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1/25 Swamp Creek Habitat Restoration Work Party (in Kenmore) - 175th/Swamp Creek SOUTH

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ORGANIZATION: SNO-KING WATERSHED COUNCIL

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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Join Sno-King Watershed Council, in partnership with the City of Kenmore, for habitat restoration at our 175th St/Swamp Creek SOUTH site on Saturday, January 25 from 11 am - 2 pm!

SITE ADDRESS
7913 NE 175th St
Kenmore, WA 98028

On 175th near 80th Ave NE, south side of the Burke Gilman Trail, near the 522 Swamp Creek Bridge.

ON WHICH SIDE OF THE CREEK WILL WE BE?
We will be working the EAST side of the creek this time (the side that is closer to Bothell than to Lake Forest Park). If you don't see us from the road, walk back into the trees.

Families and all ages welcome. Volunteers under 18, please contact us for a parental consent form if you have not been before and won't have a grown up in tow. Come when you can and stay as long you are able.

WHAT TO BRING
* Come dressed in clothes and footwear for the weather, including possible rain and cold or heat and sun, and for getting dirty.
* Wear footgear that will keep your feet dry and that you don’t mind getting muddy.
* Wool (or thick) socks may help keep your toes warm when it is cold.
* Thick pants (denim or similar) in all weather will protect your legs from blackberry thorns.
* Sunscreen, hats, and layers are good!

Please bring
* Water bottle You are welcome to bring
* Work gloves if you have them
* Your favorite tool (shovel/clippers) if you would like to use it

But
We will have tools and gloves to share with everyone

Please note
There is no bathroom on site. The closest is at the Chevron gas station directly across SR 522. The next closest is at the official entrance to ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park at 7515 NE 175th Street, Kenmore, WA 98028.

RSVPs not strictly required, but it always feels good to know you’ll be there. Questions? Able to RSVP? Email Tracy at tlbanaszynski@yahoo.com or respond to this event.

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About SNO-KING WATERSHED COUNCIL

Location:

7815 NE 192ND ST, KENMORE, WA 98028, US

Mission Statement

Our vision - high quality of life in which local streams, rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound are clean and healthy. Our mission - to work for the health of streams and watersheds in north King and south Snohomish Counties. Our goals - Connect and empower people working to protect streams and watersheds; Advocate for laws and policies that protect streams and watersheds; Promote stream and watershed conservation, restoration & salmon recovery activities; Improve awareness and behavior via outreach and environmental education.

Description

Sno-King Watershed Council is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our members believe that our streams and waters should be places where our children can play without worrying about pollution, contamination or getting sick. We want to see salmon return again and have healthy habitat for wildlife. Green spaces and clean streams add to our quality of life. We support projects that help us take care of these places together.

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WHEN

Sat Jan 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

WHERE

7913 Northeast 175th StreetKenmore, WA 98028

(47.75558,-122.234505)
 

SKILLS

  • Habitat Restoration

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Work parties are 3 hours, but staying the whole time is not required.
  • If you are not feeling well, please stay home. We will see you next time!

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