Looking for a way to make a difference in your community on Earth Day? Join your friends and neighbors to help restore native habitat and remove litter in Edmonds parks on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-noon.
Work will include planting trees at Yost Park, pulling ivy in Pine Ridge Park, and picking up litter at Marina Beach and Brackett’s Landing parks. Volunteers will be led by City of Edmonds staff and the Edmonds Stewards, who host monthly work parties at five parks year-round and invite the public to join them.
Details regarding the work parties are included on the Sound Salmon Solutions’ Events page at www.soundsalmonsolutions.org/events. Participation is free and open to all ages, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Minors under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Earth Day in Edmonds Parks is presented by the City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Human Services Department, the Edmonds Citizens’ Tree Board, the Edmonds Youth Commission and Sound Salmon Solutions.
It’s great that a photo from Southwest County Park (SWCP) Earth Day 2023 was highlighted here. 2024 Earth Day details will not be included in the Sound Salmon Solutions link however, because it is a county park, not under Edmonds City. (SWCP is a 120 acres undeveloped forest gem within the boundaries of Edmonds). There are 4 days of Earth Day options at SWCP including 9-12 noon on Saturday April 20 gathering at the parking lot on Olympic View Drive. For info on all 4 days events contact EdmondsIvyLeague@gmail.com.
Thanks for noticing that and to avoid confusion, we have replaced that photo with one from the city showing Pine Ridge Park volunteers.
Regardless of where these parks are the efforts by citizens are awesome. Unity in environmental stewardship is something we just can’t buy. I love seeing these folks trying so hard to save all communities. I sure hope the future of Edmonds stays strong with community volunteers. I sure hope they have someplace left to try and save. I am not physically capable of joining in the weed pulling etc. but give me a call. I can bring donuts etc. I can donate a little cash to help with needs like gloves and waders and tools. Teresa W. MEN has my phone number and my permission to give it to these orgs and supporters of these volunteers. Don’t assume any political meaning HAHA with next statement but it truly does take a Village.