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Urban Forestry Dr. José Rizal Park Lewis Park The Jungle Cheasty Greenspace |
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2007 saw the completion of the first phase of the reforestation project begun in 2005, including the access trail endorsed by the community in 2004, opening the woods to work crews and police and firemen. Over 300 native trees, ferns, and shrubs have been planted, and 700 trees have been saved from English ivy and other invasives. The year also saw rededication of the community to the off-leash area, led by a committed off-leash area steward.
__ Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail __ Off Leash Area Trails __ Habitat/Slope Restoration - - Multi-use Trail In Oct. 2004, a multi-use trail was endorsed by the community for public safety. In the first stage of this access trail project was completed in Oct. 2007, providing entry into the forested area by police and emergency crews, and volunteers for forestry projects. Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail Phase One, SDOT extends south along the eastside of I-5 to the Holgate Bridge. Phase Two, SDOT builds an overpass at I-5 for bikes and pedestrians, through the I-90 spaghetti, to 4th Ave. S and Royal Brougham Way. Design 2007/08, construction 2008/09. |
2008 Happenings Jan. 19: 30 EarthCorps staff, volunteers, and neighbors removed 1400 sq ft of ivy and did maintenance on another 2200 sq ft of forested area in Dr. José Rizal Park. Jan. 21: 30 University of Washington students and neighbors finish cutting back bramble at overview at Dr. José Rizal Park. March 8: 7 Community Court service workers and crew leaders clean up 14th Ave. S and Beacon Bluff preceding following week's Clean and Green event. March 15: Clean and Green Event, organized by SPU and DON. 130 volunteers, EarthCorp staff, city and state workers work in OLA, eastern slope, and upper park, plus cleanup litter in streets down to business area. April 10: 6 EarthCorp crew members stage 10 cubic yards of mulch for April 21 and 26 events. April 14: 5 Lakeside School faculty members and 1 neighbor begin clearing cut saplings for future use on eastern slope of Dr. José Rizal Park. April 21: 50 SafeCo employees and EarthCorps crew members prepare forested slope for fall planting, removing ivy, blackberry, and other exotics. April 26: 175 youth group volunteers, EarthCorps crew members, and neighbors continue prep and clearing on the forested slope. Participating groups include UW, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle University, YMCA, Disney, Service for Peace, and 15 neighbors. June 7: Seattle Works June 15: Filipino American Society of Engineers. June 19: Dr. José Rizal's Birthday; Celebration June 22. EarthCorps events: July, Sept., Oct. Sept.: SPU City Quest, SU Serve Seattle, King County United Way Day of Caring, |
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Before and After
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2005: Looking up the southern slope, Since the April 19, 2005 open house, 4000+ volunteer hours reclaimed the woods - 750 trees have survival rings - 40,000 sq ft of ivy and other exotics removed. In October, 2007, 300 native plants were planted, including: Rubus spectablis - Salmonberry |
Jan. 2007: Second EarthCorps MLK Day of Caring event . Over 10,000 sq ft of ivy from slope, continues ivy control on broadleaf maples. Judkins St. is at the top. |
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2008: Clearing the eastern slope
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2007: Work begins on clearing area by |
Jan.
2008: Three crews cleared this area between
Mar.
2008: View opened after
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