Restoration Event

We are hosting a series of volunteer restoration events in parks around the Island. No experience necessary; gloves and tools are provided! See the schedule and details below.

Schedule

• Saturday, June 18, 9am - 1pm | Clarke Beach Park

• Saturday, July 2, 10am - 1pm | Mercerdale Hillside Park

• Saturday, July 16, 10am - 2pm | Homestead Park

• Saturday, July 30, 9am - 12pm | Pioneer Park

• Saturday, August 13, 10am - 2pm | Luther Burbank Park

• Wednesday, August 18, 3 - 5pm | Pioneer Park 

• Saturday, August 27, 10am - 1pm | Luther Burbank Park

• Wednesday, August 31, 4 - 6pm | Island Crest Park

• Saturday, September 10, 10am - 1pm | Gallagher Hill Open Space

• Thursday, September 15, 4 - 6pm | Luther Burbank Nursery

• Saturday, September 24 | Island Crest Park 

• Wednesday, September 28, 9am - 12pm | Homestead Park

• Saturday, October 8, 10am - 1pm | Mental Health Awareness Week Planting in Clarke Beach Park

• Wednesday, October 12, 4-6pm | Pioneer Park Planting Party

• Saturday, October 22, 10am-1pm | Pioneer Park Planting Party

• Sunday, October 23, 9:30am-12:30pm | Ellis Pond Planting and Clean-Up

• CANCELED Thursday, October 27, 3-5pm | Homestead Park Planting and Mulching

• Saturday, November 5, 10am-1pm | Mercerdale Planting Party
  • Help us finish up planting at Mercerdale Park. Come ready to learn about some of the amazing native plants we’re putting in the ground. Get your hands in the dirt, work alongside neighbors and friends, and eat snacks! No experience necessary; gloves and tools are provided. All ages are welcome.
  • When: Saturday, November 5, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Mercerdale Park, behind the skate park
  • What to bring: Dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (think: long pants, boots or sneakers). Bring a water bottle. 
  • Registration: (event is in the past)

• Saturday, November 12, 10am-1pm | Learn about Mycology at our Pioneer Park Planting Party
  • Did you know most plants rely on mushrooms to get certain nutrients from the soil? That’s right, many plants have a symbiotic relationship with fungi. Learn about some of our amazing fungus and how they help our native plants thrive. Then we’ll plant some native plants. Join us to get your hands in the dirt, work alongside neighbors and friends, plant some trees, and eat snacks! No experience necessary; gloves and tools are provided. All ages are welcome.
  • When: Saturday, November 12^th, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Pioneer Park SE, meet at intersection of Island Crest Way and SE 68^th St
  • What to bring: Dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (think: long pants, boots or sneakers). Bring a water bottle. Small snacks, gloves, and tools will be provided.
  • Registration: (event is in the past)