Nurture Native Wildlife @ Nelson Nature Park - Join PCD's Oct. 26 Work Party!

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• Volunteer with Pierce Conservation District from 9 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, October 26th, at Nelson Nature Park in Edgewood. Activities will include caring for existing plants, sheet mulching bare soil to prevent regrowth of weeds, and removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry, non-native trees, and English ivy. This work supports water quality, our local wildlife, and pollinators. Exact meeting location will be provided after signing up.

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

• While the exact tasks at hand vary through the year, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities. Healthy ecosystems and thriving wetlands are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

• Caring for existing plantings
• Adding a layer of tree mulch in the restoration spaces to reduce regrowth of invasive weeds
• Removing invasive species such as English ivy & Himalayan blackberry

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty
• Long pants and sleeves
• Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)
• Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)
• Full water bottle!

Youth Policy: Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.