Join EarthCorps, Service for Peace, City Year, YMCA Earth Service Corps, Green Seattle Partnership, University of Washington and Seattle Parks Dept as we continue to restore this 43 acre south end greenspace. MLK Day of Service participants should expect to learn a brief history of Cheasty Greenspace and an overview of Seattle's urban forests. EarthCorps staff will discuss forest structure, native vs. non-native plant species, environmental restoration and safety. The service project includes the removal of English ivy a non-native invasive plant species that has invaded our urban forests. We will be developing "survival rings" around trees that have ivy growing up them. Other work may include planting native trees and shrubs, and restoration maintenance such as weeding, woodchip application and sheet mulching.

EarthCorps encourages the use of public transportation or carpooling to get to volunteer events.

Please use the King County Trip Planner for the most accurate directions.

From Bus Route #36:
Northbound, get off at Beacon Ave S & Cheasty Blvd S
Southbound, get off at Beacon Ave S & S Alaska St

From I-5:
Proceed northbound or southbound on I-5. Merge onto COLUMBIA WAY S via exit number 163A toward 15TH AVE. S. Turn LEFT onto S SPOKANE ST and proceed up the hill. Turn right on BEACON AVE S and proceed past the Jefferson Park Golf Course. Turn left on S ALASKA ST. S ALASKA ST turns into CHEASTY BLVD. Follow Cheasty BLVD and look for EarthCorps table/event or signs directing you to the parking and registration areas.

• We require clothes that like to get dirty, full length pants, sturdy closed toe shoes, and an enthusiastic attitude! We work rain or shine, so we recommend dressing accordingly and bringing layers of clothing. You may pack a lunch as we will take a short break around lunch time. EarthCorps provides gloves, tools, water, and light snacks.