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Fall Planting Event at Bernice White Place in West Seattle!
ORGANIZATION: EarthCorps
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3 people are interested
Bernice White Place: West Seattle Join EarthCorps' Puget Sound Stewards as we plant native wildflowers along the Duwamish River to help local pollinators! We will be planting at Bernice White Place, a future green space near the West Seattle Bridge which includes mudflat and upland habitat, and a reconstructed side channel for juvenile salmon. 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 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. 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 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)
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.)
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Teamto take care of all necessary preparations. DirectionsApproximate Address: 3568 W Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Directions via West Seattle Bridge:
- Merge onto West Seattle Bridge
- Take the SW Spokane St exit
- Use the right 2 lanes to turn right onto Chelan Ave SW
- Stay in the left lane, continue straight .2 mi and Chelan Ave SW becomes W Marginal Way SW.
- Turn left into the parking area underneath the bridge. If you pass under the West Seattle Bridge you've gone too far! (look for EarthCorps signs)
- Look for trains before crossing tracks
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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
3568 W Marginal Way SWSeattle, WA 98106
DATE POSTED
November 14, 2019
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Farming
- Botany
- Gardening
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 hours