Photo credit: Joe Mabel
Join EarthCorps and the Port of Everett on October 12th at Union Slough Park as they continue to work in the Union Slough natural area on the Snohomish River in Everett.
Union Slough was created by breaching a dike in the Snohomish River estuary in 2001, restoring tidal flow to a farming field and creating about 8 acres of marsh and mudflat.
An additional 4.6 acres were added to the site by another dike breach in 2005. Plants were put in the ground in 2001 and the natural vegetation has been returning ever since, but there are still some aggressive weeds that we could use your help with!
The fun will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Registration is required.
No experience is necessary. They will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing.
For your safety and comfort, please bring:
- Clothing that can get dirty (because it will)
- Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
- Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required)
- Rain gear and warm layers, or sun protection (check the weather)
- Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
- Full water bottle (they will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
EarthCorps will also bring hot water and snacks for volunteers.
The work may include:
- Removing weeds
- Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
- Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season
Kids under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Meeting location: Just north of Everett, off the east side of Hwy 529 at 40th Pl. NE
Further information here.
October 4, 2024
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