For the Reporter
A portion of Clark Lake Park’s 130 acres will receive some volunteer attention on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the annual “ReLeaf” event from 9 a.m. until noon, rain or shine.
Volunteers are asked to park at the East Hill Maintenance Shops, 12607 SE 248th St., and shuttle vans will take them to the site.
Kent Parks has been holding a “ReLeaf” volunteer event at this natural area since 2002. Centered by a sparkling lake and surrounded by development, the park has forested trails, open meadows, a stream and wetlands that provide habitat for numerous species of wildlife.
Trained Green Kent Partnership Stewards and other volunteers help care for specific areas of the park, removing invasive weeds, planting appropriate native trees, shrubs or groundcover and maintaining their sections. This year, ReLeaf volunteers will be returning to an un-stewarded area that was cleared and planted during last year’s event but needs additional maintenance and plants.
No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome to participate. Limited tools are provided, plus water and coffee/hot chocolate provided by Starbucks at 4th and Meeker.
Register by noon Oct. 8 at kentwa.gov/ComeVolunteer.
For more information, call 253-856-5113.
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