Promote Biodiversity at Adriana Hess Wetland Park in University Place - Join PCD's Aug. 8 Work Party!

Volunteer with Pierce Conservation District at Adriana Hess Wetland Park in University Place on Saturday, August 8th, from 10 AM - 12 PM. Activities will include caring for existing plants in the demonstration gardens and removing invasive plant species such as Himalayan blackberry, non-native trees, and English ivy. This work supports local water quality, wildlife (especially birds!) habitat, and pollinator health. Exact meeting location will be provided after signing up.

What will volunteers be doing at the event?

While the exact tasks at hand vary through the year, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities. Healthy ecosystems and thriving wetlands are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.

In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

• Caring for existing native vegetation
• Adding a layer of tree mulch around plantings to reduce the regrowth of invasive weeds and drought stress during the dry season.
• Removing invasive plant species such as English ivy, Himalayan blackberry, English holly, bindweed (aka Morning Glory), Scotch broom, etc.

For your safety and comfort please bring:

• Clothing that can get dirty
• Long pants and sleeves
• Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)
• Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)
• Full water bottle!