Adopt-A-Park Ellsworth Springs East Native Planting

About this event

Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program to care for Ellsworth Springs East Urban Natural Area. We’ll plant over 700 native plants in an area that volunteers cleared from ivy earlier this year !

This work improves the health of the forest by reestablishing a diverse mix of over 40 plant species that support pollinators and wildlife, and also includes edible and medicinal plants for people. No prior planting experience necessary!

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form .

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• There is no bathroom at this location.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. Work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Planting will involve digging, bending and kneeling. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

Advance registration is requested. Ellsworth Springs Native Planting Volunteer RSVP .

Registration will close 24 hours prior to the event. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.

• Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344