FALL PLANTING AT JACKSON PARK: NORTH SEATTLE!

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ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership as we work in this great forest surrounding the Jackson Park Golf Course. Our work will run along a new trail system of 2.2 miles of off-street trail along the perimeter of the publicly owned golf course. A dedicated group of community members, The Friends of Jackson Park Trail, have been working to improve the health of this forest and our events will build on their foundation. (For bird lovers, over 50 different types of birds have been seen in these woods!)
THE BASICS:
EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and volunteer education. We will provide everything you need to know about tool use and safety, forest health, information on the park, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No prior experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new!

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT, PLEASE BRING:

• Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
• Long pants and a long sleeve shirt (helps protect against prickly plants)
• Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, rain boots, or running shoes are all fine)
• Sack lunch and snacks
• Full water bottle
• Travel mug for tea/coffee

The event will run rain or shine! Be sure to check the weather and bring appropriate layers and raingear/sun wear if needed.

THIS VIDEO MIGHT GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x68cNeaXkTk

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, absorb toxins in the air, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and they create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to help create healthy forests, we focus on removing aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry), maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed, and planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season.

GROUPS:
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active and integral role in our events. Leaders, please make yourself known to EarthCorps staff and arrive early in order to meet your group members.

YOUTH:
All unaccompanied volunteers between the ages of 12 and 17 must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Note: minimum age for unaccompanied youth at Kirkland events is 14.)

Youth and school groups of all ages are welcomed to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to complete a group waiver.

Nearest Intersection:
NE 135th st & 11th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125

Directions by Car:
From I-5 Northbound:
Take exit 175 and bear left onto 5th ave NE
Turn right onto WA-523/NE 145th St
Turn Right onto 15th Ave NE
Turn right onto 135th St
We will meet you at the corner of 11th Ave NE and 135th St, Look for our A-frame signs and registration canopy

From I-5 Southbound:
Take exit 175
Turn left onto WA-523/NE 145th St
Turn Right onto 15th Ave NE
Turn right onto 135th St
We will meet you at the corner of 11th Ave NE and 135th St, Look for our A-frame signs and registration canopy

By Bus:
MT routes stop at 15th Ave NE & NE 135th St
From this stop, head west on 135th and look for our orange A-frame signs!
Use the metro trip planner to find your route: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/