On Wednesday, June 19, there will be a work party to help clean up around several trees in central Ballard. The volunteer event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and they’ll be meeting at Ballard Corners Park (17th Ave NW and NW 62nd St) to remove grass and mulch around 200 trees in the blocks between 20th Ave NW and 15th Ave NW.
Photo courtesy Andrea Mojzak
From organizer Andrea Mojzak:
“As we head into summer everyone is getting their lawn mowers out, and that can be a scary sound, especially for young trees. Even the most careful mowers can nick the trunk of the trees, which leads to cuts, that invite disease and infection of trees. By spreading mulch around the base of the tree, we can create a safety buffer around the tree to ensure that this damage doesn’t happen. The mulch will also help retain moisture for the young tree during the hot, dry summer months. Come spend an evening with your neighbors, and take care of some Ballard’s young trees.”
They’ll offer tools and refreshments, and suggest that volunteers wear clothes that can get dirty and closed-toe shoes. Register here for the work party.
