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38 people are interested
Create a Healthy Forest at Island Crest Park on Mercer Island!
ORGANIZATION: EarthCorps
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38 people are interested
REGISTER DIRECTLY AT OUR CALENDAR: https://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer/calendar/
Join EarthCorps and the City of Mercer Island as we work in this local park! This forested ravine hosts lush plants, areas for wildlife to live, wetlands, and walking trails. This project is part of a larger effort to aid Mercer Island Parks, and we appreciate your help. 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
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. Directions
By Bus:
- Traveling by bus on Saturdays can be tricky, so be sure to check out Metro Trip Planner for current routes: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/
- From I-5, head eastbound on I-90.
- From I-90, take the Island Crest Way exit (Exit 7B) on Mercer Island.
- Follow Island Crest Way for 2.5 miles, go past Island Park Elementary School and turn right into Island Crest Park.
- Light gray and green park sign is easy to miss so keep your eyes peeled right as you are passing the elementary school.
- Park in the main parking lot, and look for our registration table.
More opportunities with EarthCorps
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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
5500 Island Crest WayMercer Island, WA 98040
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2020
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Habitat Restoration
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 4 hours