Registration for this weekend's Events has officially closed.  However, we still would love to have you attend!  See the information below for directions, what to bring, and event leader contact information.  See you this weekend!

 *SCROLL DOWN FOR LITTLE SI PROJECT

July 31st  ● Luther Burbank Park  ● 9:00AM-3:00PM

Thanks for signing up to volunteer at our Luther Burbank Park project!  Make sure to review the information below to ensure you come to the volunteer event properly prepared.

Things to Remember:

•    Start - 9:00AM

o    You signed up for the all day team, which starts at 9:00AM sharp with a safety briefing and orientation. You must attend this safety briefing in order to participate in the event, so please be on time. Individuals are also required to sign a Greenway liability release before participating.

•    What to Bring/Wear (see below)

o    Check out our required list of things to bring and wear

•    Directions (see below)

•    End - 3:00PM

o    The all day team will all be working at the restoration site until 3:00PM, so make sure to come prepared to stay until then

•    Under 18?

o    Participants under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver form signed by a legal guardian to participate: www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/downloads/Parent.Guardian.Permission.pdf.  Youth under 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  Minimum age for volunteers is 6 years old.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or What to Expect pages at www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer.  If you have any additional questions, please contact us at volunteer@mtsgreenway.org or 206.812.0122 (Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm).

What to Bring/Wear:

Participants should be ready to be outdoors and on their feet all day, work hard, get dirty, and have fun! Pay special attention to the packing list below—even if it is nice out where you live, the weather can be very different at the project site.

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

•    Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)

•    Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)

•    Sleeved shirt

•    Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

•    Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring

•    Rain gear

•    Big sack lunch

•    At least one full water bottle (2+ liters are recommended for summer events)

•    Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.

•    Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sunglasses

 We'll provide tools, project materials, gloves, and some extra rain gear.

Mercer Island is graced with 35 parks, over 400 acres of natural areas, and more than 50 miles of trails. Volunteers have been improving these parks for many years, planting native trees and shrubs and removing invasive plants but much more work remains to be done.  Luther Burbank Park is an important rest stop for many species of migratory birds and is home to at least one family of beavers.  During the volunteer event, we will be removing various invasive species such as blackberry, ivy, holly, and more to ensure the survival of the native vegetation.  It'll make a big difference to this important wetland area!

 Directions:

From I-90 eastbound, take exit #7A (77th Ave SE).  Turn left onto 77th Ave SE. At the stop sign turn right onto North Mercer Way.  Go one long block to the stop light. Go straight through the stop light and take the next left onto 81st Ave SE. Go one block to the next stop sign. Turn right onto SE 24th St. and go approximately two city blocks to the intersection of 84th Ave SE. Turn left into Luther Burbank Park.

From I-90 westbound, take exit #7 (Island Crest Way).  Turn right onto Island Crest Way/SE 26th St. Go one block to the stop sign. Turn left onto 84th Ave SE. Go one block to the stop sign. The entrance to Luther Burbank Park is straight ahead.

If you get lost or have questions on the day of the event, please call Paul McNeil, your volunteer event leader,  at 206-724-5788, as the office phone is not picked up after 5pm on Friday afternoon.

Looking for other projects to get involved in?  Additional trail and restoration work events are available at www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer.

 July 31st  ●  Little  ●  All Day ●  9:00AM-3:00PM

Thanks for signing up to volunteer at our Little Si project!  Make sure to review the information below to ensure you come to the volunteer event properly prepared.

Things to Remember:

• Start - 9:00AM

       o    Your event starts at 9:00AM sharp with a safety briefing and orientation. You must attend this safety briefing in order to participate in the event, so please be on time. Individuals are also required to sign a Greenway liability release before participating.

•  What to Bring/Wear (see below)

o    Check out our required list of things to bring and wear

• Directions (see below)

• End - 3:00PM

o    You will be working at the trail project site until 3:00PM, so make sure to come prepared to stay until then

• Under 18?

o    Participants under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver form signed by a legal guardian to participate: www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer/downloads/Parent.Guardian.Permission.pdf   Youth must be at least 14 years old to participate in our trail projects.

For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or What to Expect pages at www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer.  If you have any additional questions, please contact us at volunteer@mtsgreenway.org or 206.812.0122 (Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm).

What to Bring/Wear:

Participants should be ready to be outdoors and on their feet all day, work hard, get dirty, and have fun! Pay special attention to the packing list below—even if it is nice out where you live, the weather can be very different at the project site.

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

•    Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)

•    Hiking or work boots required (no tennis shoes)

•    Sleeved shirt

•    Gloves (provided)

•    Hard hats (provided)


In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

•    Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring

•    Rain gear

•    Big sack lunch

•    At least one full water bottle (2+ liters are recommended for summer events)

•    Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.

•    Bug Spray, Sunscreen, Sunglasses
•    Extra change of clothes – it can be muddy!

 We'll provide tools, project materials, gloves, hard hats, and some extra rain gear.

PROJECT INFORMATION:

Little Si is the small peak southwest of Mt. Si.  This is a relatively new trail built in 1985 that was all built by muscle, no machines.  Little Si is not only a popular destination for hikers but for rock climbers as well.  It offers great views of North Bend and the surrounding peaks.  Due to the high numbers of hikers that use this trail annually, attention is needed to maintain this trail.  The work will mostly involve building rock structures like turnpikes, steps and walls.

DIRECTIONS:

From I-90, take exit 32.  Turn left on 436th SE.  Turn left on SE North Bend Way.  Turn right on SE Mount Si Road.  Cross the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River bridge and look for event signs.  The Little Si trailhead is on the left.  If the main parking lot is full, please park in the overflow lot and walk along the connector trail to the trailhead.


If you get lost or have questions on the day of the event, please call Jema Hayes, your volunteer event leader,  at 206-849-1796, as the office phone is not picked up after 5pm on Friday afternoon.



Looking for other projects to get involved in?  Additional trail and restoration work events are available at www.mtsgreenway.org/volunteer.


Thanks again for volunteering with us—we couldn't do this without you!