URBAN FOREST RESTORATION!

Event Date: Jan 15, 2011 8:00 AM

Event Description:
Nature Consortium's Urban Forest Restoration Project is committed to the long-term stewardship and restoration of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is the largest remaining contiguous forest within Seattle city limits, consisting of 182 acres in park land and another 300 acres in privately owned land. Foxes, red-legged frogs, hawks, and bald eagles are found within the greenbelt, which encompasses the extended forest along the eastern slopes of West Seattle that is visible from I-5. Our main restoration goal is reintroducing native conifer species to the greenbelt, and we also focus on invasive plant removal, site maintenance and environmental education.

We will be holding 2 separate work parties over Martin Luther King Jr weekend--one on Saturday the 15th and one on Monday the 17th. During work parties volunteers plant native trees and shrubs, pull invasives, mulch previously planted areas, and a variety of other restoration activities. To RSVP and receive directions, go here: http://naturec.force.com/restoration/restorationSignUp