The following organizations in the Puget Sound area sponsor ivy pulls. Please contact them directly if you wish to participate.
| Everett | Renton |
| Issaquah | Seattle |
| Kirkland | Shoreline |
| Lake Forest Park | Tacoma |
| Mercer Island |
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2009
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 425-430-6601 Tflatley@ci.renton.wa.us |
| 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 | Tatoosh
Group of Tacoma Work parties are from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Rain or shine! Metro Parks provides the gloves and tools. We will provide the water and cookies. It is a fun group and very friendly and welcoming. Hope you will join us in this worth while task! Contact: LeeAnn Perry 253-761-2983 or leeannperry@harbornet.com.
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| 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.