Join National Wildlife Federation and Woodland Park Zoo for a special event about gardening and its important role as a solution to global warming. Attention about this worldwide issue is growing, and it’s time for gardeners to take action.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, January, 27, 2009
Time: Lecture: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Become a Trainer: 8:00 – 9:00 pm (optional)
Location: Education Center Classroom 2, Woodland Park Zoo
Cost: Free!
RSVP HERE: http://online.nwf.org/jan27gardenersguide
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• Hear from experts about the impacts of global warming on the environment.
• Real solutions for how gardening can protect plants and animals.
• Network with other like-minded gardeners and plant enthusiasts.
• Tips to strengthen and beautify your community.
• “Become a Trainer” session after the lecture.
Take the next step in your commitment to gardening.
Stick around for the “Become a Trainer” session after the lecture and learn how to give the Gardening and Global Warming presentation. Educate the members of your community about this growing threat to plants and wildlife.
This lecture is based on National Wildlife Federation’s Gardener’s Guide to Global Warming report. Download it today at www.nwf.org/gardenersguide
Monday, December 15, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
December 13th Native Plant Salvage
Bonus Native Plant Salvage for YOU! You do not need to register for this event.
Come dig up native trees and shrubs from this site scheduled for development. At this salvage, you keep whatever plants you dig. That’s right. Now is a better time than ever to shrink that lawn and install wonderful Northwest flora to benefit local wildlife and water quality.
Time: Show up anytime between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2008. We will salvage on site until about 2:00. Many salvagers can fill their vehicle in as little as an hour.
Please download and fill out a liability waiver in advance: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/waiver.htm
These salvages are loads of fun. Here are some things to know.
Upon arriving at the site, immediately check in with staff to hand in your liability waiver, and learn salvage area boundaries. If you are unsure if you can salvage in an area, ask before you dig!
Do not go to the site any other time. It is trespassing.
Salvage containers: Plastic grocery sacks, buckets, pots and buckets all work. If the plants will be going in the ground the same day, the plants can be wrapped in a tarp. Bring your own shovel. A flat spade or pointed shovel will work. Loppers or pruners help with plants on runners. If you would like a snag, bring a bow saw. No chainsaws allowed.
Dress for weather and be prepared to get dirty. Bring your own refreshments if needed.
Need help? Look for volunteers in orange vests to help you identify plants.
Directions to site
From I-405, I-5 or Hwy 520: Drive Eastbound 520 through Redmond and continue north onto Avondale Road. Turn right (east) onto Novelty Hill Road. Turn right (south) on to Eastridge DR. NE. Watch for signs directing you to the site. This event is at the same location as the Dec 6th salvage.
The following event is addition to the December 6th volunteer Native Plant Salvage. Hopefully you can make both events.
The Dec. 6th salvage information is available at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/stewardship/volunteer/plant-salvage-program.aspx
Come dig up native trees and shrubs from this site scheduled for development. At this salvage, you keep whatever plants you dig. That’s right. Now is a better time than ever to shrink that lawn and install wonderful Northwest flora to benefit local wildlife and water quality.
Time: Show up anytime between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2008. We will salvage on site until about 2:00. Many salvagers can fill their vehicle in as little as an hour.
Please download and fill out a liability waiver in advance: http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/pi/waiver.htm
These salvages are loads of fun. Here are some things to know.
Upon arriving at the site, immediately check in with staff to hand in your liability waiver, and learn salvage area boundaries. If you are unsure if you can salvage in an area, ask before you dig!
Do not go to the site any other time. It is trespassing.
Salvage containers: Plastic grocery sacks, buckets, pots and buckets all work. If the plants will be going in the ground the same day, the plants can be wrapped in a tarp. Bring your own shovel. A flat spade or pointed shovel will work. Loppers or pruners help with plants on runners. If you would like a snag, bring a bow saw. No chainsaws allowed.
Dress for weather and be prepared to get dirty. Bring your own refreshments if needed.
Need help? Look for volunteers in orange vests to help you identify plants.
Directions to site
From I-405, I-5 or Hwy 520: Drive Eastbound 520 through Redmond and continue north onto Avondale Road. Turn right (east) onto Novelty Hill Road. Turn right (south) on to Eastridge DR. NE. Watch for signs directing you to the site. This event is at the same location as the Dec 6th salvage.
The following event is addition to the December 6th volunteer Native Plant Salvage. Hopefully you can make both events.
The Dec. 6th salvage information is available at: http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/stewardship/volunteer/plant-salvage-program.aspx
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