarding restoration during nesting season. We can also discuss a variety of urban park topics such as owls, coyotes, native and non native plants, etc. more |
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Regular Thursday'sMarch 30, 10am-1:30pm @ Harrison Ridge Greenbelt Greenbelt restoration, which at this time of year includes ivy pulling and woodchip spreading. more |
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More Noxious Weed Removal ie Weeding.March 31, 9am-12:30pm @ Burke-Gilman Trail We'll be weeding this section of the Burke-Gilman Trail more |
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Spruce Island blackberry clearingMarch 31, 9am-12pm @ Discovery Park An area of recently planted trees is being overrun by aggressive blackberries. Please help us save these trees. We'll be attacking a hibernating patch of blackberry, sneaking up on them just as they are waking up. It's amazing how much easier it is to clear blackberries this time of year. Our task will be a combination of cutting back the canes with loppers and digging up the roots to completely wallop them. They won't know what hit 'em! more |
