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SUMMARY:The Nature Conservancy: Chuckanut Island Ivy Pull
DESCRIPTION:This 5-acre island in Chuckanut Bay south of Bellingham offers an excellent opportunity for visitors to see the beauty of one of Puget Sound’s rocky islands. It’s home to nests of bald eagles and it is a great example of native coastal forest habitat such as Douglas fir (some well over 250 years old!)\, grand fir\, madrone and western red cedar. The island’s tidal areas offer visitors a chance to see marine invertebrates such as barnacles\, rock crabs\, sea cucumbers\, limpets\, hermit crabs and blue mud shrimp. Surfbirds frequently perch on the rocky shores. \nInvasive English ivy has colonized portions of this special place and we need volunteers to help us remove it! This volunteer event requires no special skills\, will require hand-pulling of invasive ivy\, and include a short boat trip to the island. Bring a lunch! \n
URL:https://earthdaynw2020.org/event/the-nature-conservancy-chuckanut-island-ivy-pull/
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Earth Corps: Union Slough Everett Earth Month Event
DESCRIPTION:Join EarthCorps and the Port of Everett as we continue to work in the Union Slough natural area on the Snohomish River. 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! \nThe Basics\nEarthCorps 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. \nThis video may give you a better idea of what to expect. \nFor your safety and comfort please bring:\n\nClothing that can get dirty (because it will!)\nLong pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)\nSturdy 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)\nRain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)\nSack lunch and snacks (to refuel)\nFull water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)\nTravel mug for tea/coffee\nIf you have a favorite pair of gloves\, feel free to bring them (otherwise we’re happy to provide a pair)\n\nThe event will happen rain or shine! \nWhat will volunteers be doing at the event?\nWhile 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. \nIn order to help create healthy forests\, the work can include: \n\nRemoving aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)\nMaintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)\nPlanting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)\n\nGroups\nIf 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. \nYouth Policy\nYouth 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.  \nYouth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to take care of all necessary preparations.  \nDirections\nMeeting Location:\nJust north of Everett\, off the east side of Hwy 529 at 40th Pl. NE \nDriving Directions:\nFrom the North: \n\nTake I-5 South to exit 198 (Hwy 529/ N. Broadway/Port of Everett).\nStay on Hwy 529 for approximately 1/2 mile crossing a large drawbridge over Steamboat Slough- get into the right hand lane.\nTurn right onto 34th St immediately after crossing the bridge.\nStay to the right to loop under the highway\, then take a left onto 40th Pl. NE\nMake an immediate right into the Port of Everett Union Slough restoration site parking lot.\n\nFrom the South: \n\nTake I-5 north to exit 195 (Marine View Dr/Port of Everett).\nTurn left off the ramp to head north on E. Marine View Dr.\nStay on E. Marine View Drive for one mile.\nTurn left to merge onto Hwy 529/WA-99 heading north towards Marysville (NOTE: the turn itself isn’t marked\, but < ¼ mile before the turn there is a sign that says “Hwy 529: next left”).\nTravel north on Hwy 529/WA-99\, crossing over a large drawbridge over the Snohomish River and a smaller bridge over Union Slough.\nAfter crossing the smaller bridge\, turn right onto 40th Pl. NE (if you cross a third bridge over Steamboat Slough\, you’ve gone too far).\nMake an immediate right into the Port of Everett Union Slough restoration site parking lot.\n\nFrom downtown Everett: \n\nHead north on N. Broadway St (Hwy 529) towards Marysville.\nAs you leave Everett\, stay in the left hand lane to merge onto Hwy 529/WA-99.\nTravel north on Hwy 529/WA-99 crossing over a large drawbridge over the Snohomish River and a smaller bridge over Union Slough.\nAfter crossing the smaller bridge\, turn right onto 40th Pl. NE (if you cross a third bridge over Steamboat Slough\, you’ve gone too far).\nMake an immediate right into the Port of Everett Union Slough restoration site parking lot.\n\n
URL:https://earthdaynw2020.org/event/earth-corps-union-slough-everett-earth-month-event/
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteer
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