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Bergen Place Park Spring Clean Work Party   9/27/2008
Come join the Friends of Bergen Place Park spring clean up the park- weeding and mulching-
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Bergen Place Park NW Market at 22nd Ave. NW
Contact: Victoria Sangrey 206-335-8391
Sponsored by: Friends of Bergen Place
Email: v.sangrey@comcast.net     

Burke Gilman at Sandpoint Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   9/27/2008
Come join us for invasive plant removal for later planting of native trees and shrubs this fall. Wear old clothes- long pants, sturdy shoes or boots rain gear if raining, and a water bottle! Refreshments and gloves will be provided.

Start Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.
Location: Corner of Pullman Ave NE and NE 60th St.
Contact: Jim Corson 206-525-2412
Email: jim.corson@comcast.net     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   9/27/2008
Come help the Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit remove invasive plants from this wonderful leafy park along Lake Washington Blvd.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   9/27/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Marvin Gardens Ballard Community Work Party   9/27/2008
Come join us for our first work party as Friends of Marvin Gardens! We will prune down the shrubs closest to the ThaiKu lounge entrance, pick up litter, work together, build community, and talk about future work parties for the park.
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Marvin Gardens at the Bell Tower! 22nd Ave. NW and Ballard Ave. NW-
Contact: Judith LaScola 206-615-0691
Sponsored by: Friends of Marvin Gardens

Take Part in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Schmitz Preserve in West Seattle   9/27/2008
Give yourself a treat and join a work party in this "old growth" forest in West Seattle. The Friends of Schmitz Preserve work every month to restore the forest to a healthy state.
Start Time: 9:00-noon
Location: 5551 SW Admiral Way
Cost: none
Contact: Ken Shaw 206-937-2718
Sponsored by: Friends of Schmitz Preserve

Thistle Street Green Space Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   9/27/2008
Come Join us in removing forest invaders and maintaining native trees and shrubs.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Picnic table near P-patch SW Thistle & 25th Ave. SW
Contact: Kirsten Rohrbach 206-937-7210
Sponsored by: Longfellow Creek Watershed Council
Email: reedybrook@msn.com     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Seward Park in South East Seattle   10/4/2008
Give yourself a treat and explore this wonderful "old growth" park after you help remove invasive plants, apply mulch, or plant native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Get Involved in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Lewis Park on North Beacon Hill   10/4/2008
This restoration effort was begun by a young man in the neighborhood, and has made significant progress. Give the Friends of Lewis Park a hand and continue their marvelous work.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 1120-15th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Vinh Nguyen 206-793-5028
Sponsored by: Friends of Lewis Park
Email: vngyen.green@yahoo.com     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   10/4/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Leschi Natural Area   10/4/2008
Come join the Friends of Leschi Natural Area as they plant native shrubs and trees, mulch, and pull English ivy and other non-native plants. Tools, gloves, snacks and beverages provided.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: 36th Ave. and E. Terrace St.
Cost: none
Contact: Fran and Bunny Wood 206-323-2296
Sponsored by: Friends of Leschi Natural Area
Email: bunnyword@msn.com     

Join the Friends of Lincoln Park in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party   10/4/2008
Get acquainted with this magnificent park that overlooks Puget Sound. The Friends group is valiantly restoring this old forest by removing the invasive plants at the base of the trees.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: 8011 Fauntleroy Ave. SW at the Rose St. parking lot by the kiosk
Cost: none
Contact: Sharon Baker 206-935-1769
Sponsored by: Friends of Lincoln Park
Email: sbaker@u.washington.edu     

Join the Friends of Madrona Woods in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party   10/4/2008
The Friends of Madrona Woods have reconnected this small creek to the shores of Lake Washington. Give them a hand as they continue the restoration of the entire woods.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: Meet at the Spring/Grand entrance to the woods
Cost: none
Contact: Deirdre McCrary 206-325-9035
Sponsored by: Friends of Madrona Woods
Email: deirdre_jaymccrary@msn.com     

Magnuson Park Off Leash Area-Saturday Poop Scoop Work Party   10/4/2008
We weed, pick up litter, and poop scoop. This is a great opportunity to give back to this important OLA site!
Start Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Magnuson Park OLA
Contact: Monica Magee 206-579-7336
Email: dogloverdogwalk@gmail.com     

Bergen Place Park Work Party in Ballard   10/11/2008
Come join the Friends of Bergen Place Park clean up the park by weeding and mulching
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Bergen Place Park
Contact: Victoria Sangrey 206-335-8391
Sponsored by: Friends of Bergen Place Park
Email: v.sangrey@comcast.net     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   10/11/2008
Come help the Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit remove invasive plants from this wonderful leafy park along Lake Washington Blvd.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Give a Hand to a New Green Seattle Partnership Steward at Delridge Natural Area in West Seattle   10/11/2008
Mike Arizona has just recently begun holding work parties at this natural area in West Seattle. He has taken on a very large task. Help him out.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Corner of Delridge Way SW and SW Graham St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mike Arizona 206-290-8805
Email: m_a1533@yahoo.com     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Maple School Natural Area   10/11/2008
This Beacon Hill greenspace has been devastated by blackberries and ivy, but is now making a comeback thanks to community efforts. Bring gloves, a water bottle and a sack lunch. Extra water and snacks will be available.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: Intersection of S. Lucille St. and 18th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Leah Baugh 206-923-1980
Sponsored by: Northwest Environmental Education Center
Email: lbaugh@nweec.org     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   10/11/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Help Out at a Work Party at Roxhill Wetlands in West Seattle   10/11/2008
Roxhill is a restored wetland located at the headwaters of Longfellow Creek. Only knowledgeable stewards need volunteer, as the work is very specialized.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: SW Barton St and 29th Ave. SW
Cost: none
Contact: Scott Blackstock 206-938-2144
Sponsored by: Friends of Roxhill Wetlands
Email: scottie1039@aol.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Hitt's Hill in the Rainier Valley   10/11/2008
Come help out the Friends of Hitt's Hill as they continue their restoration of this natural area. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, mulching, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 5224-37th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Bonnie Taylor 206-725-4331
Sponsored by: Friends of Hitt's Hill
Email: bjtaylor@drizzle.com     

Ravenna Ravine Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   10/11/2008
Come join us to restore Ravenna Ravine; we will remove invasive plants and plant native trees and shrubs. Help us make the Ravine a healthier habitat, have fun and get exercise too! Bring water and heavy gloves, if you have them- Tools will be provi
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the kiosk. SE Ravenna Park, North of NE 55th St. North of the ball field.
Contact: Ann 206-547-1255
Sponsored by: Friends of Ravenna Park
Email: frr@98115.net     

South Portage Bay Shoreline Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP - TEEN FRIENDLY   10/11/2008
Mulching and removing invasive plants as well as miscellaneous debris from our park which is located at the beautiful wetland edge of Portage Bay. We supply tools and gloves for the work, but you may bring your own, too. Snacks and drinks provided.
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: The park is located behind the Four Season's apartments off of Boyer Ave. East. on 15th East which dead ends at the park
Contact: Anne Preston 206-328-4135
Sponsored by: Friends of SOUTH PORTAGE BAY RECLAMATION PROJECT and Fuhrman & Boyer Neighborhood Improvement Assoc.
Email: APreston@KERRYGROUP.com     

MagnusonPark Promontory Point Habitat Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   10/12/2008
Come help us care for our newly planted habitat! Weeding, mulching, and tending newly planted native plants. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Education Pavilion; enter at NE 65th St, drive east to boat launch parking lot
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: MESA Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Victory Creek Sunday Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   10/12/2008
We are restoring Victory Creek by removing invasive plants, mulching, planting native species, cleaning up the litter in the park and caring for this small wonderful native habitat.
Start Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Victory Creek Park- off the QFC parking lot at 105th NE and Roosevelt
Contact: Eric & Alika Madis 206-362-8331
Sponsored by: Seattle Public Utility Creek Steward Program
Email: emadis@juno.com     

Carkeek STARS Volunteer Work Party   10/18/2008
Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. We provide gloves and water. Please wear sturdy shoes. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place.
Start Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 950 NW Carkeek Park Road
Cost: Free!
Contact: Dale Johnson 206-362-2980
Sponsored by: Carkeek Park Advisory Council
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/carkeek.htm
Email: dalerayjohnson@comcast.net     

Come Assist a New COLA Steward at a Work Party at Blue Dog Pond in SE Seattle   10/18/2008
Since summer a new effort has been made to renovate this off leash area so more dogs and owners can enjoy it. Please give some assistance to this project.
Start Time: 11:00-1:00
Location: 1520-26th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Christina Ryan 206-364-1660
Email: blood@criticalcarevets.com     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Seward Park in South East Seattle   10/18/2008
Give yourself a treat and explore this wonderful "old growth" park after you help remove invasive plants, apply mulch, or plant native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Get Involved in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Lewis Park on North Beacon Hill   10/18/2008
This restoration effort was begun by a young man in the neighborhood, and has made significant progress. Give the Friends of Lewis Park a hand and continue their marvelous work.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 1120-15th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Vinh Nguyen 206-793-5028
Sponsored by: Friends of Lewis Park
Email: vngyen.green@yahoo.com     

Give Some Time to a Work Party at Kubota Gardens   10/18/2008
If you have never been to Kubota Gardens, you will be in for a treat if you volunteer for their monthly work party. This garden may remind you of the Arboretum, but it is really very different.
Start Time: 8:00-noon
Location: 9817-55th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jean Hobart 425-271-0371
Sponsored by: Kubota Garden Foundation

Greenwood Park Work Party Needs Your Community Spirit - Work Party   10/18/2008
Contribute to this newly refinished park: weed, groom, & mulch landscape beds.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: North pergola, Evanston Ave. N. & N 87th Street
Contact: Beth Pflug 206-684-4096
Sponsored by: Friends of Greenwood Park
Email: beth.pflug@seattle.gov     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   10/18/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Join a Work Party at Bradner Gardens   10/18/2008
If you are into gardening, you will love helping out at this wonderful flower, vegetable, and demonstration garden.
Start Time: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: 1722 Bradner Place S
Cost: none
Contact: Joyce Moty 206-905-1601
Sponsored by: Friends of Bradner Gardens
Email: jmoty@earthlink.net     

Join the Friends of Deadhorse Canyon in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party in South East Seattle   10/18/2008
Come help out as the Friends group continues their amazing restoration of this beautiful ravine. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 8:30-1:00
Location: Group meets under the blue tent at the corner of Holyoke Ave. and 68th Ave. S, off Rainier Ave. S
Cost: none
Contact: Darrell Dobson 206-772-1452
Sponsored by: Friends of Deadhorse Canyon
Email: aerodancer1@aol.com     

Join the Friends of Madrona Woods in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party   10/18/2008
The Friends of Madrona Woods have reconnected this small creek to the shores of Lake Washington. Give them a hand as they continue the restoration of the entire woods.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: Meet at the Spring/Grand entrance to the woods
Cost: none
Contact: Deirdre McCrary 206-325-9035
Sponsored by: Friends of Madrona Woods
Email: deirdre_jaymccrary@msn.com     

Kinnear Park - Lower Forested Area Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   10/18/2008
Come join me in an exciting new project! We are going to be restoring a portion of the forested area in Lower Kinnear Park.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Kinnear Park
Contact: Josh Mahar see email
Email: joshmahar@gmail.com     

Magnuson Park Promontory Point Habitat "In The Woods" Work Party   10/18/2008
Join us for tending newly planted native plants, wheelbarrow and spread chips! TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: North Forest Remnant, NE 65th Street Sportsfield Drive
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Northacres Dogs Off Leash Area Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   10/18/2008
Haul &Spread & rake woodchips, rake gravel back on the outer trails, split rail fence and general clean up. Light refreshments provided.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Northacres Park, Dogs Off Leash Area
Contact: Pam Masse 206-683-0777
Sponsored by: Friends of Northacres Off- Leash Area
Email: northacressteward@coladog.com     

Roanoke Park Work Party - Come Join us   10/18/2008
Friends of Roanoke Park invite you to come spruce up the park, beautify our beds with weeding and mulching- and learn more about this amazing park!

Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Roanoke Park – meet at Tenth Ave. E and Roanoke Street.
Contact: Gerry Conley 206-322-0427
Email: gerry@roanokecap.com     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   10/25/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Kiwanis Ravine Overlook Restoration Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   10/28/2008
Help plant, weed and whack away at the invasive species that threaten Kiwanis Ravine, an urban forest that is home to Seattle's largest colony of Great Blue Herons. HHH supplies instruction, tools, gloves, snacks and drinks.

Start Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Kiwanis Ravine Overlook site at 36th Ave, W. and Ohman Place
Contact: Gail Lassman 206-282-1243
Email: gail.lassman@comcast.net     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Seward Park in South East Seattle   11/1/2008
Give yourself a treat and explore this wonderful "old growth" park after you help remove invasive plants, apply mulch, or plant native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Get Involved in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Lewis Park on North Beacon Hill   11/1/2008
This restoration effort was begun by a young man in the neighborhood, and has made significant progress. Give the Friends of Lewis Park a hand and continue their marvelous work.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 1120-15th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Vinh Nguyen 206-793-5028
Sponsored by: Friends of Lewis Park
Email: vngyen.green@yahoo.com     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   11/1/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Leschi Natural Area   11/1/2008
Come join the Friends of Leschi Natural Area as they plant native shrubs and trees, mulch, and pull English ivy and other non-native plants. Tools, gloves, snacks and beverages provided.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: 36th Ave. and E. Terrace St.
Cost: none
Contact: Fran and Bunny Wood 206-323-2296
Sponsored by: Friends of Leschi Natural Area
Email: bunnyword@msn.com     

Bergen Place Park Work Party in Ballard   11/8/2008
Come join the Friends of Bergen Place Park clean up the park by weeding and mulching
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Bergen Place Park
Contact: Victoria Sangrey 206-335-8391
Sponsored by: Friends of Bergen Place Park
Email: v.sangrey@comcast.net     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   11/8/2008
Come help the Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit remove invasive plants from this wonderful leafy park along Lake Washington Blvd.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Give a Hand to a New Green Seattle Partnership Steward at Delridge Natural Area in West Seattle   11/8/2008
Mike Arizona has just recently begun holding work parties at this natural area in West Seattle. He has taken on a very large task. Help him out.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Corner of Delridge Way SW and SW Graham St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mike Arizona 206-290-8805
Email: m_a1533@yahoo.com     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Maple School Natural Area   11/8/2008
This Beacon Hill greenspace has been devastated by blackberries and ivy, but is now making a comeback thanks to community efforts. Bring gloves, a water bottle and a sack lunch. Extra water and snacks will be available.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: Intersection of S. Lucille St. and 18th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Leah Baugh 206-923-1980
Sponsored by: Northwest Environmental Education Center
Email: lbaugh@nweec.org     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   11/8/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Help Out at a Work Party at Roxhill Wetlands in West Seattle   11/8/2008
Roxhill is a restored wetland located at the headwaters of Longfellow Creek. Only knowledgeable stewards need volunteer, as the work is very specialized.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: SW Barton St and 29th Ave. SW
Cost: none
Contact: Scott Blackstock 206-938-2144
Sponsored by: Friends of Roxhill Wetlands
Email: scottie1039@aol.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Hitt's Hill in the Rainier Valley   11/8/2008
Come help out the Friends of Hitt's Hill as they continue their restoration of this natural area. Volunteers will be removing invasive plants, mulching, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 5224-37th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Bonnie Taylor 206-725-4331
Sponsored by: Friends of Hitt's Hill
Email: bjtaylor@drizzle.com     

Ravenna Ravine Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   11/8/2008
Come join us to restore Ravenna Ravine; we will remove invasive plants and plant native trees and shrubs. Help us make the Ravine a healthier habitat, have fun and get exercise too! Bring water and heavy gloves, if you have them- Tools will be provi
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at the kiosk. SE Ravenna Park, North of NE 55th St. North of the ball field.
Contact: Ann 206-547-1255
Sponsored by: Friends of Ravenna Park
Email: frr@98115.net     

South Portage Bay Shoreline Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP - TEEN FRIENDLY   11/8/2008
Mulching and removing invasive plants as well as miscellaneous debris from our park which is located at the beautiful wetland edge of Portage Bay. We supply tools and gloves for the work, but you may bring your own, too. Snacks and drinks provided.
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: The park is located behind the Four Season's apartments off of Boyer Ave. East. on 15th East which dead ends at the park
Contact: Anne Preston 206-328-4135
Sponsored by: Friends of SOUTH PORTAGE BAY RECLAMATION PROJECT and Fuhrman & Boyer Neighborhood Improvement Assoc.
Email: APreston@KERRYGROUP.com     

MagnusonPark Promontory Point Habitat Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   11/9/2008
Come help us care for our newly planted habitat! Weeding, mulching, and tending newly planted native plants. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Education Pavilion; enter at NE 65th St, drive east to boat launch parking lot
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: MESA Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Victory Creek Sunday Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   11/9/2008
We are restoring Victory Creek by removing invasive plants, mulching, planting native species, cleaning up the litter in the park and caring for this small wonderful native habitat.
Start Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Victory Creek Park- off the QFC parking lot at 105th NE and Roosevelt
Contact: Eric & Alika Madis 206-362-8331
Sponsored by: Seattle Public Utility Creek Steward Program
Email: emadis@juno.com     

Carkeek Stars Volunteer Work Party   11/15/2008
Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. We provide gloves and water. Please wear sturdy shoes. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place.
Start Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 950 NW Carkeek Park Road
Cost: Free!
Contact: Dale Johnson 206-362-2980
Sponsored by: Carkeek Park Advisory Council
Website: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/environment/carkeek.htm
Email: dalerayjohnson@comcast.net     

Come Assist a New COLA Steward at a Work Party at Blue Dog Pond in SE Seattle   11/15/2008
Since summer a new effort has been made to renovate this off leash area so more dogs and owners can enjoy it. Please give some assistance to this project.
Start Time: 11:00-1:00
Location: 1520-26th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Christina Ryan 206-364-1660
Email: blood@criticalcarevets.com     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Seward Park in South East Seattle   11/15/2008
Give yourself a treat and explore this wonderful "old growth" park after you help remove invasive plants, apply mulch, or plant native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Get Involved in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Lewis Park on North Beacon Hill   11/15/2008
This restoration effort was begun by a young man in the neighborhood, and has made significant progress. Give the Friends of Lewis Park a hand and continue their marvelous work.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 1120-15th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Vinh Nguyen 206-793-5028
Sponsored by: Friends of Lewis Park
Email: vngyen.green@yahoo.com     

Greenwood Park Work Party Needs Your Community Spirit - Work Party   11/15/2008
Contribute to this newly refinished park: weed, groom, & mulch landscape beds.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: North pergola, Evanston Ave. N. & N 87th Street
Contact: Beth Pflug 206-684-4096
Sponsored by: Friends of Greenwood Park
Email: beth.pflug@seattle.gov     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   11/15/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Join the Friends of Deadhorse Canyon in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party in South East Seattle   11/15/2008
Come help out as the Friends group continues their amazing restoration of this beautiful ravine. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 8:30-1:00
Location: Group meets under the blue tent at the corner of Holyoke Ave. and 68th Ave. S, off Rainier Ave. S
Cost: none
Contact: Darrell Dobson 206-772-1452
Sponsored by: Friends of Deadhorse Canyon
Email: aerodancer1@aol.com     

Kinnear Park - Lower Forested Area Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   11/15/2008
Come join me in an exciting new project! We are going to be restoring a portion of the forested area in Lower Kinnear Park.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Kinnear Park
Contact: Josh Mahar see email
Email: joshmahar@gmail.com     

Magnuson Park Promontory Point Habitat "In The Woods" Work Party   11/15/2008
Join us for tending newly planted native plants, wheelbarrow and spread chips! TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: North Forest Remnant, NE 65th Street Sportsfield Drive
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Northacres Dogs Off Leash Area Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   11/15/2008
Haul &Spread & rake woodchips, rake gravel back on the outer trails, split rail fence and general clean up. Light refreshments provided.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Northacres Park, Dogs Off Leash Area
Contact: Pam Masse 206-683-0777
Sponsored by: Friends of Northacres Off- Leash Area
Email: northacressteward@coladog.com     

Roanoke Park Work Party - Come Join us   11/15/2008
Friends of Roanoke Park invite you to come spruce up the park, beautify our beds with weeding and mulching- and learn more about this amazing park!

Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Roanoke Park – meet at Tenth Ave. E and Roanoke Street.
Contact: Gerry Conley 206-322-0427
Email: gerry@roanokecap.com     

Come Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   11/22/2008
Come help the Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit remove invasive plants from this wonderful leafy park along Lake Washington Blvd.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   11/22/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at West Duwamish Green Belt   11/29/2008
Join the Nature Consortium crew as they continue their magnificent restoration of Seattle's largest green belt. They will be removing invasive plants, applying mulch, and planting native plants.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the corner of14th Ave. SW and SW Holly St.
Cost: none
Contact: Mark Tomkiewicz 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Email: buphalo@naturec.org     


 
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