Did you know that the Southern Puget Sound area used to be covered by prairie? That’s right! South Puget Sound's prairies and oak woodlands lie hidden among the region's forests, farms and homes. Every Tuesday, a group of volunteers meets on the South Sound prairies for seed collection, Scotch broom removal, conifer removal, native plant propagation, and other indoor tasks. Come volunteer!

Bring a lunch/water and we’ll provide the rest. Work will begin at 9am and continue until 3pm, of which you may stay for as much as you choose. Youth volunteers are welcome. Court-ordered community service volunteers are accepted. Volunteer with your family.

Where: Glacial Heritage Preserve
Directions:
Take I-5 to exit 95 (the Littlerock exit) about 10 miles south of Olympia. Go west through Littlerock (past the gas station and tavern) to the T-intersection at Mima Road/Waddell Creek. Go south (left) on Mima Road 2.7 miles. You will pass an obscure green and white sign on the right that says "Weyerhauser Mima Nursery" at the beginning of fields of tiny evergreen trees. Take the next left onto an unmarked gravel road, where there is tree farm on the near side of the intersection and a few houses on the far side of the intersection. Please be sure to adhere to the 15 mph speed limit on this road as there are often dogs and small children active nearby. Follow the road to its end and park near the gate.

There is no age restriction for this opportunity.

This opportunity is sponsored by: The Nature Conservancy Of Washington

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Weekly

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)

Contact Person:
Peder Engelstad, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

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Address:

120 Union Ave SE, Suite 214 Olympia, WA 98502 This location is NOT handicap accessible (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Bus Stop: Intercity Transit S.bound Rt. 47, .5 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/was...

Miscellaneous Information

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