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Forterra Earth Month Ecological Restoration

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ORGANIZATION: Forterra

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Blackberry Removal

Please sign up for the event at https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/324/
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We're excited to invite you to volunteer with us for a special Earth Month event at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in the middle of an industrial area. Join us on Friday, April 18th, from 1: 0 0PM to 4: 0 0 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by removing Himalayan blackberry that threaten s our local native trees shrubs and groundcover. Established native plants benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality.

You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We'll start with a walk of the site and Earth Day themed trivia and have restoration professionals on hand t o answer questions about plants, restoration, the Green Tukwila Partnership and Forterra.

What we are doing : The Preserve now includes an outdoor classroom area, the Cultural Garden, an enhanced trail system and continued restoration opportunities for volunteers. We’ll be removing the blackberry to ensure the trees, shrubs, and groundcover planted can thrive . It’s a great opportunity to learn about Forterra's innovative approach to land conservation, including its role in safeguarding the Duwamish Hill Preserve

What to bring: Please dress for the weather (in layers to stay warm/dry). Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves will all be provided.

Where to Park: Park in the nearby parking lot at Duwamish Hill P reserve. Signs direct you from the parking lot to where we will meet.

Date and Time: Friday, Ap r. 18, 2025, 1: 0 0 to 4: 0 0 PM

Register and learn more here .

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About Forterra

Location:

901 5th Avenue, Suite 2200, Seattle, WA 98164, US

Mission Statement

Forterra's mission is to act with immediacy to protect, enhance and steward our region's most precious resources--its communities and its landscapes. Since 1989, we have been working toward a future in which our children and grandchildren can experience nature in and around our urban environments.

Description

Forterra conserves land by working with individuals, companies and local governments. We strive to maximize the ecological value of land, while meeting the needs of landowners. We may accept land as a donation, purchase it, or transfer it to public ownership. We often serve as a broker to identify and negotiate the most effective ownership to protect important lands. We establish conservation easements to preserve special features. For each and every property, we explore available strategies or create new ones to provide permanent protection. Forterra has established a Conservation Agenda for our region, with specific priorities and methods for each type of landscape. Current initiatives include the protection of working forests on the foothills of the Cascades, and the creation of salmon sanctuaries along our region's highest quality rivers and streams.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Environment
Community, Environment

WHEN

Mon Apr 21, 2025
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

Duwamish Hill PreserveE Marginal Way S and S 115th St.Tukwilla, WA 98168

(47.48867,-122.29552)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 20
  • Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested
  • This event in particular is open to the public. If you're interested in a private event for your organization please email restoration@Forterra.org

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