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Volunteer Opportunities - City Park Stewardship Program

Sunrise Park
Sat., May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Welcome the sunshine with a visit to Sunrise Park! Join Park Stewardship in removing invasive species as well as weeding and mulching trees circles at this popular Westside Park. Sunrise Park is located at 505 Bing St. NW. Volunteers will meet off the parking lot near the large open grass area.

Watershed Park
Wed., May 14 and Fri., May 16, 9:30
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All parks need loving care! Join fellow volunteers in dispersing yard debris in Watershed Park from consolidated piles to degradable material throughout the park. This project will greatly contribute to future efforts in keeping our parks clean! Meet at the entrance of Watershed Park off 1717 McCormick St. NE.

Madison Scenic Park
Sat., May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Invasive species stand no chance! Come out to support the southeast neighborhood in collaboration with New Bridge Community Church to remove ivy and blackberry from impeding beautiful city views in Madison Scenic Park! Meet at the bottom boundary of the park near the small parking lot off of 1600 10th Ave. SE.

Kettle View Park
Wed., May 21 and Fri., May 23, 9:30
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sat., May 24, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
If you haven't yet visited this new Olympia park, now is your chance! Join Park Stewardship at Kettle View Park for weeding and mulching flower beds and tree circles while enjoying this quiet corner of nature. Meet near the small parking lot located at 1250 Eagle Bend Dr. SE.

Evergreen Park
Wed., May 28 and Fri., May 30, 9:30
a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sat., May 24, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Much has happened at this small neighborhood park over the last year! Come out to see the improvements and lend a hand in maintaining the beauty of Evergreen Park during this week of work parties! Volunteers will create and mulch tree circles while also getting a jumpstart early in the season to combat invasive species. Meet in the grassy field off of 1445 Evergreen Park Dr. SW.

Priest Point Park
Wed., June 4, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join Park Stewardship at this popular Olympia park to continue fighting invasive English ivy! Volunteers will tackle a small proportion of ivy to help alleviate the pressure on native species. Priest Point Park is located at 2600 East Bay Dr. NE. Follow signs to the work party meeting place located under an unmarked shelter along the northern loop.

National Trails Day
Stewardship Event
Sat., June 7, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Celebrate trails! The Park Stewardship Program is teaming up with Centro (formerly Alpine Experience) to celebrate National Trails Day with fun and exciting stewardship work party. Come help enhance the beach trail at Priest Point Park! Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Meet at Kitchen Shelter #2 off of 2600 East Bay Dr. NE.

For more information about these events, contact Christina Lamour, Program Specialist, Park Stewardship Program, at (360) 753-8365.

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