Weed Warriors

Saving the Planet One Tree at a Time

Weed Warriors is a volunteer coalition of amateur and professional gardeners and environmental activists serving various organizations, including but not limited to IslandWood, Sustainable Bainbridge, BI Land Trust, City of Bainbridge Island, BI Parks and Trails Foundation, BI Metro Park & Recreation District, and the Kitsap Weed Board. The goal of Weed Warriors is restoration of native forests. Healthy forests more effectively sequester carbon and are more fire resistant.

YOU can help play a part in mitigating climate change. Maintaining healthy native forests is an important factor in slowing the climate catastrophe and decreasing fires. We learn more every day about how a healthy forest can slow down global warming, reduce forest fires, and bring health and calmness in a busy world. As an example of the latter, this New York Times article details how being outdoors can improve mental health and well being.

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Join us in action! Save these dates:

• Saturday, May 17, Weed Warriors again attack blackberries and ivy at Strawberry Plant Park, 1-3pm,  at 240 Weaver NW, right on beautiful Eagle Harbor. Contact contact Jeannette for more information.

• Sunday, June 22, 1-3pm, at Bloedel Reserve. Hooray! Weed Warriors are going back to Bloedel. We had so much fun and yanked out so much ivy! Please fill out this form for volunteer registration. Park at the staff parking lot at 7766 N.E. West Port Madison Road, which is the second roundabout, turn right. Then the staff parking has a sign and is on your left. Bring gloves and clippers, but we have extras. Dress for the weather and bring water. You are welcome to come early and walk the beautiful grounds. If you have questions, contact Jeannette  or text 206-755-8461.

Below: Mountains of ivy from the Earth Day pull at Bloedel!