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March 2009 News
News
From the PresidentDear friends,
This is my last message as President - I'll be turning over the reins to the capable hands of Andrea Faste at our Annual Meeting on March 9 (see notice below for details). It's been an eventful and rewarding two years, and I thank all who have helped us make progress on our mission. I'll continue on the Board and keep plugging away on the Salmon Bay Natural Area and other projects.
By now, you should have, or soon will, receive our 2007-08 Report and membership appeal in the mail - if not, and you would like to receive Groundswell mailings (usually just 2-3 per year), please contact us. And please send in your membership, bring it to the Annual Meeting or join on-line.
Hope to see you on March 9!
Dave Groundswell NW EventsSun, 03/08: Ballard Corners Planting PartyWe need lots of volunteers for this event. There will be many more plants this time; we have to the plant the raingardens and the parking strips all the way around the park. We need lots of people to come help install hundreds (yes, 100s!) of plants; no experience is needed. Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Ballard Corners Park, NW 62nd and 17th Ave NW Contact: David Folweiler, 206-714-4271, David.Folweiler@ballardcornerspark.org Mon, 03/09: Groundswell NW Annual MeetingMark your calendars to join us and featured speaker Tim Gallagher (Parks Superintendent) for a dessert potluck, election of new officers and recognition of Local Heroes. The event is a dessert potluck - bring something if you wish, but don't sweat it - there's always plenty to go around! Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMLocation: Ballard Community Center, 6020 28th Ave. NW Contact: Dave Boyd, 498-6636 Sat, 04/11: Salmon Bay Natural Area WorkpartyCome help clean up, tour the site, and learn about plans for an art installation. Bring work gloves for weeding and litter pick-up. Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Meet at the west end of The Canal parking lot, just south of NW 54th near 34th Ave. NW. Contact: Dave Boyd, dave.boyd1@comcast.net, 498-6636 Sat, 04/18: 9th Ave NW Park Work PartyWe will be weeding garden beds, installing mulch and controlling the ivy & holly. If you have a trusty tool (non-motorized) you like to use in your garden, please bring it! We’ll provide tools, water and snacks. Note: an ongoing individual volunteer orientation will be held at 11 a.m. for interested volunteers who wish to garden outside of work parties! Sponsor: Friends of 7028 - 7036 9TH Ave NW Park Work Party Time: 9 a.m. – 1p.m. Meet at: North Garden Beds Contact: Theresa McEwen 206-615-0691 or email 9thAveNWPark@gmail.com Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: 7028 - 7036 9TH Ave NW Park, North Garden Beds Contact: Theresa McEwen 206-615-0691 Sat, 04/18: Work Party- Bergen Place Park in Ballard!Come join us to build community and clean our park in downtown Ballard. We will be sprucing up the park, weeding and mulching! Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: 5420 22nd Ave NW, Seattle Contact: Victoria Sangrey, 206 335 8391, v.sangrey@comcast.net Sat, 04/18: East Ballard Community Association Adopt A Street CleanupMeet your neighbors for coffee & breakfast snacks. We'll work side by side for a couple of hours to tidy up 14th Ave NW. Then have lunch together and talk about ongoing and upcoming East Ballard activities. Tools and trash bags will be provided by the city. Refreshments will be provided by Ballard Market. Come dressed for the weather (rain or shine). Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: 5801 14th Ave NW (Blowing Sands Glass) Contact: Dawn Hemminger 206-953-3940 Other EventsSun, 03/08: Llandover Woods Sunday Open Space Bird Walk & Work PartyWe'll warm up with nature walk and focus on removal of invasive plants. Volunteers, please wear protective clothing,sturdy shoes, preferably long pants and long sleeves. Please bring drinking water. Gloves and tools provided. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Llandover Woods 3rd Ave NW & 145th go to trail head between the two columns Contact: Glenn Austin, 206-364-9252, gaustin@path.org Sat, 03/21: Carkeek STARS Volunteer Work PartyJoin other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. We provide gloves and water. Please wear sturdy shoes. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place. We're here the third Saturday of every month. Welcome! Saturday, March 21, 2009, 9am – 12pm Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle Contact: Dale Johnson, 306-362-2980, dalerayjohnson@comcast.net Sat, 03/28: Llandover Woods Trails Restoration ProjectTools and gloves provided, Please bring a lunch and water. Wear comfortable work clothes. Ages 11 & up please. we will work in a light rain. Saturday, March 28, 2009, 10am – 3pm Contact Jacobo Jimenez, 206-684-0598, jacobo.jimenez@seattle.gov Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: NW 145th St. and 3rd Ave. NW Sat, 04/04: Introduction to Permaculture ClassFind out what this Permaculture buzz is about! Whether in a garden, yard, forest or city, explore the interconnections between seemingly unrelated parts that form whole systems. Taught by two instructors certified in Permaculture Design, you will have the opportunity to learn design methods and principles. Sack lunch recommended.Location: Carkeek Park's Environmental Learning Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Road For more information or to register call 206-684-0877 Registration required. Time: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PMLocation: Carkeek Park's Environmental Learning Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Road Sun, 04/12: Llandover Woods Sunday Open Space Bird Walk & Work PartyWe'll warm up with nature walk and focus on removal of invasive plants. Volunteers, please wear protective clothing,sturdy shoes, preferably long pants and long sleeves. Please bring drinking water. Gloves and tools provided. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: 3rd Ave NW & 145th Seattle WA 98177 Contact: Glenn Austin, 206-364-9252, gaustin@path.org Sat, 04/18: 29th Annual Earth Day at Carkeek ParkSaturday, April 18, 2009, 8:30am – 1pm Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: Carkeek Park ELC & Environs Contact: Nancy Malmgren, 206-363-4116, Bill.Malatinsky@seattle.gov Sat, 04/18: 29th Annual Earth Day at Carkeek ParkVolunteer work party sponsored by Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities/Restore Our Waters. Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8:30am – 1pm Time: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd Seattle, WA 98177 Contact: Nancy Malmgren, 206-363-4116, Bill.Malatinsky@seattle.gov Sat, 04/18: Carkeek STARS Volunteer Work PartyJoin other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. We provide gloves and water. Please wear sturdy shoes. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place. We're here the third Saturday of every month. Welcome! Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Carkeek Park 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd Seattle, WA 98177-4755 Contact: Dale Johnson, 206-362-2980, dalerayjohnson@comcast.net |
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March 2009 Newsletter
March 2009 Newsletter
