Current Happenings
Community Parks Clean-Up for Earth Day
Volunteer Help Needed!
Last year, 18 wonderful people came out on a drizzly morning in honor of Earth Day, to pick up trash and remove invasive weeds in several parks around the Town Center. Make a difference by participating in our parks cleanup this year!
When: Saturday April 20, 2024 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
We plan to meet at 9:00 am at Whispering Willow Park and, depending on number of volunteers, we will fan out to other areas from there. Hope you will join us for this fulfilling experience of civic engagement as we work together to keep our environment beautiful and free from litter.
What We’ll Do:
- Pick Up Trash: Armed with gloves, trash grabbers, and bags, we’ll scour parks and rights of way to collect litter. We will also work on areas with ivy or other invasives as time allows.
- Sort Waste: We’ll separate trash, recyclables, and hazardous materials for proper disposal.
- Connect with Others: Meet fellow environmentally conscious individuals and make new friends while making a positive impact.
Why Participate?
- Environmental Impact: Every piece of trash we pick up contributes to cleaner communities and a healthier planet.
- Fun and Fulfilling: Volunteering is a rewarding experience. Plus, it’s a great way to spend time outdoors! Time in nature is good for your mental and physical health.
How to Get Involved:
- Show Up: Bring your enthusiasm and let’s make a positive impact together! (dress for the weather, bring gloves if you have some you don’t mind getting dirty)
- Spread the Word: Share this opportunity with friends, family, and coworkers.
- For more Info: Contact organizer, Brian Saunders or the Stewardship Foundation at info@lfpsf.org
🌿 Together, we can work toward a waste-free world! 🌿
https://www.earthday.org/
LFP Celebrates Arbor Day with Ivy Removal Demonstration & Tree Canopy Preservation Event
The City of Lake Forest Park Tree Board invites the community to celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at 19055 35th Avenue NE and focus on preserving our precious tree canopy by tackling invasive English Ivy.
This family friendly event will kick off with an educational demonstration on the safe and effective removal of English Ivy. Experts will share essential techniques to protect our trees from this damaging vine. Following the demonstration, volunteers will have the opportunity to join Tree Board members to put those techniques to work directly, helping to maintain a healthy and diverse urban forest.
What’s wrong with Ivy?
Originally brought to our area as a ground cover, English Ivy can be highly destructive to trees and overall forest health. It competes for sunlight and nutrients, can choke out young trees entirely, and makes mature trees more susceptible to collapse in storms due to added weight. Removing English Ivy is a critical step in safeguarding our urban forest for years to come. For more information visit the website of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board.
“Lake Forest Park’s beautiful tree canopy is one of our greatest assets. This Arbor Day, let’s join forces to protect it.” – Tom French, Mayor
Schedule of Events
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Ivy Removal Demonstration
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Community Ivy Removal Work Party
If you are interested in joining the post-demonstration work party, please bring your work gloves and tools. Refreshments will be provided. This event is a wonderful way for residents to get involved and make a tangible difference this Arbor Day!
Source https://www.cityoflfp.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1619
The LFP Stewardship Foundation will be out to support the event. We run work parties in our local parks to do restoration work, including invasive removal and replanting with native species. If you need some help getting started, we can help you learn how to remove ivy and other invasives from your property. Contact us at info@lfpsf.org, and we will schedule an hour to work with you.
Thank you for your interest in preserving and improving |
Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation 