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The Dirt: Calendar of Hands-On Volunteer Opportunities

Winter- Spring 2008

Volunteer Events
Native Plant Salvages
Restoration Projects

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Adopt-a-Park
King County Greenhouse
Native Plant Holding

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Restoration Projects
Come volunteer to help restore fish and wildlife habitat on King County Natural Lands and Parks.

For the following events, contact Tina Miller at 206-296-2990

Help Maintain Restoration Projects

Cavanaugh Pond along the Cedar River near Renton – May 10th

Red-Town Meadow Restoration on Cougar Mt, Newcastle – May 24th , June 28th

Log Cabin Natural Area along Issaquah Creek near Issaquah – June 14th

Dorre Don Natural Area along the Cedar River near Maple Valley – June 7th

Green River Natural Area, Metzler near Auburn – May 17th

 

 

 

 

 

Native Plant Holding Facility
Groups are needed to care for salvaged native trees and shrubs at our holding facility near Sammamish. To schedule a group work
party, please contact Cindy Young at
206-296-8065.

Students needed! Learn about restoring habitat while planting trees and shrubs. Groups of volunteers are needed for restoring habitat along the Green River. Weekdays preferred. 4th grade and up. Contact Greg Rabourn 206-296-1923

 

Volunteer Programs & Opportunities

Salmon Watching
Help us learn more about our local salmon and what they need to thrive. Contact Jennifer at 206-263-6533.

King County Parks Greenhouse and Nursery work parties

Adopt-a-Park & Park Ambassador Programs
These programs provide opportunities for groups or individuals to help maintain King County's 200 parks and 200 miles of regional trails. For more information please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Laurie Clinton at 206-296-4452.

Trail work - With the help of our great partnership with Washington Trails Association, King County will be having volunteer work events throughout the year.  Come help us repair and maintain our valuable trail system.  Learn what it takes to build new trails.  . 

Tuesday through Saturday
Contact www.wta.org to sign up or call 206-625-1367.

 

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please phone the event contact person for accommodations.



For questions about The Dirt Web page, please contact Greg Rabourn.


Department of Natural Resources
Water and Land Resources Division

Updated: May 9, 2008

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