- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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42 people are interested
Lend a helping hand at the New Start Community Garden in Burien, WA
ORGANIZATION: Weed Warriors
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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42 people are interested
The garden is large, 1.6 acres, there are many tasks to accomplish!
Yes! We are still growing food for our local food bank!
Every first Saturday of the month, from 10 AM to approximately noon or 1 PM, volunteers are welcome to join as we garden together and transform the common areas of the garden's many amenities.
We also offer community service activities at different times, too, so if interested in a time other than the first Saturday of the month, please reach out to me.
The garden's common areas include: Fig Forest, Kiwi Trellis, Pollinator Garden, Edible Flower Garden, Hummingbird Garden, Native Pant Garden, 3 demo Rain Gardens, Fruit Tree Orchard, Sensory Garden for kids, raised garden plots for seniors, and other p-patch plots that can be rented for $30.00 per year.
The Garden is beautiful, enjoyable space that's 1.6 acres next to the New Start High School in Burien.
614 SW 129th Ave. Burien, WA
Free parking in the school parking lot.
Bring you own gloves and water bottle, but tools are provided. Dress for the weather.
More opportunities with Weed Warriors
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Weed Warriors
Location:
PO Box 3455, Renton, WA 98056, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to connect people to nature and inspire everyone protect the native habitat for both people and wildlife. Weed Warrior, Nature Stewardship projects restore a healthy balance to the environment by removing invasive weeds and planting native species plants. We work in public parks, open spaces, and community gardens. We offer workshops on various environmental topics from Climate Change to Sustainable Gardening, and offer craft activities with our programs for kids.
Description
Weed Warriors work with cities and communities to connect people to nature, and host habitat restoration events that reduce the negative impact of invasive, noxious weeds in public places, like parks, trails, and open spaces. We produce projects, workshops, events, and advocate for communities. The Nature Stewards program offers education about invasive weeds, native plants, sustainable gardening, wildlife habitats, and climate change mitigation.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
614 SW 120TH STSEATTLE, WA 98146
DATE POSTED
November 12, 2023
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- variable