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29 people are interested
Help Create a Healthy Forest at LaVilla Meadows in Lake City (Seattle)
ORGANIZATION: EarthCorps
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29 people are interested
LA VILLA MEADOWS: LAKE CITY
Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership at this North Seattle greenspace!
The BasicsEarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
- Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
- Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
- Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc.NO sandals, flats or heels)
- Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
- Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
- Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
- Travel mug for tea/coffee
- If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we're happy to provide a pair)
The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks of Seattle. This project is supported by Seattle Parks and Recreation as a part of the Green Seattle Partnership. The Green Seattle Partnership's goal is to restore the 2500 acres of forested park land by 2025. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:
- Removing aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)
- Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
- Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. After registering your group, please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to help guide your group members.
Youth PolicyYouth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Teamto take care of all necessary preparations.
Parking Note: The LaVilla Dairy building is now the NE tool library! Please do not park in front of the LaVilla Dairy building to allow access for their users. There is plenty of street parking on Fischer Pl NE
Meeting Location: 10228 Fischer Pl NE, Seattle, WA 98125
By Car:
From I-5 Southbound
- Take exit 173 for Northgate Way toward 1st Ave NE
- Merge onto Corliss Ave N 325 ft
- Turn right onto N Northgate Way 1.3 mi
- Turn right onto 24th Ave NE 0.3 mi
- Turn right onto Lake City Way NE 0.2 mi
- Turn left onto Fischer Pl NE
- Destination will be on the right
From I-5 Northbound
- Take exit 171 for Washington 522 E/Lake City Way toward Bothell
- Continue onto Lake City Way NE 1.7 mi
- Turn right onto Fischer Pl NE
- Destination will be on the right
By Bus:
Be sure to check current routes on Metro Trip Planner: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/
More opportunities with EarthCorps
7 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About EarthCorps
Location:
6310 NE 74th St, Suite 201E, Seattle, WA 98115, US
Mission Statement
EarthCorps develops leaders to strengthen community and restore the health of our environment.
Description
View our Volunteer Calendar here: https://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer/calendar/
About EarthCorps:
EarthCorps is an independent nonprofit supported by donors and volunteers. Each year we work with over 10,000 volunteers at hundreds of events around the region to improve our forests, shorelines and salmon streams. We believe that involving the community through hands on work is the best way to keep our parks healthy.
The Work We Do:
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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10228 Fischer Pl NESeattle, WA 98125
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Botany
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 Hours