Green Redmond Day - Plant a Tree; Make a Difference
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY October 15, 2018
CONTACT Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager lmaher@redmond.gov 425-556-2427
Redmond,
WA – The
Green Redmond Partnership between the City of Redmond, Forterra, and dedicated
volunteers has been working since 2009 to bring over 1000 acres of forested
parkland into active management through the removal of non-native, invasive
plants and planting native trees and shrubs.
On
Saturday, October 27, you can join other volunteers for a fun morning of
restoration during Green Redmond Day. Planting events will be held at numerous
park sites from 9:00 am to Noon. Sign up at www.greenredmond.org. Advanced registration is
strongly encouraged as some sites will fill up.
Green
Cities throughout the region will be holding planting events in October and
November. Redmond is one partner in a larger, regional effort that includes the
cities of Everett, Kent, Kirkland, Seattle, Snoqualmie, Puyallup, Tacoma, and Tukwila
to restore and maintain over 9,000 acres of publicly-owned urban natural areas
and forests.
"The Green Redmond Partnership, through dedicated
volunteers, is making a difference in the restoration efforts of forested
parkland. Its tree planting programs create a positive impact on our current
community and will continue providing benefits for future generations," said Mayor John Marchionne.
Everyone
is encouraged to participate. No experience is necessary and tools will be
provided along with instructions on how to plant trees to ensure a long and
healthy life. Green Redmond Day is an excellent learning experience for kids
and aspiring gardeners alike. Please Join In.
For
questions and more information contact Lisa Maher, Communications and Marketing
Manager, lmaher@redmond.gov 425-556-2427. This press
release is available on
www.redmond.gov.
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