May
Contact: [email protected]
Join us on the following Saturdays from 9 to 11 am:
April 27
May 11 & 25
(We generally meet every other Saturday, but check back here for exact dates.)
Location: 821 Kirkland Ave. ----------------------------------------------->>>>>>>
(Volunteers also help maintain the Rain Garden at NE 87th St. Learn more about rain gardens here.)
What are the CKC restoration goals?
- Restore habitat along the CKC trail, removing invasive blackberries, holly, scotch broom, and laurel, and planting native trees and shrubs
- Increase Kirkland's tree canopy (trees clean our air and water, sequester carbon, and are good for our mental health)
- Create healthy habitat for birds and critters
- Beautify the trail for human users
What should you bring?
- Water to drink
- Wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy traction boots or shoes (ground may be uneven or slippery)
- Leather gloves if you have them
- Tools provided (bring shovel if you have one)
- Due to site conditions this event is not suitable for unaccompanied volunteers younger than 18 years old
Why does the CKC need our help?
Invasive plants such as scotch broom, holly, laurel, butterfly bush, and blackberry are taking over the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) and crowding out native plants. City crews do a lot of CKC upkeep, but don’t have time for all of the needed restoration and maintenance. Volunteers are critical to this effort.
How can you help?
Please click here to sign up for more information, and to be notified about work parties.
Invasive plants such as scotch broom, holly, laurel, butterfly bush, and blackberry are taking over the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC) and crowding out native plants. City crews do a lot of CKC upkeep, but don’t have time for all of the needed restoration and maintenance. Volunteers are critical to this effort.
How can you help?
Please click here to sign up for more information, and to be notified about work parties.
Learn more:
King County Noxious Weed Identification and Control
Washington Native Plant Society
Green Kirkland Partnership
Horrible Holly: A Festive Plant Runs Amok
Battling Scotch Broom Along the Hoh River (Seattle Times, May 27, 2017)
Volunteers Reach Scotch Broom Removal Milestone on the CKC
What it looked like when we started: giant scotch broom and holly covered in blackberries.