October 9, 2003 News Release King County seeks volunteers for restoration projects along Snoqualmie River Don’t miss a number of fun opportunities to join other volunteers planting native trees and shrubs along the Snoqualmie River, October 18, and November 1 and 15. The planting sites are next to prime spawning grounds for chum, pink, and chinook salmon (Chinook Bend), or within important habitat for cougar, bear, and elk (Three Forks Natural Area). Saturday, October 18, and Saturday, November 15, 2003 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Chinook Bend, Snoqualmie River near Carnation Directions: Just off NE Carnation Farm Road, north of Carnation, between Snoqualmie Valley Rd. NE and State Route 203. Watch for the volunteer event signs indicating the parking area. Saturday, November 1, 2003 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Three Forks Natural Area, near North Bend Directions: Between the Middle and North Forks of the Snoqualmie off 428th Ave SE, east of North Bend, between NE 6th St. and SE Reinig Rd. Watch for the volunteer event signs indicating the parking area. For all events: What to wear: Wear old "work clothes" and rubber boots or heavy shoes. Dress for the weather; plantings will occur rain or shine! What to bring: Bring a shovel and gloves if you have them. Light refreshments will be provided. You may want to bring a backpack with lunch and water bottle because you may be up to half a mile away from your vehicle. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Disability accommodations: Upon request, reasonable accommodations are available. Please contact Elizabeth Loudon, 206-263-6014. These events are sponsored by the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, King Conservation District, and the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum. For more information, contact Elizabeth Loudon, 206-263-6014, or elizabeth.loudon@kingcounty.gov. To learn more about these and other volunteer opportunities with Department of Natural Resources and Parks, visit http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/PI/calendar.htm. Related Information Watershed Index Map Water and Land Resources Division King County Volunteer Opportunities News Releases

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