Urban Forest Restoration at South Rose Hill Park

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Join Green Kirkland for a fun day of urban forest restoration at South Rose Hill Park!

Pre-registration is requested for all Green Kirkland events.

Volunteers will help restore critical habitat by removing invasive plants such as blackberry or ivy, planting native plants, and pitching-in with stewardship tasks like mulching and weeding. With your help, this park with have healthy and thriving natural areas for years to come!

All experience levels and ages are welcome following the safety and event guidelines (see below). Tools and training are provided. Events are 100% outdoors and occur rain or shine!

This event is led by Green Kirkland Stewards Alice & Eden.

For general information about what to expect at Green Kirkland events visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website at www.greenkirkland.org.

How to register:

Please use the 'Register on Eventbrite' button on this page. After registering, you will receive confirmation emails with safety information and important details or updates about your event.

Registration is requested for all participants to ensure we have enough tools/space and are following public health guidelines.

  • Families: please register a name for every participant including yourself and any youth/kids attending with you. You can reserve slots for each family member by adding 'tickets' to your registration.
  • Teams/groups: please have each adult register independently OR contact us at GreenKirkland@kirklandwa.gov to set up a closed event

What to Bring and Wear:

Required

  • Closed toed shoes (ex. tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots but no sandals)
  • Youth Service Agreement (if applicable)

Recommended

  • Wear clothes that can get dirty and protect against thorns (ex. long pants and long sleeves)
  • Full water bottle & snacks
  • Rain gear, layers, OR sun protection as needed

Optional

  • Gardening gloves, if you have your own
  • Masks/Face coverings are optional and welcome

Gloves, tools, and training are provided. For more tips on what to bring and wear visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website.

Meeting Location, Parking & Facilities:

Meet at the park restrooms near NE 70th St. If you arrive after the start time please walk into the park to find the group.

There is no main parking lot, so carpooling is encouraged. Street parking is available along 112th Ave NE and the other side streets (see map below). Please be respectful of neighbors and obey all posted signage. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the site is always welcome! Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.

Restrooms are CLOSED October - March.

Youth Volunteering:

All youth volunteer guidelines can be found on the 'About Volunteering' page on our website.

  • Youth under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will remain onsite and supervise the minor for the duration of the event.
  • Youth between the ages 14 to 18 years must either be accompanied by an adult OR be signed in by an adult at the beginning of the event OR bring a signed youth waiver form. The Youth and Individual Service Agreement can be filled out digitally or printed with a parent/guardian signature.

The completed Youth & Individual Service Agreement form should be presented to the Green Kirkland Steward hosting the event—hard copy or proof of electronic submission is acceptable.

Court Ordered Service:

Court-ordered/mandated service options are limited. If this applies to you, visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website for more information.

Safety Protocols:

COVID-19

Green Kirkland stewardship events follow a City of Kirkland approved COVID-19 safety plan (current as of October 31, 2022).

  • Face coverings are optional and welcome at outdoor Green Kirkland stewardship events.
  • Pre-registration is requested from participants.
  • Please stay home if you do not feel well or have any COVID or flu-like symptoms

Visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website for more details of current safety guidelines.

Weather

Events are generally rain or shine. Cancellations can occur due to unsafe weather including excessive heat or cold, high winds, storms or poor air quality. Participants will be notified via email and/or onsite signage.

When

  • Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

South Rose Hill Park, 12730 NE 72nd St, Kirkland, 98033, View Map

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