UW Arboretum/ANA work party June 29, 2024 9:30-11:30

One of our fellow neighbors summed up the mornings’ efforts perfectly: “Please pass on my sincere thanks for those that spent their morning helping to work/clean our neighborhood areas!!

I was unable to help due to my job, but I drove by around 11:45 am by chance and saw all the good work that was completed and the full UW truck. All the workers I saw appeared happy/pleased with a good day’s work even though they were a bit dirty. I received a number of smiles and waves even though they didn’t know who I was driving by. (It’s amazing what a smile and wave does.)

I felt terrible that I wasn’t able to help, but was so grateful that there were neighbors that took part of their Saturday to make a difference!!

I am pleased to live here with neighbors that were willing to help out today!”

Marian Farrior, Restoration Outreach Coordinator at the UW Arboretum, and the ANA are partnering this spring on a joint work party Saturday, June 29, 9:30 – 11:30. The exact location is being determined but the work will focus on invasive plant removal in our very own neighborhood! Marian and her group of team leaders lead volunteer work parties regularly throughout the year but this is the very first one just for us!! Children are welcome and there is a group size limit of 20 so please let me or ANA president Leslie Ladd know soon if you’d like to participate. Here are further details from Marian. If you have any more questions, please contact Leslie at lesladd@att.net

“Wear long pants, sturdy shoes or boots (this is a must!), and dress for the weather (we do not recommend wearing fleece– burrs stick to it). Bring your own water bottle and favorite insect repellent (and EpiPen if allergic to bee stings). We provide the tools, training, snacks, and gloves. We prefer if volunteers are vaccinated.

The work party will be cancelled if it is raining. You can call the work party cancellation line at (608) 263-7327 after 8:15 a.m. for a message to find out if the work party has been cancelled.”