Why Your Volunteer Service is Important
Forests need diversity in order to be healthy and thrive. When forests are thriving, they can provide many benefits to our community like filtering pollution, preventing erosion, providing habitat for wildlife, and creating green spaces where people can connect with the outdoors. Aggressive weeds like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry were brought to this area for their desirable qualities such as staying green all year or for their tasty fruits. Unfortunately, they have also upset the balance that our forests need to survive. Removing these aggressive weeds and planting native plants can help restore balance to a damaged ecosystem.
What to Expect
The event will begin with a discussion that includes information about King County Parks, the park that you are serving in, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. King County will supply work gloves, a jug of water, light snacks, all instructions, and tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
The plan for the day is to protect young plantings with woodchip mulch, weeding, and litter pick-up.
Our events run rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather, the King County staff member leading your project will be in contact via email the morning of the project. Plan to check your email before you leave so you receive any updates. If you are a group lead, please be sure you have set up a way to contact your group members the morning of the event if needed.
Location Information
Approximate Address: 11050 10th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
By Bus: Check out current routes and schedules at: tripplanner.kingcounty.gov
Directions from Seattle
Drive I-5 southbound to Exit 162 for Corson Ave toward Michigan St. Merge onto Corson Ave S. Turn right onto S. Michigan St. Take the Washington 99 S/1st Av S Bridge ramp to Washington 509. Merge onto State HWY 509 S/WA 99 S/1st Ave Bridge. Take the exit towards Myers Way/White Center. Merge onto 1st Avenue South. Slight right onto Olson Pl SW. Slight left onto 4th Ave SW. Turn right onto SW 108th St. Turn left onto 10th Ave SW. Park entrance is on your left. Pull in parking lot and look for the A-frame signs.
Youth
Young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Any minors under the age of 18 attending the event without a parent or legal guardian must also bring a signed Youth Waiver to event in order to participate.
What to Bring
- Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
- Layers of clothing that can get dirty
- Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
- Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather!)
- Full water bottle (we will have a water jug for re-fills)
- Sack lunch and snacks
- If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we will provide a pair)
