Highlands Open Space #1 Park Stewardship Day

Highlands Open Space #1 is near Forbes Creek Park and adjacent to the Cross Kirkland Corridor (CKC). This open space features a beautiful forest canopy, full of conifer trees and mature bigleaf maples with an access trail and stairs which link the CKC and the neighborhood. This park is not Highlands Park and the nearest landmark is Forbes Creek Park.

Volunteers will help restore critical habitat by removing invasive plants such as blackberry or ivy, planting native plants, and helping with stewardship tasks like mulching and weeding. With your help, this park will have healthy and thriving natural areas for years to come!

All experience levels and ages are welcome following the safety and event guidelines (see below). Tools and training are provided. Events are 100% outdoors and occur rain or shine*!

This event is led by Green Kirkland Steward Vince.

For general information about what to expect at Green Kirkland events, visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website at www.greenkirkland.org.

How to register:

Please use the 'Register on Eventbrite' button on this page. After registering, you will receive confirmation emails from Eventbrite with reminders about your event.

Registration is requested for all participants to ensure we have enough tools/space. Occasionally events fill to capacity and registration closes.

• Families: please register a name for every participant including yourself and any youth attending with you. You can reserve slots for each family member by adding 'tickets' to your registration.

• Groups: Please reach out to the program coordinator if you're looking to bring more than 10 volunteers to determine if space is available.

What to Bring and Wear:

Required

• Closed toed shoes (ex. tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots but no sandals)
• Youth Service Agreement (if applicable)

Recommended

• Wear clothes that can get dirty and protect against thorns
• Long pants and long sleeves are recommended
• Full water bottle & snacks
• Rain gear, layers, OR sun protection as needed

Optional:

• Gardening gloves, if you have your own
• Masks/Face coverings are optional and welcome

Gloves, tools, and training are provided. For more tips on what to bring and wear visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website.

Meeting Location, Parking & Facilities:

Closest Address: 11600 NE 107th Pl, Kirkland, WA 98033

Please navigate to 116th Ave NE and NE 107th Pl (directly north of Forbes Creek Park). Meeting location is at the top of the stairs at the end of 116th Ave NE (see map below). If you arrive late, you will need to walk down the stairs to find the group.

Street parking is available along 116th Ave NE, and on nearby side streets. Please be respectful of neighbors and obey all posted signage. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the site is always welcome! Visit KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.

Please note that there is no restroom available at this site.

Youth Volunteering:

All youth volunteer guidelines can be found on the 'About Volunteering' page on our website.

• Youth under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will remain onsite and supervise the minor for the duration of the event.

• Youth between the ages 14 to 18 years must either be accompanied by an adult OR be signed in by an adult at the beginning of the event OR bring a signed youth waiver form.
• The Youth and Individual Service Agreement can be filled out digitally or printed with a parent/guardian signature.

The completed Youth & Individual Service Agreement form should be presented to the Green Kirkland Steward hosting the event—hard copy or proof of electronic submission is acceptable.

Court Ordered Service:

Court-ordered/mandated service options are limited to Teen Traffic Court issued by the Kirkland Municipal Court. If this applies to you, visit the 'About Volunteering' page on our website for more information and contact the program coordinator prior to any service.

Safety Protocols:

Weather:

Events are generally rain or shine. Cancellations can occur due to unsafe weather including excessive heat or cold, high winds, storms or poor air quality. Participants will be notified via email and/or onsite signage.

Stinging Insects:

All of Green Kirkland's restoration sites are in natural areas, and stinging insects such as wasps may be active, especially from May - October. Though we do our best to check sites prior to events for any hazards, volunteers may encounter stinging insects. Please take proper precautions if you know you're allergic (carry an anaphylaxis kit issued by your doctor) and alert your event host of any concerns.

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