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28 people are interested
Fall Planting at Leschi Park in Central Seattle!
ORGANIZATION: EarthCorps
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28 people are interested
Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership as we continue to work in Leschi Park! This rolling hillside with great views of Lake Washington was once a campsite of Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe.
THE BASICS:
EarthCorps 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 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 long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
- Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc.)
- Rain gear and warm layers (check the weather!)
- Sack lunch and snacks
- Full water bottle
- Travel mug for tea/coffee
The event will happen rain or shine!
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, 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
- Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often Oct.-Feb.)
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
150 Lakeside Ave SSeattle, WA 98144
DATE POSTED
October 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Environmental Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 hrs