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Greetings Volunteers!

As we’re getting into the summer months, needs for park stewardship are increasing!  Thanks to all the volunteers who have lent a hand at our most recent events and in particular at our Earth Day restoration project.  Nearly forty individuals helped to plant over 100 native species in Priest Point Park!

Our next big event will take place on Saturday, June 1st for National Trails Day.  See the description below for registration information and details on all of our upcoming projects!

Upcoming Work Parties

Decatur Woods Park – Friday, May 10th, 9:30am-12pm

This neighborhood park is in need of weeding!  Come work side-by-side with fellow community members on the west side of the city to clean up the weeds.  Decatur Woods Park is located at 1015 Decatur St SW.

Grass Lake Nature Park – Saturday, May 11, 10am – 1pm

This work party will focus on brushing trails in Grass Lake Nature Park.  Volunteers will clear debris and crowding plants from pathways to help provide a safe area of recreation for fellow visitors.  Grass Lake Nature Park is located at 814 Kaiser Rd NW.  Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.  Meet near the entrance to the park.

Yashiro Japanese Garden – Tuesday, May 14th, 9:30am-12pm

Join the Park Stewardship team in weeding and removal of invasive plants from Yashiro Japanese Garden to preserve the symbolism of the park. Volunteers will meet inside the garden located at 1010 Plum St SE.

Madison Scenic Park – Friday, May 17, 9:30am-12pm; and Saturday, May 18, 10am – 1pm

Join us in maintaining and preserving the scenic walking path in Madison Park.  We will remove blackberry and other invasive plants to keep the path from becoming encroached.  Madison Park is located at 1600 10th Ave SE.  Meet at the entrance to the park next to the small parking lot.

Yauger Park – Tuesday, May 21, 9:30am-12pm

Park Stewardship will team up with Dirt Works to beautify the area near the community gardens at Yauger Park.  Volunteers will weed and refurbish park signage.  Yauger Park is located at 530 Alta St SW.  The group will gather near the entrance to the community gardens at the end of the main parking lot.

Woodruff Park – Saturday, May 25, 10am – 1pm

Tackle weeds at Woodruff Park to enable visitors to enjoy the public space throughout the season!  Woodruff Park is located at 1500 Harrison Ave NW.  On street parking is available.  Meet near the volleyball court off Thomas St.

Priest Point Park – Saturday, June 1, 10am – 1pm

Olympia Park Stewardship Program is teaming up with Alpine Experience to celebrate National Trails Day with a fun and exciting stewardship work party!  The goal of the work party will be to improve trail conditions on the Ellis Cove Trail.  Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided.  Meet at kitchen shelter #2 in Priest Point Park.  Registered participants will receive a coupon for a free BBQ lunch at Alpine Experience’s Mountain Life Festival immediately following the work party.  Sign up today for this free event!  For more information, call 350.753.8365.

Margaret McKenny – Tuesday, June 4, 9:30am-12pm

Join us at this charming park to spread fibar, maintain trails, and mulch tree circles.  Margaret McKenny Park is located at 3111 21st Ave SE.  Meet in the open area off 21st Ave where street parking is available.

 

*Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes or boots that can get wet and muddy. Youth under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult and all youth under 18 years must have a signed Waiver and Medical Alert or have a parents’ signature on the sign-in roster at the project work site.

 

 

Christina Newman

Program Specialist | Park Stewardship Program

City of Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation