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Forterra Fridays: May 2025
ORGANIZATION: Forterra
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We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Schibig Lakeview Nature Preserve. The preserve is parkland open space and is South Puget Sound Prairie, one of the rarest ecosystems in the country. This prairie is adjacent to 60-acres of wetland that connects it to the 61,000 acres of forest, woodland, and savanna at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). Over 72 bird species have been observed on this property including nests from species like red-tailed hawks.
Join us on Friday, May 16, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, to restore essential prairie habitat. You will gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We’ll start with a walk of the site and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, and Forterra.
What we are doing: We’ll be removing the blackberry and other invasive species along Clover Creek to help establish a healthy riparian buffer. If there is time and interest, we also will remove invasive species around the recently planted Garry Oak trees. It’s a great opportunity to look for birds, give back to the community and learn about this special space.
What to bring: Please dress for the weather (in layers to stay cool/warm and dry). Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves will be provided.
Where to park: Rainier View Christian Church has graciously allowed us to use their parking lot (12305 Spanaway Loop Rd S, Tacoma, WA 98444).
Where to meet: We will be meeting on the opposite side of Spanaway Loop Rd S. Follow the Forterra Event Signs.
Date and time: Friday, May 16, 2025, 1:30 PM to 4:30 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
Animals,
Community,
Environment
WHEN
Fri May 16, 2025
01:30 PM - 04:30 PM
WHERE
12305 Spanaway Loop Road SouthParkland, WA 98444
(47.14469 ,-122.45902 )
DATE POSTED
March 14, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
N/A
Private Group Details
- Event can be held virtually, at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
- Donation Requested
- If you are interested in a private volunteer event email restoration@Forterra.org