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Volunteer to restore the forest at Juanita Bay East: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
ORGANIZATION: Green Kirkland Partnership
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Join the Green Kirkland Partnership at our weekly event to help with the restoration of Juanita Bay Park East. This group meets 10am to 12pm at Juanita Bay Park EAST - on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month (Sept 2017 - March 2017)
Volunteers will spend the morning participating in restoration activities which may include removing non-native invasive plants like English ivy and Himalayan blackberry and spreading mulch over cleared areas. No experience is necessary and we encourage volunteers of all ages to join us! This event is lead by a Green Kirkland Park Steward and note this event does NOT meet at the main parking lot (see directions below).Register to volunteer by sending an email with the date and time you would like to participate to: greenkirkland@kirklandwa.gov
What to Bring Please dress for the weather (layers are encouraged and rain gear is a must many times of the year), wear close-toed shoes and long-sleeved clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Bring a filled water bottle and snacks to munch on. Tools, gloves and training will be provided.
Directions This event meets in the eastern part of Juanita Bay Park NOT AT THE MAIN PARKING LOT. Use this address to find the site: 10408 NE 106th St., Kirkland WA, 98033. From the intersection of 98th Avenue NE (Market Street) and NE 106th Street (Forbes Creek Drive), drive east for about 1/2 mile. There will be a small dirt pull out and a blue farm house on the left. Look out for the Green Kirkland event signs.
Parking is available along the street past the dirt pull out.
Youth Volunteering Volunteers age 14-17 attending the event without a parent or guardian must bring a waiver signed by a parent or guardian to the event with them. Download the Green Kirkland Youth Volunteer Waiver. Volunteers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Questions Email us at greenkirkland@kirklandwa.gov
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About Green Kirkland Partnership
Location:
12006 120th Pl NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to restore and maintain healthy forested and natural parklands by building a supportive community that works together to protect Kirkland’s valuable natural resources for current and future generations. Achieving this involves training and supporting volunteers in restoration activities.
Description
The Green Kirkland Partnership is an alliance between the City of Kirkland, nonprofit partners, businesses and the community to restore almost 500 acres of natural parkland in the City. The majority of the restoration efforts are accomplished by our dedicated volunteers. These volunteers may join us just one time or volunteer again and again. It takes everyone to restore our natural areas!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
10442 Forbes Creek Dr.Kirkland, WA 98033
DATE POSTED
September 1, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 2 hours, bimonthly on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays