| Last updated on January 3, 2008 |
Join EarthCorps, Green Seattle Partnership, the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation in efforts to restore the largest contiguous greenbelt in Seattle. The greenbelt is home to a diverse population of wildlife and provides an important corridor for migrating birds. Work with us and learn the secret to keeping this valuable resource viable habitat for animals and a great resource for humans.
We will remove ivy, blackberry and other invasive plants that are detrimental to the native habitat, plant native trees to restore the native tree canopy, and perform past worksite maintenance. Youth volunteers are welcome with signed waiver if under 18. Court appointed volunteers accepted.
Directions:
DIRECTIONS BY CAR: FROM I-5 or ROUTE 99 take the WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE to DELRIDGE WAY SW. Drive SOUTH on DELRIDGE WAY SW to the third light. At the light turn LEFT onto SW OREGON ST. Follow arterial to top of hill bearing right onto 21ST AVE SW. Follow the road along to the left as it becomes SW DAWSON ST and then continues on as 16TH AVE SW. Follow 16TH AVE SW a 1/4 mile and turn LEFT into South Seattle Community College. PArk in th elarge Parking Lot across from the SSCC Arboretum. You will see the EarthCorps
Volunteer Event Registration Table.
DIRECTIONS BY BUS: The ADDRESS of the West Duwamish Greenbelt is HIGHLAND PARK WAY SW & W MARGINAL. For specific directions from your address, go to tripplanner.metrokc.gov . Be sure to enter the DATE and TIME you want to be there.
This volunteer opportunity requires physical work and walking over rough terrain. We recommend that volunteers come dressed for the weather (we work rain or shine) and wear sturdy, closed toe shoes. EarthCorps will provide tools, gloves, and light refreshments.
This opportunity is sponsored by: EarthCorps
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekends |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Court-ordered |
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Families |
| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Children (5-12) |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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Upcoming Dates:
| Dec 06, 2008 |
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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Contact Person:
Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager, (phone), (email)
Address:
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16th Ave SW And Brandon St. SW
Seattle, WA 98106
This location is handicap accessible
(See a map) |
Directions:
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DIRECTIONS BY CAR: FROM I-5 or ROUTE 99 take the WEST SEATTLE BRIDGE to DELRIDGE WAY SW. Drive SOUTH on DELRIDGE WAY SW to the third light. At the light turn LEFT onto SW OREGON ST. Follow arterial to top of hill bearing right onto 21ST AVE SW. Follow the road along to the left as it becomes SW DAWSON ST and then continues on as 16TH AVE SW. Follow 16TH AVE SW a 1/4 mile and turn LEFT into South Seattle Community College. PArk in th elarge Parking Lot across from the SSCC Arboretum. You will see the EarthCorps Volunteer Event Registration Table. |
Web Site: http://www.earthcorps.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Are Youth Volunteers Welcome? |
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Yes
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| What is the minimum age for volunteers? |
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5
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| Are court-appointed community service volunteers okay? |
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Yes
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| Can families with young children volunteer for this opportunity? |
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Yes
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