Tukwila: Duwamish Hill Preserve
EarthCorps is joining Friends of the Hill at their monthly work party to restore the Duwamish Hill Preserve!
Join here: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/295/
Duwamish Hill Preserve is a significant and gorgeous cultural landscape in the heart of Tukwila. Please note EarthCorps is not hosting this event.
The Basics
Join the Friends of the Hill at our monthly work party to help contribute to the restoration of this area. All ages and abilities are welcome and no experience is necessary!
For your safety and comfort please bring:
What to bring: Come dressed for the weather (rain or shine) in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (rubber boots, hiking/tennis shoes), long sleeves, long pants, warm layers, and bring a rain jacket. We’ll have tools and gloves for you to use! Help reduce waste by bringing your own refillable water bottle if you have one.
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.
Youth Policy
All ages are welcome, but we encourage all volunteers under the age of 15 to be accompanied by an adult. If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please print and bring this Green Tukwila Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
Directions
3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road
Park: Across the street from the park, next to the river.