What to Expect
Geocaching HQ is joining forces with EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnerships to restore the upland forest of Camp Long. Located in West Seattle, this 68 acre park offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb and learn about Seattle's natural history. Geocaching volunteers will work hard to remove invasive plants from the forest in preparation for fall planting.
Earthcorps will provide tools, gloves, water, light refreshments, and site specific education and leadership. Get ready to learn something new and get your hands a little dirty!
Please e-mail alex@geocaching.com with questions!
What to Bring
- Long thick pants (jeans not leggings)
- Clothing that can get dirty
- Sturdy closed-toed shoes (hiking boots or running shoes)
- A lunch and snacks
- Weather appropriate layers: Rain gear, warm layers or sun hat/ sun shirt
- A full bottle of water
Bringing kids?
If you're planning on bringing your kids, please read over EarthCorp's policy about youth volunteers: http://www.earthcorps.org/youth-volunteers.php
Volunteers under the age of 12* must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the volunteer event. Youth 12*-18 can attend our events unaccompanied, but must bring a filled out and signed Youth Volunteer Waiver to each volunteer event. Please present youth waivers to the event staff at the registration tent.
Camp Long Directions
From I-5
Take the West Seattle Bridge (exit 163A) and proceed over the bridge into West Seattle.
Just after the bridge turn left on 35th Ave SW.
Just after the first large hill turn left onto SW Dawson St. This will take you into the park.
Look for EarthCorps signs and follow them to our registration tent.
By Bus:
Closest bus stop: 35th Ave SW & SW Dawson St. Use the metro trip planner to find your route: http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/
About EarthCorps
EarthCorps is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 with a mission to build a global community of leaders through local environmental service. EarthCorps' core expertise is community-based environmental restoration. We regard restoration as a process of reestablishing healthy habitat: returning a polluted or degraded environment as closely as possible to a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem.