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September 25th was another great session. Bret Turner shot a video we call “Before, During and After,” that shows us doing restoration work. For another session our two teams will work separately. Art Tuftee, Concept Construction LLC, and his team are building the Hill Creek Bridge – as we’re finishing up at the pond. WeContinue reading “September 25th, 2021…”

On September 11th fourteen (14) volunteers completed all the work that was planned for the session by lunchtime. It was great! The worst ivy and holy was removed, then 20-30 yards of chips (seen in a prior post) was spread over low growing vegetation. This Saturday, September 25th, United General District #304 is our GuestContinue reading “September 11th, 2021…”

Today, on September 7th, we determined that Saturday’s sole focus will be on restoration work at Thompson Pond. Please give us a hand. Travis (above) stands before 20-30 yards of wood chips. They will be spread over “ground growing” ivy, which is the first step of the process. Special sessions, “to build the bridge” areContinue reading “Prepared for Saturday’s session”

The new bridge and trail will double the length of the Pump-house Trail and meander through one of the prettiest places in the park. We’re excited, work building bridge parts is underway… Saturday’s session, on Sept. 11th session – we’ll be working at Thompson Pond. To signup please email us…

On June 26th, due to a solid volunteer turnout, we achieved our session goal by 2:00 pm. While it was CRAZY HOT we managed to clear the concrete pad, see our photos. We removed debris, brush, steel, and overhanging tree limbs. We’re preparing to begin work on our next bridge and trail. Skagit County ParksContinue reading “June 26th, 2021…”

On June 12th, with a light turnout, we had a very productive session. We finished the Brickyard Creek Trail, that’s on Port of Skagit Property. We also worked at the Dovetail Bridge, improving the area at the bridge entrance. Both as the restoration team, at Thompson Pond, removed ivy debris and placed wood chips. ThisContinue reading “June 12th, 2021…”

Our Saturday, May 22nd session went extremely well. Kalin, Jerry and Lindsey (above) worked at Thompson Pond. Kalin and Lindsey spread chips, to suppress ivy growth, as Jerry (center photo) hauled away the ivy debris. As these photos show (Adam’s) other work was being done. Thank you Adam for stepping up, to be trained asContinue reading “May 22nd, 2021…”

Tuesday, May 18th Amos, Jerry, Art (from left to right) and I took on a special project. We moved a Japanese Maple, and a couple shrubs from a house in Sedro-Woolley to the Pump-house Trail. They had outgrown their planters and home. It turned out to be a significant undertaking, as these additional photos show…Continue reading “May 18th, 2021…”

Machine work “to get ready” was required…   We’re ready for the May 22nd session. For more photos click special session photos.   To volunteer please contact us, and follow us on Facebook. Thanks!