Longfellow Creek is the second largest Salmon bearing creek in Seattle (Thornton Creek being the largest). Every year, salmon return to the creek but few make it all the way to spawning due to threatened habitat. The creek drains almost 3000 acres of West Seattle and is one of only four waterways left in Seattle that flows freely year-round. This is where we need your help! This CITO is being held in conjunction with EarthCorps, the Green Seattle Partnership, and local stewardship groups who are hosting this fall planting at Longfellow Creek. We will be working to restore the habitat along the creek as well as in adjacent green spaces to improve water quality and provide habitat. Please come join us!
RAIN OR SHINE! BRING YOUR RAIN BOOTS!
It will be wet! The soil is pretty soggy so we will be planting a variety of wetland tolerant plants, which is fun!! Rain boots will be very helpful for volunteers in the wetland sites, but there are some upland areas that we will also be planting that will be less soggy.
THE LIFE CYCLE OF SALMON
From: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lifecycle_of_Pacific_salmon.jpg
This family-friendly planting day is great for all ages, and no experience is necessary. EarthCorps will supply gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and volunteer education. EarthCorps will provide everything you need to know about tool use and safety, forest health, information on the park, and the importance of the work you’ll be doing. No prior experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! You'll get a great work-out, spend some time outside in a beautiful area, and feel great knowing that you spent your day doing something good for your community and our urban environment. Bring friends and family with you, or meet new friends as you work together in your neighborhood park.
THE BASICS:
EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water, light refreshments and volunteer education. We will provide everything you need to know about tool use and safety, forest health, information on the park, 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:
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Clothing that can get dirty and wet (because they will!)
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Long pants and a long sleeve shirt (helps protect against prickly plants)
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Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, or running shoes are all fine, rain boots highly recommended)
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Sack lunch and snacks
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Full water bottle
EarthCorps runs events rain or shine! Remember to check the weather and bring appropriate layers and raingear/sungear if needed.
THIS VIDEO MIGHT GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT TO EXPECT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x68cNeaXkTk
YOUTH:
All unaccompanied volunteers between the ages of 12 and 17 must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
LOCATION:
Meet near the intersection of SW Juneau St and 26th Ave. SW
By Car:
- From I-5, take exit 163A for W Seattle Bridge
- Continue onto West Seattle Bridge
- Exit onto Delridge Way SW
- Follow Delridge Way SW
- Turn right onto SW Juneau St
By Bus:
- The nearest bus stop is on Delridge Way SW at SW Juneau St
- Be sure to check Metro Trip Planner for bus routes: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/
Please e-mail or send a message to oceansazul or nykkole if you have any questions!