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Tree Potting Madness 3.9.19

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Date & Time
Saturday, March 9, 2019 | 10am to 2pm
Priority Area:
Location
Greenway Nursery
Project Difficulty
Easy
Age Restriction
Volunteers 13 and younger must attend the event with a parent/guardian.
What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes
  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers
  • Rain gear
  • Big sack lunch
  • At least one full water bottle
  • Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.

  

Where to Meet and Parking Information
Please read driving instructions for parking: Please park at Tibbets Beach parking lot in Lake Sammamish State Park. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/yiccno1nzz72 From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The main entrance to La on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The main entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one half mile. Enter the park and take your first left into the large parking lot. **You will then want to walk out of the parking lot back towards the entrance, then take a left into the maintenance area. Walk straight towards the sheds and the ranger's house. The nursery is located next to the Maintenance Barn and Rangers’ Houses—look for Greenway event leaders and signs. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/1MvKRJogzUP2
Additional Information

The Greenway Native Plant Nursery is home to nearly 30,000 native trees and shrubs. From the very start of their journey with the Greenway Trust, these trees are cared for by volunteers. At the nursery, volunteers pot these trees and shrubs, and after they have grown in our nursery for about two years, volunteers will plant these plants again, this time in their final homes in urban forests, parks, and open spaces throughout the Greenway landscape. 

This week, we are potting up our bare root plant material. Come learn how to pot up, and learn what a 'bare root' plant is! Also, we will host an optional educational tour of habitat restoration sites throughout the State Park at the end of the event.

Remember to sign the e-waiver online before the event (link in agenda e-mail). Also, we are now offering Discovery Pass vouchers for volunteers at all events in Lake Sammamish State Park — 24 hours in a year qualifies you for a free pass! Ask us at the event for more information. 

This is a fun event for everyone – no experience necessary – and we are looking forward to organizing with you.

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