Late Winter King County Parks Volunteer Events

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King County Parks Volunteer Newsletter - February 22, 2018

The planting window is closing for 2018

Planting season ends when March comes to a close (beginning again in October). Please join King County Parks in building healthy forests – both in small neighborhood parks as well as in our open space and natural areas. There are also trails to be maintained or constructed. All volunteer projects help improve and maintain some of the awesome parks, trails and natural areas within the 28,000 acres of Your Big Backyard! Check out the calendar below for upcoming volunteer events over the next five weeks.


Come 'dig in' to help us get the job done.

Our volunteers are substantially contributing in King County's effort to plant 1 Million Trees by 2020 to reduce carbon pollution and prepare for impact of climate change, one of the actions outlined the 2015 Strategic Climate Action Plan.

For any questions about the King County Parks Volunteer Program or to inquire about a custom volunteer event for your group, please contact Volunteer Program Manager, Laurie Clinton or via phone 206-477-6113.

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Calendar of Events

To join an event, please register with the volunteer coordinator listed after each event.

*Events are Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*unless otherwise noted


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February 24

Big Finn Hill Park (Kirkland)

Join King County Parks, Finn Hill Neighborhood Alliance and community members in this 220 acre multi-use park. Hikers, bikers and sports teams use this park that is home to owls, hawks and deer. We will be planting an area of the park formerly filled with Himalayan blackberry with the goal of creating a healthier, more diverse ecosystem in the park.

Contact Lina Rose


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March 3, March 10 and March 17

Tolt-MacDonald Park (Carnation)

Join in King County’s Efforts to Plant 1 million trees at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation. We will be turning an area that was recently cleared of blackberries into a flood plain forest along the Snoqualmie River. Join King County Park and Mountains to Sound Greenway (on March 10th) at this beautiful park to plant trees.

Contact Tina Miller


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March 3

Marymoor Park BirdLoop Trail (Redmond)

*Event is 9 a.m. - NOON

Please join Eastside Audubon for their monthly work party. This is an ongoing volunteer service that greatly benefits birds and wildlife in Marymoor Park. This month we will focus on the new shed, cutting blackberries in and around the meadows before the birds arrive, and possibly mulching native trees and plants.

Contact Laurie Clinton


March 10 

Marymoor Park (Redmond)

Join King County Parks and community volunteers in building a forest!  This will be the last planting of the year in the park. This spot was formerly a field of Reed Canary Grass and we are transforming it into a healthy forest. This is a great project for children and volunteers of all ages.

Contact Lina Rose

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March 10 

Sammamish River Trail (Woodinville)

Join King County Staff and our newest team of Parks and Trails Ambassadors (aka Sammamish Stewards) in restoration along the Sammamish River Regional Trail.  Tasks will include blackberry removal from around plantings.

Contact Lina Rose


 

March 24 

Maury Island Marine Park

(Maury Island, Vashon)

Join King County Parks and Whale Scouts as we work to make this incredible park and former gravel mine a healthy and beautiful place for people and animals to enjoy.  We will be planting for the last time this season at the park to expand the forested areas.

Contact Lina Rose

 

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March 24 

Log Cabin Natural Area (Issaquah)

Join King County Parks at this beautiful 118-acre site along Issaquah Creek, 3 miles south of the City of Issaquah. We will be planting and mulching native trees and shrubs to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife. Come join our tree planting efforts at this great location! This is a family friendly event.

Contact Tina Miller


March 31 and April 7 

KC Parks Greenhouse & Nursery

(Maple Valley)

Come join us at the King County Parks Geenhouse & Nursery to prepare a future forest! We will be potting up native trees and shrubs for the KC parks restoration program to be planted in the fall and winter at local restoration sites. Healthy & diverse forest provide habitat for wildlife, filter pollution, and also provide green spaces where people can connect with nature.

Contact Tina Miller

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Backcountry Trail work events with WTA

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Here is the opportunity to learn how backcountry trails are constructed. Give back to those trails that you love! Join King County Parks and the Washington Trails Association this winter to rebuild and repair backcountry trails.

Learn to retread a trail, build a turnpike, or solve drainage problems.

*Events are Tuesdays - Saturdays  8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Feb 27 – Mar 3              Tolt-MacDonald Park (Carnation)

March 6 – March 10      Grand Ridge Park (Issaquah)

March 13 – March 17    Tolt-MacDonald Park (Carnation)

March 20 – March 24    Grand Ridge Park (Issaquah)

March 27 – March 31    Moss Lake Park (Carnation)

April  3 – April 7            Grand Ridge Park (Issaquah)

To register, contact the Washington Trail Association on their website or by calling 206-965-8561.

* Please note that these events require hiking to the site and events are limited to 20 people and  are typically 6-12 volunteers in size.

Volunteer Thank You Photo