Restoration at Three Forks Natural Area

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Date & Time
Saturday, April 14, 2018 | 9am - 1pm
Location
Three Forks Natural Area - Lisa Brandt Memorial Planting
Event Overview
The 418-acre Three Forks Natural Area is located in rural eastern King County at the confluence of the three forks of the Snoqualmie River, the largest river system in King County. With sweeping views of Mount Si and Rattlesnake Mountain, the Three Forks Natural Area includes over five miles of riverfront with juvenile trout habitat, and serves as a sanctuary and corridor for a broad range of wildlife including black bear, elk, cougar, eagle, deer, and river otter. Last year King County restoration crews removed huge areas of blackberry to clear the area along the river for native plantings. Volunteers then helped in the planting. As Greenway Trust volunteers, we are partnering with King County to help steward this site to improve soil conditions and support the success of the new plantings overall! To do so, we will be working together to add mulch to the areas around the plantings. Thank you in advance for coming out to volunteer! 
Difficulty
Moderate
Age Restriction
Any participant under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants made of sturdy material 
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes
  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • SmallWarm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
  • Rain gear
  • Big sack lunch
  • Long sleeved shirt
  • At least one full water bottle
  • Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc…
Driving Directions
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/FSK7dpWiVXt Take I-90 east to North Bend exit 31. Turn left onto North Bend Blvd., then into downtown North Bend and turn right onto North Bend Way. Take the SECOND left onto Ballarat Ave. Ballarat Ave. curves right to become NE 6th Street, than makes a sharp left and becomes 428th Ave. SE. Follow 428th across the Middle and North Fork Snoqualmie River Bridges. Turn left on SE Reinig Road and look for parking.
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