The Dirt: Calendar of Hands-On Volunteer Opportunities

Fall 2008

Restoration Projects
Come volunteer to help restore fish and wildlife habitat on King County Natural Lands and Parks.

If you have a group that wants to volunteer during the week or on a weekend, give us a call to arrange an event. For more information regarding sites and opportunities, please contact Tina Miller.

For the following events, contact Tina Miller.

• October 11th – Flaming Geyser Park along the Green River, east of Auburn (320Kb Acrobat)
• October 18th – Porter Levee Natural Area along the Green River east of Auburn (320Kb Acrobat)
• October 25th – Skyway Park – Wetland Enhancement
• November 1st – Log Cabin Natural Area along Issaquah Creek
• November 8th – Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area along the Cedar River, east of Renton
• November 15th – Chinook Bend Natural Area along the Snoqualmie River, near Carnation
• November 22nd – White Center Heights – Wetland Enhancement
• September 27th – Skyway Park – Wetland Restoration Work Parties

Help Maintain Restoration Projects

• Skyway Park – Wetland Restoration Work Parties September 27th
  
• Native Plant Holding Facility
  Groups are needed to care for salvaged native trees and shrubs at our holding facility near Sammamish. To schedule a group work party, please contact Cindy Young.
  
• Students needed! Learn about restoring habitat while planting trees and shrubs. Groups of volunteers are needed for restoring habitat along the Green River. Weekdays preferred. 4th grade and up. Please contact Greg Rabourn.
  

Volunteer Programs & Opportunities

• Salmon Watching
  Help us learn more about our local salmon and what they need to thrive. Contact Jennifer at 206-263-6533.
  
• King County Parks Greenhouse and Nursery work parties
  Pot up Native Trees and Shrubs at the King County Greenhouse and Nursery.
  
• Adopt-a-Park & Park Ambassador Programs
  These programs provide opportunities for groups or individuals to help maintain King County's 200 parks and 200 miles of regional trails. For more information please contact Laurie Clinton, volunteer coordinator.
  
• Trail work - With the help of our great partnership with Washington Trails Association, King County will be having volunteer work events throughout the year.  Come help us repair and maintain our valuable trail system.  Learn what it takes to build new trails.
  Tuesday through Saturday
  Contact Washington Trails Association (external link) to sign up or call 206-625-1367.

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please phone the event contact person for accommodations.