For the Reporter
Kent Parks invites volunteers of all ages and abilities to one or more of its four annual community events this fall.
The first is National Public Lands Day, observed throughout the country on the fourth Saturday in September (Sept. 26). Volunteers will help create a winding gravel trail at Burlington Green in downtown Kent, West Meeker and Railroad Avenue North.
National Public Lands Day began in 1994 to keep the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the three million Americans who worked from 1933-42 to preserve and protect America’s natural heritage. In 2014, 175,000 volunteers participated at more than 2,000 sites in every state, the District of Columbia and in many U.S. territories. To date, Kent is one of 22 registered sites in the state.
October events are “ReLeaf” at Clark Lake Park (10th), Arbor Day at Riverview Park (17th) and the fourth annual Green Kent Day at the Green River Natural Resources Area (24th).
All events are Saturday mornings, 9 until noon, rain or shine. Tools, staff and light refreshments are provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottles to refill from a cooler and reduce landfill waste.
Register to volunteer by noon three days before each event at KentWA.gov/ComeVolunteer. For more information, contact Victoria Andrews at 253-856-5113.
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