Blackberry Blast - Forterra Restoration Party

Forterra Fridays: March 2025

Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

We’re excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in a fairly industrial area. Join us on Friday, March 21, from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, to restore essential wildlife habitat by removing Himalayan blackberry that threatens our local native trees shrubs and groundcover. Established native plants benefit local wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance air quality.You will also gain valuable insights into ecological restoration and our innovative approach to land conservation. We’ll start with a walk of the site and have restoration professionals on hand to answer questions about plants, restoration, the Green Tukwila Partnership and Forterra.Thank you to First Interstate Bank for sponsoring this event.What we are doing: The Preserve now includes an outdoor classroom area, the Cultural Garden, an enhanced trail system and continued restoration opportunities for volunteers. We’ll be removing the blackberry to ensure the trees, shrubs, and groundcover planted can thrive. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Forterra’s innovative approach to land conservation, including its role in safeguarding the Duwamish Hill Preserve

What to bring: Please dress for the weather (in layers to stay warm/dry). Snacks, drinks, tools, and gloves will all be provided.Where to Park: Park in the nearby parking lot at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Signs direct you from the parking lot to where we will meet.

Register and learn more here.

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