Where: Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15th St, Bend, OR (posted coordinates)
When: Thursday, May 18th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Who: Anybody that can make it
Once again, Bend Parks and Rec has asked for our help with native planting, this time at the new Alpenglow Park. This 37-acre park is in one of Bend’s rapidly growing areas and serves as a hub for recreation activities, community gatherings, opportunities to enjoy nature and connections to trails.
Alpenglow Park includes an open lawn area, bouldering, playground, seasonal sprayground, event pavilion, off-leash area for dogs, demonstration garden, several accessible trails, multi-use pathways and a state of the art climbing area.
With less than 8% of the park space being lawn area, Alpenglow Park is intentionally abundant with natural areas. The views of the Cascades showcase the high desert landscape and incorporate mature stands of ponderosa pine and juniper trees.
We will be assisting Bend Parks and Rec with planting native grasses and other native plants to the unfinished areas along the road and parking areas. The park, like all living things, requires stewardship of its natural resources.
Your job, should you wish to take on this great opportunity, will be helping make a new park better by planting a variety of native plants. With our help, Bend Parks and Recreation hopes to make this area a healthy, inviting habitat for all to enjoy!
SCHEDULE:
We will meet at the parking area, posted coordinates, from 8:15-8:30 am. From the parking area we will walk to the various project sites. At the replanting sites we will divide up the plants that BPRD provides. Then we dig and plant away! Once complete we will pack out the used planting tubs and leave them in the trailer provided by BPRD. They will be returned to the nursery for recycling.
WEATHER:
Weather in Oregon is always unpredictable. Dress like you would for caching in the high desert.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING:
Sturdy work gloves are recommended, along with either closed toe hiking shoes/boots and older work clothes you don't mind getting dirty. And I would keep your rain gear in the car, just in case. Remember we brought a battery powered drill and auger that made planting easy. You may have one too.
Also……
Drinking water
Snack
Sunscreen
A hat
And don’t forget tools (if you have them)
Planting spade or shovel
Buckets for hauling plants
Pruning sheers
Anything else you can think of to help with planting
WHAT BPRD WILL PROVIDE:
BPRD will provide direction for the project and will have a volunteer waiver/sign in sheet for the event.
Also……
Native plants
Trash bags
Shovels
Buckets
First Aid Kit
Trash Removal/recycling after the project
We know several of you are experienced with planting and gardening so we’re counting on you!
THANK YOU!
