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Volunteer Information: (206) 684-8028 | ParksVolunteer@Seattle.Gov

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/7/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 4:30 p.m
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Meadowbrook Edibles Arboretum Work Party   5/9/2008
Come help us care for this neighborhood treasure- prune over 20 species of fruit trees- and apply mulch to their base!
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Meadowbrook Community Center
Contact: Melanie Barker 206-615-0691
Email: lanieruth@gmail.com     

All You Dog Lovers, Come Help Out at a COLA Work Party at Dr. Jose Rizal Park   5/10/2008
Join Steward Danielle Egus as she continues her ambitious goal of bringing order to the Off Leash area of Dr. Jose Rizal Park.
Start Time: 9:00-noon
Location: 1008-12th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Danielle Egus 206-623-2935
Email: danielleegus@yahoo.com     

Bergen Place Park Work Party in Ballard   5/10/2008
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: sangreyv@zgi.com     

Come Help Out at a Work Party at Hitt's Hill Natural Area   5/10/2008
Come help the Friends of Hitt's Hill as they continue the restoration of this natural area in Rainier Valley. They need help removing invasive plants and sheet mulching.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 5224-37th Ave. S
Cost: none
Contact: Bonnie Taylor 206-725-4331
Sponsored by: Friends of Hitt's Hill
Email: bjtaylor@drizzle.com     

Golden Gardens Off Leash Work Party   5/10/2008
General cleanup, chip, put gravel around the watering holes, remove chips from around fence line- fill in holes.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact: Ali Bradshaw 206-380-4257
Email: alibradshaw@gmail.com     

Help Out at a Work Party at Roxhill Wetlands in West Seattle   5/10/2008
Come participate in the restoration of the headwaters of Longfellow Creek in West Seattle.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: SW Barton St. and 29th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Scott Blackstock 206-938-2144
Sponsored by: Friends of Roxhill Wetlands
Email: scottie1039@aol.com     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/10/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   5/10/2008
Come assist the Urban Forestry staff as they continue the restoration of the forest at Colman Park. Typical activities include removal of invasive plants, trail work, and spreading of mulch.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd.; call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at the West Duwamish Greenbelt in West Seattle   5/10/2008
The Nature Consortium leads the restoration efforts in this vast greenbelt and would love to have your help. They invite an artist to perform at each and every work party to show the tie between nature and the arts.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: West Seattle, call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Elizabeth McDonald 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Website: http://www.naturec.org
Email: volunteer@naturec.org     

Licton Springs Habitat Restoration Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/10/2008
Come help us maintain the native habitat areas in the park!
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Licton Springs Park, N 97th St & Ashworth Ave N
Contact: Joe Kiegel 206-634-0412
Sponsored by: Friends of Licton Springs and Green Seattle Partnership

Ravenna Park-Ravine Work Party- GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/10/2008
Come help us restore and maintain this amazing green ravine!
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Picnic shelter near the 20th Ave. NE pedestrian bridge.
Cost: none RSVP
Contact: Ann Stevens 206-547-1255
Sponsored by: Friends of Ravenna Ravine and Green Seattle Partnership
Email: frr@98115.net     

South Portage Bay - Shoreline Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/10/2008
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, but you may bring your own, too. Snacks and drinks provided. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: The park is located behind the Four Season's apartments off of Boyer Ave. E.. on 15th E.
Contact: Anne Preston 206-328-4135
Sponsored by: Friends of South Portage Bay Reclamation Project, Fuhrman & Boyer Neighborhood Improvement Assoc.
Email: APreston@KERRYGROUP.com     

Yesler Creek Headwaters at Burke Gilman Park Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/10/2008
Come help support restoration efforts in this fascinating and beautiful urban stream! Tools and light refreshments are provided.

Start Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Park at Metropolitan market on 40th Ave. and walk east to Burke Gilman Trail
Contact: Pat Schwartzkopf 206-226-7336
Sponsored by: University of Washington Restoration Ecology Network
Email: schwap@u.washignton.edu     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/11/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Llandover Woods Sunday Open Space Bird Walk & Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/11/2008
We’ll warm up with nature walk and will focus the work on removal of invasives. Wear protective clothing including sturdy shoes and preferably long pants and sleeves. Bring drinking water. We will provide tools and gloves. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Llandover Woods 3rd Ave NW & 145th go to trail head between the two columns
Contact: Glenn Austin 206-364-9252
Sponsored by: Friends of Llandover Woods and Green Seattle Partnership
Email: gaustin@path.org     

Magnuson Park Work Party - Promontory Point Habitat Enhancement   5/11/2008
Weeding, mulching, and tending newly planted native plants.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Education Pavillion
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP and Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Soundview Playfield Monthly Work Party   5/13/2008
Come join us to “spring clean” our adopted areas surrounding Soundview Playground- it’s fun, great exercise – and a nice community time!
Start Time: 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Soundview Playfield
Contact: Deb Stamey 206-782-1797
Sponsored by: Friends of Soundview Playfield
Email: deb.stamey@comcast.net     

Magnuson Park Work Party - Promontory Point Habitat Enhancement - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/15/2008
Join us! We will be planting native plants in the Natural Areas.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Magnuson's Education Pavilion; enter at NE 65th St, drive east to boat launch parking lot
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Burke Gilman Trail Work Party -South of NE 60th & Pullman Ave. NE   5/17/2008
Come volunteer to pull ivy from an area of deciduous forest along the BGT- We will do site maintenance and mulching!
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Go to Sandpoint Way-going N-left at light at 50th NE-right on Pullman- park near NE 60th- Access the BGT from NE 60th
Contact: Jim Corson 206-525-2412
Sponsored by: Friends of Burke Gilman at Sandpoint and GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP
Email: jim.corson@comcast.net     

Carkeek Park STARS Volunteer Work Party   5/17/2008
Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a 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 signs to our meeting place. Welcome!
Start Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30- 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 Help out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Longfellow Creek at Brandon St.   5/17/2008
Give a hand to the Friends of Longfellow Creek at Brandon St. as they continue the restoration of the riparian corridor along this highly urbanized creek.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Where Brandon St. meets Longfellow Creek in West Seattle
Cost: none
Contact: Jay Mirro 206-935-6532
Sponsored by: Friends of Longfellow Creek at Brandon St.
Email: jaymirro@hotmail.com     

Come Participate in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Deadhorse Canyon   5/17/2008
Experience this beautiful ravine in SE Seattle and give the Friends of Deadhorse Canyon a hand as they continue the restoration of these native plant communities.
Start Time: 8:30-1:00
Location: Meet at the corner of Holyoke Ave. and 68th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Darrell Dobson 206-772-1452
Sponsored by: Friends of Deadhorse Canyon
Email: aerodancer1@aol.com     

Come Participate in a Work Party at Madrona Woods   5/17/2008
Join the Friends of Madrona Woods as they continue to recreate Madrona Creek, which has been diverted into the sewer system for years. They are redirecting it to a new creekbed which will spill into Lake Washington.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: Meet at the toolboxat Spring and Grand Streets
Cost: none
Contact: Deirdre McCrary 206-325-9035
Sponsored by: Friends of Madrona Woods
Email: deirdre_jaymccrary@msn.com     

Greenwood Park Work Party Needs Your Community Spirit!   5/17/2008
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 St
Contact: Beth Pflug 206-684-4096
Sponsored by: Friends of Greenwood Park
Email: beth.pflug@seattle.gov     

Help Out at a Work Party at Roanoke Park   5/17/2008
Give a hand to the Friends of Roanoke Park as they continue their efforts to keep this park as beautiful as it is.
Start Time: 9:00-noon
Location: Meet at Tenth Ave. E. and E. Roanoke St.
Cost: none
Contact: Gerry Conley 206-322-0427
Sponsored by: Friends of Roanoke Park
Email: gerry@roanokecap.come     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/17/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   5/17/2008
Come assist the Urban Forestry staff as they continue the restoration of the forest at Colman Park. Typical activities include removal of invasive plants, trail work, and spreading of mulch.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd.; call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Me Kwa Mooks in West Seattle   5/17/2008
Give the Friends of Me Kwa Mooks natural area a hand as they continue the restoration of this natural area which looks out over Puget Sound.
Start Time: 9:00-noon
Location: 4503 Beach Dr.
Cost: none
Contact: Jeff Sifferman 206-938-2230
Sponsored by: Friends of Me Kwa Mooks
Email: jsifferman@comcast.net     

Join a Work Party at Bradner Gardens   5/17/2008
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 a Work Party at Madrona Woods   5/17/2008
Come help the Friends of Madrona Woods as they continue to recreate Madrona Creek. This creek for years flowed into the sewer system, but now this dedicated group of volunteers has recreated a creek channel allowing it to flow into Lake Washington.
Start Time: 9:00-1:00
Location: Meet at the toolbox at Spring and Grand Streets
Cost: none
Contact: Deirdre McCrary 206-325-9035
Sponsored by: Friends of Madrona Creek
Email: deirdre_jaymccrary@msn.com     

Join a Work Party at SE Seattle's Lovely Kubota Gardens   5/17/2008
Give yourself a treat and volunteer to help with garden maintenance at this beautitul garden in southeast Seattle.
Start Time: 8:00-noon
Location: 9817-55th Ave. S
Cost: none
Contact: Jean Hobart 425-271-0371
Sponsored by: Friends of Kubota Gardens

Kiwanis Ravine Overlook Restoration Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/17/2008
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     

Magnuson Park Work Party Habitat Enhancement at North Forest Remnant   5/17/2008
Our newest 3rd Saturday opportunity
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: North Forest Remnant at NE 65th Street
Contact: Bonnie Miller 206-524-8713
Sponsored by: Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance
Email: bmiller@serv.net     

Mayor Greg Nickels "Clean & Green" in Pioneer Square Work Party   5/17/2008
Pick up litter & spruce up green spaces. Learn more about climate protection and getting involved. Recycle flourescent bulbs and batteries.
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Occidental Square at Occidental Ave. S and S. Main
Contact: Sara Wysoccki 206-233-8560
Sponsored by: City of Seattle-Clean & Green Seattle
Email: sara.wysoccki@seattle.gov     

Northacres - Dogs Off Leash Area Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/17/2008
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
Website: http://http;//www.coladog.org/olas/northacres.html
Email: northacressteward@coladog.com     

Ravenna Woods Restoration Wetlands Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   5/17/2008
All are welcome to come and help restore wildlife habitat by removing invasive weeds in our adopted area- by the wetland. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 9 a.m - 1 p.m.
Location: Ravenna Woods
Contact: Suzanne Anderson 425-739-7977
Email: suzanne.anderson@otak.com     

Come Assist at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party in a New Location in the Cheasty Greenspace   5/18/2008
A new group of neighbors has stepped up to the plate. They are scheduling twice monthly work parties in this large greenspace
Start Time: 1:00-3:00
Location: Meet on Mountainview Dr., just south of the intersection with Alaska St.
Cost: none
Contact: Andrea Dostrovsky 206-295-0552
Sponsored by: Friends of Cheasty Greenspace
Email: adostrovsky@gmail.com     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/18/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 9 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/18/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Victory Creek Sunday Work Party   5/18/2008
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. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Victory Creek Park- off the QFC parking lot at 105th NE and Roosevelt
Contact: Eric and Alika Madis, SPU Creek Stewards (206) 362-8331
Sponsored by: Seattle Public Utility Creek Steward Program
Email: emadis@juno.com     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/24/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   5/24/2008
Come assist the Urban Forestry staff as they continue the restoration of the forest at Colman Park. Typical activities include removal of invasive plants, trail work, and spreading of mulch.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd.; call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at the West Duwamish Greenbelt in West Seattle   5/24/2008
The Nature Consortium leads the restoration efforts in this vast greenbelt and would love to have your help. They invite an artist to perform at each and every work party to show the tie between nature and the arts.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: West Seattle, call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Elizabeth McDonald 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Website: http://www.naturec.org
Email: volunteer@naturec.org     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Thistle St. on Longfellow Creek   5/24/2008
Join Kirsten Rohrbach as she works her magic to transform this open space to a healthy creekside forest. Volunteers are needed to remove invasive plants and spread mulch.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Meet at the P-Patch on Thistle St., just west of Delridge Way
Cost: none
Contact: Kirsten Rohrbach 206-937-7210
Email: karohrbach@seattleschools.org     

I-5 Colonnade Park Work Party - TEEN FRIENDLY   5/25/2008
We're building a new mountain bike skills park located under the I-5 freeway between Seattle's Eastlake and Capital Hill neighborhood.
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Location: I-5 Colonnade Park
Contact: Mike Westra 206-524-2900
Email: mwestra1@gmail.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Colman Park   5/31/2008
Come assist the Urban Forestry staff as they continue the restoration of the forest at Colman Park. Typical activities include removal of invasive plants, trail work, and spreading of mulch.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 1800 Lake Washington Blvd.; call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Jillian Weed 206-423-1608
Sponsored by: Seattle Parks Urban Forestry Unit
Email: jillian.weed@seattle.gov     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at the West Duwamish Greenbelt in West Seattle   5/31/2008
The Nature Consortium leads the restoration efforts in this vast greenbelt and would love to have your help. They invite an artist to perform at each and every work party to show the tie between nature and the arts.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: West Seattle, call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Elizabeth McDonald 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Website: http://www.naturec.org
Email: volunteer@naturec.org     

Come Participate in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Camp Long   6/7/2008
Come visit this secret little outpost of nature in West Seattle. Your assistance is needed to remove invasive plants and take care of trails. This time you can make a rustic basket to take home. Refreshments provided.
Start Time: 10:00-1:00
Location: 5200-35th Ave. SW
Cost: none
Contact: Sheila Brown 206-684-7415
Email: sheila.brown@seattle.gov     

Help Out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Leschi Natural Area   6/7/2008
Give the Friends of Leschi Natural Area a hand as they continue restoring this beautiful greenspace by removing invasive plants.
Start Time: 9:00-3:00
Location: Meet at 36th Ave. E and East Terrace St.
Cost: none
Contact: Bunny and Fran Woods 206-935-1769
Sponsored by: Friends of Leschi Natural Area
Email: bunnyword@msn.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at the West Duwamish Greenbelt in West Seattle   6/7/2008
The Nature Consortium leads the restoration efforts in this vast greenbelt and would love to have your help. They invite an artist to perform at each and every work party to show the tie between nature and the arts.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: West Seattle, call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Elizabeth McDonald 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Website: http://www.naturec.org
Email: volunteer@naturec.org     

Magnuson Park Off Leash Area-Saturday Poop Scoop Work Party   6/7/2008
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     

Woodland Park Dogs Off Leash Area Work Party   6/7/2008
Come join our community. We spruce up our Woodland Off Leash Area and could use your help!
Start Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Meet at Lower Woodland Park Dogs Off Leash Area
Contact: Janette Rau see email
Sponsored by: COLA (Citizens for Of Leash Areas)
Email: janetterau@gmail.com     

Llandover Woods Sunday Open Space Bird Walk & Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   6/8/2008
We’ll warm up with nature walk and will focus the work on removal of invasives. Wear protective clothing including sturdy shoes and preferably long pants and sleeves. Bring drinking water. We will provide tools and gloves. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Llandover Woods 3rd Ave NW & 145th go to trail head between the two columns
Contact: Glenn Austin 206-364-9252
Sponsored by: Friends of Llandover Woods and Green Seattle Partnership
Email: gaustin@path.org     

Victory Creek Sunday Work Party   6/8/2008
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. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Victory Creek Park- off the QFC parking lot at 105th NE and Roosevelt
Contact: Eric and Alika Madis, SPU Creek Stewards (206) 362-8331
Sponsored by: Seattle Public Utility Creek Steward Program
Email: emadis@juno.com     

Soundview Playfield Monthly Work Party   6/10/2008
Come join us to clean our adopted areas surrounding Soundview Playground- it’s fun, great exercise – and a nice community time!
Start Time: 9:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Soundview Playfield
Contact: Deb Stamey 206-782-1797
Sponsored by: Friends of Soundview Playfield
Email: deb.stamey@comcast.net     

All You Dog Lovers, Come Help Out at a COLA Work Party at Dr. Jose Rizal Park   6/14/2008
Join Steward Danielle Egus as she continues her ambitious goal of bringing order to the Off Leash area of Dr. Jose Rizal Park.
Start Time: 9:00-noon
Location: 1008-12th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Danielle Egus 206-623-2935
Email: danielleegus@yahoo.com     

Bergen Place Park Work Party in Ballard   6/14/2008
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: sangreyv@zgi.com     

Come Help Out at a Work Party at Hitt's Hill Natural Area   6/14/2008
Come help the Friends of Hitt's Hill as they continue the restoration of this natural area in Rainier Valley. They need help removing invasive plants and sheet mulching.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: 5224-37th Ave. S
Cost: none
Contact: Bonnie Taylor 206-725-4331
Sponsored by: Friends of Hitt's Hill
Email: bjtaylor@drizzle.com     

Golden Gardens Off Leash Work Party   6/14/2008
General cleanup, chip, put gravel around the watering holes, remove chips from around fence line- fill in holes.
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Contact: Ali Bradshaw 206-380-4257
Email: alibradshaw@gmail.com     

Join a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at the West Duwamish Greenbelt in West Seattle   6/14/2008
The Nature Consortium leads the restoration efforts in this vast greenbelt and would love to have your help. They invite an artist to perform at each and every work party to show the tie between nature and the arts.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: West Seattle, call contact for more info
Cost: none
Contact: Elizabeth McDonald 206-923-0853
Sponsored by: Nature Consortium
Website: http://www.naturec.org
Email: volunteer@naturec.org     

Licton Springs Habitat Restoration Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   6/14/2008
Come help us maintain the native habitat areas in the park!
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Licton Springs Park, N 97th St & Ashworth Ave N
Contact: Joe Kiegel 206-634-0412
Sponsored by: Friends of Licton Springs and Green Seattle Partnership

Ravenna Park-Ravine Work Party- GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   6/14/2008
Come help us restore and maintain this amazing green ravine!
Start Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Picnic shelter near the 20th Ave. NE pedestrian bridge.
Cost: none RSVP
Contact: Ann Stevens 206-547-1255
Sponsored by: Friends of Ravenna Ravine and Green Seattle Partnership
Email: frr@98115.net     

South Portage Bay - Shoreline Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   6/14/2008
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, but you may bring your own, too. Snacks and drinks provided. TEEN FRIENDLY
Start Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: The park is located behind the Four Season's apartments off of Boyer Ave. E.. on 15th E.
Contact: Anne Preston 206-328-4135
Sponsored by: Friends of South Portage Bay Reclamation Project, Fuhrman & Boyer Neighborhood Improvement Assoc.
Email: APreston@KERRYGROUP.com     

Yesler Creek Headwaters at Burke Gilman Park Work Party - GREEN SEATTLE PARTNERSHIP   6/14/2008
Come help support restoration efforts in this fascinating and beautiful urban stream! Tools and light refreshments are provided.

Start Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Park at Metropolitan market on 40th Ave. and walk east to Burke Gilman Trail
Contact: Pat Schwartzkopf 206-226-7336
Sponsored by: University of Washington Restoration Ecology Network
Email: schwap@u.washignton.edu     

Carkeek Park STARS Volunteer Work Party   6/21/2008
Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a 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 signs to our meeting place. Welcome!
Start Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 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 Help out at a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Longfellow Creek at Brandon St.   6/21/2008
Give a hand to the Friends of Longfellow Creek at Brandon St. as they continue the restoration of the riparian corridor along this highly urbanized creek.
Start Time: 10:00-2:00
Location: Where Brandon St. meets Longfellow Creek in West Seattle
Cost: none
Contact: Jay Mirro 206-935-6532
Sponsored by: Friends of Longfellow Creek at Brandon St.
Email: jaymirro@hotmail.com     

Come Participate in a Green Seattle Partnership Work Party at Deadhorse Canyon   6/21/2008
Experience this beautiful ravine in SE Seattle and give the Friends of Deadhorse Canyon a hand as they continue the restoration of these native plant communities.
Start Time: 8:30-1:00
Location: Meet at the corner of Holyoke Ave. and 68th Ave. S.
Cost: none
Contact: Darrell Dobson 206-772-1452
Sponsored by: Friends of Deadhorse Canyon
Email: aerodancer1@aol.com     

Greenwood Park Work Party Needs Your Community Spirit!   6/21/2008
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 St