| November 16, 2000
News Release
Local youth and adults to gather at Redmond Ridge November 18 to salvage more than 1,000 native plants
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More than 120 local volunteers will work together to salvage nearly 1,000 native plants of various species at the Redmond Ridge master planned community. Sponsored by King County, the event provides the volunteers with an opportunity to save native plants and recycle them into their own yards and gardens. Quadrant Corporation donated the salvage site. The King County Native Plant Salvage Program provides a low-cost and genetically local source of native plants by plants that would otherwise be cleared, and relocating them around the county for salmon habitat restoration. |
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12:30 - 3 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000. |
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Youth and adults will work in teams to remove shrubs and trees from the salvage area. Experienced volunteers will teach participants about the native plant species, salvaging techniques and how the project benefits the environment. |
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Travel east on Highway 520 until it ends and becomes Avondale Road. Continue north on Avondale and turn right on Novelty Hill Road. Follow Novelty Hill and watch for event signs near the construction areas. |
On site contact: Marie Geiger, The Fearey Group, (206) 343-1543.
Related Info
Native Plant Salvage: Plant Recycling for Restoration Projects
Get Involved in the Native Plant Salvage Program
Native Plant Resources for the Pacific Northwest
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