Point Defiance Animal Loop Road Work Party

Third Sunday of the Month | 9:30 am-12 pm Meet on the trail across from the back of the Zoo Maintenance buildings on North Animal Loop Rd. (view map) Register online via MyImpact Join local botanist Romey Haberle to take back the trailside from nonnative blackberries and set the native berries free. We’ll work in this sunny stretch of trail to free up native salmonberry and huckleberry in this favorite birding spot and entrance trail to our beautiful forest. In April, we will start the morning by scoping out early emerging spring flowers including osoberry, salmonberry, hazelnut and alder. We will then focus on removing blackberries from the west side of the trail and then will finish the morning by adding wood chips to keep those blackberries away. This opportunity is best for ages 12+ because we will mostly be working with blackberries and those bite back! What You’ll Do Remove unwanted weeds Care for newly planted native plants Learn about local ecology and restoration practices Have fun working with fellow nature lovers What to Bring Wear sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a water bottle. Tools, gloves, and training provided. Where to Meet Meet on the trailhead across from the zoo parking lot on on North Animal Loop Rd. (view map) Where to Park Parking is available in zoo parking lot D, directly across from the trailhead. Youth Participant Waiver If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please come to the event with our Youth Participant Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.