Green SeaTac will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service restoration and cleanup event at North SeaTac Park on Monday, Jan. 19, and all are invited.

Volunteers are needed for this event, which will run from 10 a.m. to Noon and will be led by SeaTac Forest Steward Caitlin Konya.

The effort will focus on restoring park habitat through removal of invasive plants and trail area cleanup, according to Green SeaTac.

Planned activities include:

  • Pulling ivy, digging out blackberry plants, mulching and cleaning up litter, as well as mulching newly planted trees within the park.
  • The event is open to volunteers of all ages, and no prior experience is required.
  • Participants are encouraged to wear clothes they do not mind getting dirty, sturdy closed toed shoes, long sleeves and pants, and to bring a water bottle.
  • All tools, gloves and training will be provided.
  • The event will take place rain or shine.

Volunteers will meet in the planting zone south of the parking lot in the northwest corner of the park, off Des Moines Memorial Drive. Participants should look for a sign in table and tools at the meeting location.

Parking will be available in the northwest corner of North SeaTac Park off Des Moines Memorial Drive (map below). Additional parking will be available at Sunset Park at 13800 16th Ave S. Volunteers may park in the lot or along the shoulder of 16th Ave South and walk north to cross South 136th Street, following posted event signage.

The event is part of the annual MLK Day of Service, which encourages community members to honor the day through volunteer work that supports local communities and public spaces.

For more details, click here or email caitlinakonya@gmail.com.