Join us for Green Kirkland Day as we kick-off the fall planting season at McAuliffe Park!
Pre-registration is requested for all Green Kirkland events.
Volunteers will help restore critical habitat by removing invasive plants such as blackberry or ivy, planting native plants, and pitching-in with stewardship tasks like mulching and weeding. With your help, this park with have healthy and thriving natural areas for years to come!
All experience levels and ages are welcome following the safety and event guidelines (see below). Tools and training are provided. Events are 100% outdoors and occur rain or shine!
This event is led by Green Kirkland Steward, Anita.
For general information about what to expect at Green Kirkland events visit the ‘What to Expect Page’ on our website.
How to Register:
Click the "Respond" button on this event page and sign-up! We will then reach out to you with additional information for how to confirm your spot to volunteer.
What to Expect:
COVID-19 Safety Protocols:
Green Kirkland stewardship events follow a City of Kirkland approved COVID-19 safety plan. Summary of current requirements as of September 3, 2021:
- Face coverings: Please bring and wear a face covering at times when physical distancing cannot be maintained at Green Kirkland outdoor stewardship events. Face coverings are required in indoor facilities such as bathrooms.
- Pre-registration is requested from participants. Event leaders may elect to allow non-registered participants (e.g. drop-in) to sign the roster and participate at the event on a site by site basis.
- Health self-screening has been simplified: Please stay home if you do not feel well or have any Covid or flu-like symptoms. Link to Center for Disease Control Covid Symptoms Page.
- Physical distancing of six feet or greater is recommended and typically achievable at events. Please wear a face covering when distancing is not possible.
- Tool sharing is permitted when needed. Gardening gloves should always be worn when handling all tools.
- Cleaning supplies or staff assistance for cleaning is available upon request.
- Hand sanitizer or a hand washing facility is available onsite.
As an event volunteer, please be aware that you may be around other volunteers, leaders or park users who are not wearing face coverings.
What to Bring and Wear:
Required:
- Closed toed shoes (ex. tennis shoes, sneakers or boots but no sandals)
Recommended:
- Clothes that can get dirty/muddy.
- Long pants and long sleeves to protect against plants/abrasion.
- Bring rain gear and war layers -OR- sun protection as needed.
- Bring your own water and snacks.
- Bring your own work/garden gloves.
Tools are provided.
Parking & Meeting Location:
When approaching the park, turn onto 108th Ave NE. From there go past the playground on your left and turn at the first right. Proceed past the large building and meet in the gravel parking lot. Parking is available in this lot.
Youth Volunteering:
Minors under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will remain onsite and supervise the minor for the duration of the event.
Youth under age 18 to age 14 must either be accompanied by an adult or bring a signed youth waiver form.
Court-ordered/mandated service options are limited. If this applies to you, visit the ‘what to expect’ page on our website.
