Increase Biodiversity at Picnic Point Park!

Please join us Saturday, August 29, from 10a.m. to noon for a Summer Cleanup on Picnic Point Beach.

This event is open to the public. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. Tools and all other necessary materials will be provided.

With many local schools starting the following week, this is a good chance for families to spend a morning outdoors together before the new school year begins. High school students may also be able to earn community service hours toward graduation requirements by volunteering. Please check with your school for details on qualifying activities.

Earlier this year, we planted native strawberry and wildflowers along the shoreline at Picnic Point Beach. Now it’s time to prepare the beach for the winter. For this event, we’re planning to clear any grass and weeds that are crowding the young plants and re-mulch to help retain moisture and protect them and other plantings during the winter months. Time permitting, we’ll also pick up litter and clear invasive species such as blackberry or ivy.

A healthy, wooded beach, rich with native vegetation, will cool stream temperatures, provide habitat for birds and fish, and slow erosion.

Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be on site, along with Picnic Point Forest Stewards and members of Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds.

Please join us as we continue to restore and improve one of our area’s most vital marine habitats!

WHAT TO BRING

Please layer your clothing appropriately for weather conditions. Wear long sleeves and long pants you don't mind getting dirty, wet, and muddy, along with sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Lightweight jackets, hats, sunscreen, and water bottles are also recommended. Remember to bring rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Also bring water and a snack.

Hand tools and gloves will be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you wish. Please do not bring power tools or herbicides.

WHERE TO MEET

Meet at the Picnic Point parking lot: 7231 Picnic Point Rd Edmonds, WA 98036

Sign-in location is near the pedestrian overpass of the BNSF railway on the west end of the parking lot.

WHERE TO PARK

There is free parking on site. However, this lot can fill up on weekends and sunny days, so try to arrive early or carpool if possible.

Hope to see you there!