Groundswell NW Events

Sat, 10/01: Sunset Hill - Shilshole Gateway Community Meeting

Come see the in-progress designs for this important link between Sunset Hill and Shilshole - both the overall concept plan and detailed planting plans for initial improvements at both ends of the 36th ave NW median. This will be an opportunity to weigh in on the plans and on strategies for implementing them over time.

Sat, 10/15: EBCA Adopt a Street Cleanup on 14th Ave NW

This is one of our twice yearly Adopt A Street clean up events on 14th Ave NW. We will be picking up trash, taking care of the planters in the medians and doing a bit of weeding. Come dressed for the weather and bring weeding tools if you have them. We'll provide gloves and bags. Snacks and drinks will be donated by The Ballard Market.

Sat, 10/29: Crown Hill Glen Work Party

There will be a work party at Crown Hill Glen on Saturday, October 29th, from 11 to 4. We will terrace, and transplant some of the bushes, to control erosion on the slope.

In case of rainy weather please call the contact phone number to be sure the event is still happening.

For further information please contact: Joyce Ford, Friends of Crown Hill Glen 206-789-1394.

Thu, 11/10: Variety 4 Charity benefits Groundswell NW

Join us for a line-up of terrific acts at Ballard's most intimate venue for live entertainment. Suggested donation is $20, which is tax-deductible and will help Groundswell NW's continuing efforts to create community parks and habitat in NW Seattle. Order dinner from the excellent kitchen or drinks from the equally excellent bar to support Egan's generous sponsorship of this event. See the poster for more details.

Sun, 11/13: Ballard Corners Park Work Party

Please join us for a work party at Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW & NW 63rd Street) on Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 9am-12pm, rain or shine.

We'll be weeding, cutting back perennials, cleaning up debris, and raking leaves. Many hands make light (and lighthearted!) work! We look forward to seeing you there. Some tools will be provided. If you have your own gloves, weeding tools, pruners, and a wheel barrow please bring them.

Any questions, please contact Phoebe: Pheefine@AOL.com or (206) 782-8392.

No need to RSVP. We're looking forward to seeing you there!

Wed, 11/16: Friends of Kirke Park Meeting

Next Friends of Kirke Park meeting will be Wednesday, November 16, 6-7 p.m., at 864 NW 70th Street. Enter through gate on the driveway. We will be finalizing details of the holly work party and sale.

Sun, 11/20: Sunset Hill - Shilshole Gateway Workparty

Sat, 11/26: Holly-cutting work party at Kirke Park

Holly-cutting work party at Kirke Park

Where: 9th Ave NW, between NW 70th and NW 73rd

Time: Nov 26, 9 a.m. to noon.

Some pruning equipment and work gloves provided by Parks, but bring your own hand pruners. We'll be cutting and bundling variegated holly for the sale that follows the work party. Coffee and goodies provided.

Sat, 11/26: Work party at Crown Hill Glen Park

Work party at Crown Hill Glen Park NW 89th Street and 19th Avenue NW.

Saturday, November 26th, 2011 From 11 AM until 4 PM.

Removal of invasive, non-native plants, and trail maintenance.

For more information, please contact Joyce Ford, Friends of Crown Hill Glen, (206) 789-1394.

Sat, 11/26: Variegated Holly Sale at Kirke Park

Variegated Holly Sale at Kirke Park

Where: 9th Ave NW, between NW 70th and NW 73rd

When: Saturday, November 26, noon to 3 p.m.

Beautiful variegated holly for the holidays— $5/bundle. This is the last year for this fundraiser, since the trees will soon be removed for construction of the park.

Other Events

Thu, 10/06: Community Crime Prevention

Sat, 10/08: Crown Hill Center Play Structures

October 8th and 9th are the build days for the new Crown Hill Center play structures.  Volunteers needed from 8am to 5pm.  Please contact Catherine.weatbrook@gmail.com or call 206 372 2033 for available shifts.

Sat, 10/08: Golden Gardens Reforestation and Trails Work Party

Saturday, October 8 from 9 am - 12 pm, Golden Gardens Park will host its monthly Golden Gardens Reforestation and Trails (GGREAT) work party.

We will be removing invasives and mulching. All are welcome and no RSVP is required for this event.

Please invite your friends! Please bring sturdy work shoes, long pants, water and any snacks you may want. We will provide gloves and tools. We will meet near the off-leash area north of the upper parking lot (outside of the restrooms). While we love them, please be sure to leave pets at home for the work party.

Please email us with any questions or concerns, and visit our website: https://sites.google.com/site/goldengardensseattle/ to stay posted on park activities and to find directions to the park. You will find a calendar of events on our website to know exactly what's going on at the Park.

As a final note, this year's Green Seattle Day will be on Saturday, November 5. You can register to work at your favorite park (including Golden Gardens!) at: http://greenseattle.org/events/2011-events/november/green-seattle-day-11-5. Hope to see you on October 8!

Sun, 10/09: Llandover Woods 2nd Sunday Work Party

Llandover Woods is a pristine serene urban forest with abundant native plants and wildlife- we work on restoration every month.

Meet at West of of parking lot west of the white brick pillars at the end of 145th.

Please RSVP each month by email so we can plan our work sessions. Wear sturdy clothes and bring water, coffee, or snacks. We provide gloves and tools.

Meet 9am sharp at end of the parking lot just west of the white brick pillars at the end of 145th.

Sat, 10/22: Let's Play Salmon Bay

Please join us at our much-anticipated Let's Play Salmon Bay festival, dedicated to play, inclusion -- and fun. This isn't a fundraising event; it's a fun-raising event, a time to talk about the Salmon Bay School Playground project (also see our Facebook page and website), learn some more about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and just have some plain ol' fun, like face-painting, card tricks, games, a potluck, cake walk, labyrinth to walk, and more. If you'd like to share a potluck, donate tables and tents, or just generally help out, please contact me. And please: bring your children, your neighbors, your friends. It's going to be so much fun to do this together!

Sat, 11/05: Ballard RainWise Walking Tour

• Learn how Ballard is taking the lead on managing stormwater and protecting Puget Sound.
• Discover how to create a beautiful yard and receive a RainWise rebate.
• See rebated rain gardens and cisterns on private property.
• Meet face to face with contractors to help get you started.

 Stay tuned for more details!

Sat, 11/05: Green Seattle Day

Green Seattle Day is this Saturday, November 5! This day kicks off our city-wide planting efforts. You can register to work at Golden Gardens from 10 am to 2 pm at: http://greenseattle.org/events/2011-events/november/green-seattle-day-11-5.

Please bring sturdy work shoes, long pants, water and any snacks you may want. We will provide gloves and tools. We will meet near the off-leash area north of the upper parking lot (outside of the restrooms).

Please email us with any questions or concerns, and visit our website: https://sites.google.com/site/goldengardensseattle/ to stay posted on park activities and to find directions to the park. You will find a calendar of events on our website to know exactly what's going on at the Park.

Hope to see you on Saturday!

Wed, 11/09: Panel Discussion on Shoreline Master Program

Sun, 11/13: Llandover Woods 2nd Sunday Work Party

Llandover Woods is a pristine serene urban forest with abundant native plants and wildlife- we work on restoration every month.

Meet at West of of parking lot west of the white brick pillars at the end of 145th. Please RSVP each month by email so we can plan our work sessions. Wear sturdy clothes and bring water, coffee, or snacks. We provide gloves and tools.

Meet 9am sharp at end of the parking lot just west of the white brick pillars at the end of 145th.