The following organizations in the Puget Sound area sponsor ivy pulls. Please contact them directly if you wish to participate.
| Des Moines | Mercer Island |
| Everett | Renton |
| Federal Way | Seattle |
| Issaquah | Shoreline |
| Kirkland | Tacoma |
| Lake Forest Park | Thurston County |
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Friends of Des Moines Creek Help the Friends of Des Moines Creek remove ivy. Learn more about Des Moines Creek and find out about the work of the Friends of Des Moines Creek.
Contact: Laura Hartema, FriendsOfDesMoinesCreek@yahoo.com, 206-650-9001 |
| Seattle | 2011
Events Visit the Green Seattle Partnership Calendar of Events for a whole range of volunteer opportunities for restoring Seattle Parks and Urban Greenspaces: Green Seattle Partnership Volunteer Events |
| Shoreline | South Woods Preservation Group - NE 150th and 25th Ave NE Where: NE 150th and 25th Ave NE, park in Shorecrest High School south parking lot. When: Third Saturday monthly 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Contact South Woods Presevation Group Why: Help eliminate invasive ivy, invasive holly and preserve South Woods Notes: If you have tools please bring them, if you don't please come anyway. Useful tools: pruning shears, shovels, loppers, wheelbarrows, small saws, old tarp. Label any tools you bring with your ownership. Dress for the weather, wear gloves. Bring your own water bottle. Contact: South Woods Preservation Group, bettelinn@hotmail.com, or 206-363-5517 Website: South Woods Preservation Group |
| Issaquah | Matt Mechler, Open Space Steward 425-837-3362, mattm@ci.issaquah.wa.us |
| Lake Forest Park | Lake Forest Park Where: Locations vary. Contact Mamie Bolender. Notes: We urge people to bring tools if they have them, wear long sleeves and gloves. Snacks and beverages are provided. Contact: Mamie Bolender, 206-364-4410, mamiejb@hotmail.com for the date and location of monthly work parties. |
| Kirkland | City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services To join the team contact: Sharon Rodman at 425-587-3305 or e-mail: srodman@ci.kirkland.wa.us Refreshments provided. Individuals and groups interested in a specific amount of hours or a day to volunteer in the Green Kirkland Stewardship Program, contact Nicci Osborn, with Kirkland Parks and Community Services, 425-587-3342, nosborn@ci.kirkland.wa.us |
| Mercer Island | Ivy
pulls and restoration projects are happening on at least four Open Space
Parks on Mercer Island: Times are usually 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine. Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and gloves. Bring hand pruners if you have them. The schedule for the new year will be posted shortly. Contact: |
| Renton | Terry Flatley, Parks Maintenance
Manager |
| Everett | Stewards of Forest Park (www.sofp.org) Work parties are from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. every 1st Saturday of the month. Where: 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Forest Park, Everett, WA. Notes: Meet at the sports courts. Wear work clothes, sturdy shoes and rain gear if necessary. If you have them, bring your own gloves, tools and reusable water bottle. Snacks will be provided. Contact: Kerry Marl, 425-252-5243, or kerryforestpark@yahoo.com |
| Tacoma | Point Defiance Park Time: Work parties are from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rain or shine! Date: Location: Native Plant Garden, Pt. Defiance Directions: To reach the Native Garden, drive in the main entrance to the park from Pearl St. in Ruston, circle back toward the exit through the zoo parking lot, turning left on the exit road. The garden and parking area will be on your right, just past the zoo parking lot, as you near the park exit, south of the zoo. Notes: Be prepared for chilly and damp weather. Possibly muddy conditions. Heavy rain cancels. Tools, gloves, water and snacks provided. Contact: For more information, contact Dave Seago at daveseago@gmail.com, or Bliss Moore at blissmoore2004@yahoo.com. Sponsor: Tatoosh Group, the Washington State (formerly Cascade) Chapter, Sierra Club. McKinley Park Time: 9am to noon. Dates: Every Saturday. Location: Meet at the toy structure at 500 East McKinley Way Notes: Please wear garden work clothes appropriate for weather conditions. We recommend participants bring a reuseable water bottle or cup and personal gloves (but not required). All of our work parties include tools, snacks, beverages, restrooms, and most of all great attitudes. Adults: Sign in with contact information and liability waiver form before 9am. Minors (under 18): have parent or guardian sign liability form and present it to the event leader at start of event. We encourage families to volunteer and have various levels of activities for many age ranges. Event Leaders: Tara Scheidt 253-905-8302 or on-site host Larry Scheidt 253-905-8020 Sponsor: Friends of McKinley Park |
| Federal Way | Dash Point State Park Time: Work parties are from 9am to noon on the first and third Saturday of each month. Location: 5700 SW Dash Point Rd. Notes: Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt and gloves and bring a water bottle. Bring hand pruners if you have them. Our group is small but dedicated. Please let us know if you are coming so we can coordinate where to meet. Contact: Bernedine Lund, philandbernedine2002@yahoo.com Sponsor: Rainier Audubon Society |
| Thurston County | Thurston Conservation District contact Kandi Bauman, 360.754.3588, or |
| EarthCorps Events | EarthCorps Events - See the EarthCorps Volunteer Opportunities web page for more information on ivy pulls and other restoration projects. |
To update the the information for your organization or add your organization, please call 206-527-3210 or send e-mail to ivyout@wnps.org.
A volunteer removes ivy. Photograph by Catherine Hovanic. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.
A volunteer holds an ivy mass. Photograph by Bob Sears. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.