All are invited to join the last Miller-Walker volunteer event of the 2023 season this Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Help remove ivy and other invasive plants, and plant native plants to restore habitat along Miller and Walker creeks. 

No experience needed, tools provided.

Click here to sign up for this Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Walker Preserve Park in Normandy Park at SW 168th Street & 2nd Ave SW (map below).

What to Bring:

  • Gardening gloves/work gloves (we have extras that you can borrow if you need them)
  • Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
  • Layers of clothing that can get dirty
  • Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
  • Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
  • Full water bottle

Considerations:

  • We want to keep everyone safe. Please do not sign up or attend the event if you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms:
    • Cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of smell or taste or if anyone in your household suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • We will have a hand sanitizing station on site.

Bookmark the Miller-Walker volunteer website to check back for updates.

Questions?

Contact Iris at ikemp@kingcounty.gov

This project is a joint effort of the City of Normandy Park, the City of Burien, the City of SeaTacKing County, the Port of Seattle, and the Miller and Walker Creeks Stewardship program.

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