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Cecil Moses Park

ABOUT THIS EVENT:
Join EarthCorps and King County Parks as we work and learn about Seattle’s only river: the Duwamish! Being an estuary means this area is located where salt and freshwater mix, which is especially important to threatened local salmon. Young salmon coming from the Green/Duwamish River will feed, hide from predators, and get used to salt water in the shallow waters here. Nearby trees, shrubs, and marsh plants will host insects for young fish to eat as they prepare for their lives in salt water. THE BASICS:
We’ll supplies gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and volunteer education. We will provide everything you need to know about tool use and safety, estuary health, information on the parks, and the importance of the work you’ll be doing. No prior experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new!FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORT, PLEASE BRING:

  • Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
  • Long pants and a long sleeve shirt (helps protect against prickly plants)
  • Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, or running shoes are all fine)
  • Snacks
  • Full water bottle

Events will happen rain or shine! Remember to check the weather and bring appropriate layers and raingear/sun wear if needed. 

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving natural areas in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests and riversides are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, absorb toxins in the air, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and they create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to do this, we will be focusing on planting native trees and shrubs to help reforest the park. mulching to add nutrients, and some weeding of aggressive weeds to make sure the baby plants will thrive in their new home.

GROUPS:
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active and integral role in our events. Leaders, please make yourself known to EarthCorps staff and arrive early in order to meet your group members.

Register at: EarthCorps

Driving Directions to Cecil Moses Memorial Park – 27th Ave S Tukwila, WA 98168

Heading South on 1-5

  • Take exit 158 for Boeing Access Rd toward E Marginal Way
  • Turn right onto S Boeing Access Rd
  • Continue straight onto Pacific Hwy S/Tukwila
  • International Blvd
  • Use the right lane to take the Washington 99 ramp and merge
  • Take W Marginal Pl South exit
  • Turn right onto 27th Ave S

Heading North on 1-5

  • Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 156 for WA 599 N toward Tukwila
  • Continue onto WA-599 N
  • Continue onto WA-99 N
  • Take the W Marginal Pl South exit
  • Turn right onto 27th Ave S

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