Join EarthCorps, the Friends of Ravenna Ravine and the Green Seattle Partnership and Seattle Parks and Recreation as we work together to keep Ravenna Park healthy!

You may have driven right over Ravenna Park and never realized that it was there! Hidden in a ravine that stretches under 15th Ave E, lies 50 acres of park complete with a gorgeous creek and tons of tall, tall trees. Ravenna Park has been in use as a park since the 1880s when visitors paid 25 cents to marvel at the giant Douglas Fir that called the park home.

These days, we are working to preserve this hidden oasis. Invasive plants like English Ivy are threatening to overtake the trees and other native plants in the park. Our projects will include invasive plant removal and preparation of planting sites. Come help us keep Ravenna Park beautiful!

EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and a talk that covers safety, the park, forest structure, environmental restoration and the overview of the project. We suggest that volunteers dress in layers of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes are recommended for these events. These events take place rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather.

Court-ordered community service volunteers are accepted. Youth volunteers are welcome. This is a service-learning opportunity. Volunteer with your family.

Youth under the age of 18 must bring a completed "Youth Volunteer Waiver" to the event. The minimum age for this opportunity is 10 years old.

This opportunity is sponsored by: EarthCorps

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Community Development Labor Environmental Recreational Activities/Sports

Volunteers will work with the following groups

People of Color Military Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Religious Groups Children (5-12) Students Families / Parents Women Law Offenders Young Adults (18-25) Men

We need volunteers who are free at these times

One-Time

We are looking for volunteers with the following skills

Environmental Restoration Construction / Maintenance

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Court-ordered Families Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Large Group (11+) Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Children (5-12) Young Adults (18-25)

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Oct 18, 2008 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM 30   Nov 15, 2008 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM 30

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Contact Person:
Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager, (phone), (email)

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Address:

Ravenna Park (20th Ave NE Foot Bridge Entrance) 20th Ave NE And NE 58th Street Seattle, WA 98105 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Directions:

We will be meeting at the picnic shelter/parking lot near the 20th Ave NE footbridge. When you get near the park, look for EarthCorps signs that will direct you to the Park's parking lot and then to the Volunteer Registration Table. If this parking lot is full you can park in the neighborhood along NE 58th Street. I-5 Northbound: Exit at the NE 65th St. Turn right on to Ravenna Blvd to 20th Avenue NE. Turn left on 20th Avenue NE. The parking lot is on the right hand side of the street on the corner of NE 58th St and 20th Avenue NE. I-5 Southbound: Take the N 85th St/NE 80th St exit. Follow the sign to NE 80th St. Go east on NE 80th St to 15th Avenue NE. Turn right on to 15th Avenue NE to Ravenna Blvd. Turn left on to Ravenna Blvd. Take Ravenna Blvd to 20th Avenue NE. Turn left on 20th Avenue NE. The parking lot is on the right hand side of the street on the corner of NE 58th St and 20th Avenue NE.

Web Site: http://www.earthcorps.org

Miscellaneous Information

Are Youth Volunteers Welcome?
	Yes
What is the minimum age for volunteers?
	10
Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay?
	Yes
Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity?
	Yes