Seattle: Sacajawea Playground

Plant a forest and grow community! Help us create a healthier, happier, and greener Seattle.

Join the fun with EarthCorps and be one of hundreds of volunteers across the city planting native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers that will become the future forest of Seattle. All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary! The event is family friendly and open to all ages. 

The Basics

Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.

This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
• Clothing that will protect your legs against prickly plants (no shorts, please)
• Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
• Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
• Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
• Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
• Travel mug for tea/coffee
• If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we're happy to provide a pair)

The event will happen rain or shine!

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks of Seattle. This project is supported by Seattle Parks and Recreation as a part of the Green Seattle Partnership. The Green Seattle Partnership's goal is to restore the 2500 acres of forested park land by 2025. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:

• Removing non-indigenous weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)
• Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
• Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)

Groups

If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. After registering your group, please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to help guide your group members.

Youth Policy

Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.
 
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to take care of all necessary preparations. 

Directions

Meeting Location: 1726 NE 94th St, Seattle, WA 98115

By Bus:
Be sure to check current routes on Metro Trip Planner: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/

By Car:
From I-5 Southbound:

• Take exit 173 for Northgate Way toward 1st Ave NE
• Merge onto Corliss Ave N 325 ft
• Turn right onto N Northgate Way 1.3 mi
• Turn right onto 24th Ave NE 0.3 mi
• Turn right onto Lake City Way NE 
• Turn right onto NE 98th St
• Turn left onto 20th ave NE
• Turn right onto NE 94th St & look for the EarthCorps signs!

From I-5 Northbound:

• Take exit 171 for Washington 522 E/Lake City Way toward Bothell
• Continue onto Lake City Way NE 1.7 mi
• Turn left onto NE 98th St
• Turn left onto 20th ave NE
• Turn right onto NE 94th St & look for the EarthCorps signs!