Magnuson Park (Magazine Meadow): Boeing (Private Event)
Thank you to Boeing for partnering with EarthCorps to continue restoration efforts at one of Seattle's greatest urban parks. Warren G. Magnuson Park is located near a mile-long stretch of Lake Washington’s shoreline in northeastern Seattle. At 350 acres, it is Seattle’s second largest park. This former Navy facility is rapidly becoming home to a unique combination of features and activities for you to enjoy: recreation and leisure—boating, swimming, walks, kite flying, to name a few; sports fields; natural areas; and a community campus. The Park offers you ample opportunity to explore a range of natural areas. There are grasslands, wooded hillsides, wetlands and shoreline within the park's boundaries. Community volunteers have actively been restoring habitat areas in the park for many years. Participants should expect to learn a brief history of the Park and an overview of urban forests and ecosystems in the Puget Sound area. EarthCorps staff will discuss forest structure, native vs. non-native plant species, and environmental restoration techniques.
The Basics
Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know! 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 in our local cities. 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 and green spaces, the work can include, but is not limited to:
- Removing weeds (like ivy or blackberry)
- Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
- Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)
Please be aware that our work involves a range of physical activities including walking, bending, grabbing, and potentially:
- Navigating varied terrain: including uneven surfaces, slopes, and possibly muddy or sandy areas.
- Sustaining positions: like kneeling, crouching, or standing for extended periods.
- Contributing to tasks requiring visual and auditory awareness: such as identifying plant species (we will show you!) and following safety instructions.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure everyone can participate. Please let us know about any specific needs or concerns related to these potential tasks, and we'll work with you to find a way to make your volunteer experience rewarding and accessible.
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 print and 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
Location Information:
Parking E4 - GPS coordinates: 47.680859, -122.24818
Parking E4 Parking in Seattle, WA 6505 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Parking E4 is near the Magnuson Park Swimming Beach. Restoration site is within walking distance of the parking lot.
Meeting Location:
EarthCorps staff will meet Boeing at parking lot E4. Staff will be wearing bright yellow vests.
From I-5 (going north): Take the 65th street/Ravenna Exit. After the stop sign, go straight until you reach a stoplight. Take a right onto NE 65th Street. Follow NE 65th Street for several miles until Sand Point Way NE. Continue past Sand Point Way NE through the NE 65th Street entrance of Magnuson Park. Follow the EarthCorps event signs to the parking/registration area.
From I-5 (going south): Take the 45th Street Exit. Turn left. Follow this road east until it turns into Sand Point Way NE (approx 1.6mi). Stay on Sand Point Way NE another 2.1 miles until you reach the NE 65 Street entrance for Magnuson Park on your right. Turn right and follow the EarthCorps event signs to the parking/registration area.