Conservation Weekend Workday at Plaster Creek
For this shift, we’ll be planting native plants, which will involve the use of hand tools. We’ll be meeting near 20 Ken-O-Sha Drive SW. Note: Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our system, you’ll be able to sign up for volunteer shifts with Friends! Just scroll down to […]
Afternoon Tree Planting
Let’s plant some trees! The location for this planting is being finalized. We’ll update as soon as we have the information! — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using tools like shovels, box cutters, and rakes. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided […]
Morning Tree Planting
Let’s plant some trees! The location for this planting is being finalized. We’ll update as soon as we have the information! — Join us for a tree planting volunteer workday! During this volunteer shift, you’ll be planting trees, which will involve using tools like shovels, box cutters, and rakes. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided […]
Conservation Crew at Plaster Creek
For this shift, we’ll be planting native plants, which will involve the use of hand tools. We’ll be meeting near 20 Ken-O-Sha Drive SW. Note: Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our system, you’ll be able to sign up for volunteer shifts with Friends! Just scroll down to […]
Trail Steward Introduction Class
Ever wonder how the trail at your favorite park got there? Or how we take care of trails to keep them healthy? This class is for you! Our Introduction to Trails class will go over a brief history of trail work and trails used for recreational purposes, basic information about trail building and maintenance, why […]
Trail Steward Trail Eyes Class
In this class, we learn how to identify structures that were previously built on trails that you may have never noticed before. Knowing how to identify these structures help trail stewards find issues that need to be addressed. Much like plant identification, trail stewards need to train their eyes to know what to look for! […]
Conservation Crew at Roosevelt Park
For this shift, we’ll be doing invasive species removal, including Tree of Heaven, which will involve the use of hand tools, herbicide, and PPE. All necessary equipment and instruction will be provided. Note: Registration will take you to our third party volunteer management tool—once you’re in our system, you’ll be able to sign up for […]
Trail Steward Introduction Class
Ever wonder how the trail at your favorite park got there? Or how we take care of trails to keep them healthy? This class is for you! Our Introduction to Trails class will go over a brief history of trail work and trails used for recreational purposes, basic information about trail building and maintenance, why […]
Friends of Aberdeen Park Community Gathering and Tree Giveaway
Join Friends of Aberdeen Park and Creston Neighborhood Association for a little community gathering and BYO picnic! The afternoon is free and will include: Picnicking in the park (bring your own blanket and snacks) A tree giveaway for community members Tree planting Music About Friends of Aberdeen Park Friends of Aberdeen Park is a collaboration […]
Neighborhood Forester Tree Pruning and Maintenance Class
Our certified arborists will show you the proper techniques for pruning and maintaining trees as part of our Neighborhood Forester Class series. All tools will be provided. Want to become a Neighborhood Forester? Complete all four Neighborhood Forester classes plus a hands-on volunteer event to become a Certified Neighborhood Forester. Once completed, you’ll be able […]