Green Kirkland Stewards are dedicated, ongoing volunteers who lead volunteers in restoration projects in their local parks. Stewards bring a diversity of interests, skill, and time to Kirkland's natural areas - we encourage all that are interested to attend part one of orientation.
At New Steward Orientation you’ll learn about becoming a Green Kirkland Steward and how to:
• Lead forest restoration activities in a city park or on your own property!
• Educate neighbors about forests and opportunities to keep your parks healthy!
• Join a fun team of trained volunteer leaders!
Training is a blend of online and in-person, hands-on activities and includes an overview of urban forestry, plant identification, volunteer management, invasive plant control skills, and restoration techniques. This free training is open to the public and no experience required. Following orientation, you can apply to become a Green Kirkland Steward.
Click the Register button to sign-up for all three parts of the training.
Session 1: Program Overview and Restoration (Online) - Tuesday March 14, 6:00-8:00 pm. Online via Zoom
Session 2: Field Training in Best Practices (In-person) - Saturday March 18, 10:00am – 1:00pm. City of Kirkland Park location details to be sent to registered participants.
Session 3: Volunteer Management (Online) - Tuesday March 21, 6:00-8:00 pm. Online via Zoom
After registering participants will receive Zoom login information and the location of the in-person training.
Questions or interested but can’t make these dates?
Email Green Kirkland at: greenkirkland@kirklandwa.gov
About the Green Kirkland Steward volunteer position:
The Green Kirkland Steward role is an ongoing volunteer position that receives training, materials, and support to either lead their own volunteer events and/or to conduct ongoing restoration in a City of Kirkland natural area park space. Steward commits to serving ~monthly in either a direct ongoing leadership role or as a support at an existing site. For those under 18, please note an adult over 18 must attend all trainings, become a Steward, and host events alongside you.
To learn more visit the Ongoing Volunteer Roles page on the Green Kirkland website.