Restoration Event with WA State Parks at Squak Mountain

Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and WA State Parks on an invasive species removal event, where we’ll be working to eradicate European Holly on Squak Mountain. This friendly-appearing plant is actually a Class-C noxious W**d, with its dense shrubbery stifling our Western WA native plants if left unchecked. Join Anne Newcomb, our restoration extraordinaire, and the knowledgeable Washington State Parks Cascade Foothills Park Ranger Ellen Moline in helping our native plants thrive.

We will be going off-trail to eradicate any holly we find, so closed-toe shoes are a must. We’ll also be carrying in any tools we need to successfully remove these species—feel free to bring gloves if you have them.

WHEN AND WHERE
Date: Thursday, May 15th
Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
Where: Squak Mountain Trail Parking at May Valley Loop Trailhead. We will meet in the parking lot and walk up the hill together on the trail with tools.

What to Bring
Bring your own gloves if you have them. There will be gloves available for those who don't have their own. Please dress in layers and in clothing you don't mind getting dirty. Old denim is perfect to protect your skin from pricklies! Closed-toed shoes are a requirement, long sleeves, and pants are recommended. Be sure to bring a bottle of water and any snacks you might need for the afternoon.

POINT OF CONTACT
Anne Newcomb, work party leader: YW5uZSB8IGFubmVuZXdjb21iICEgbmV0

Registration required.

You may also like the following events from Issaquah Alps Trails Club:

• This Thursday, 1st May, 08:30 am, Trail Cleanup Event with WA State Parks at Squak Mountain in Issaquah
• Next Saturday, 10th May, 09:00 am, High Point Logging History Hike in Issaquah
• This month, 14th May, 06:30 pm, King County Executive Candidate Forum in Issaquah

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