7/17 Thornton Creek Park Six

Join the Green Seattle Partnership, EarthCorps, and Thornton Creek community members as we work together to restore Seattle’s largest watershed!  Thornton Creek watershed drains from Shoreline all the way to Matthew’s Beach at Lake Washington.  Along the way, the creek creates a home for birds, fish, and small mammals.  

Participants should expect to learn a brief history of Thornton Creek and an overview of Seattle’s urban forests.  EarthCorps staff will discuss forest structure, native vs. non-native plant species, and environmental restoration. The service project includes the removal of invasive plant species as well as working on a past restoration sites (weeding previous planting areas, sheet mulching and applying woodchips to the area).

We supply gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and a talk that covers safety, the park you are working in, forest structure, environmental restoration and the overview of the project. We suggest that volunteers dress in layers of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes are recommended for these events. These events take place rain or shine so please come prepared for the weather. Bring a lunch if you would like as well as a water bottle and a coffee cup/travel mug for refreshments.

For more information or to sign up go to www.earthcorps.org

Where to meet: At the shelter by the playground

What to bring: closed toe shoes, long pants, and a water bottle

Address and directions to site:

Please see the EarthCorps website at www.earthcorps.org for address and directions to our meeting site.

Contact info for interested volunteers (name/phone/email):

Elizabeth White

206-255-4160

Elizabeth@earthcorps.org