KENT EVENTS<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022Earth Day, April 19<\/p>\n
9 a.m. to noon, Service Club Ballfields on Kent\u2019s East Hill. A number of planting and park improvement projects are planned. Parking will be limited because the fields are being used all day, so volunteers are encouraged to car pool and park at Horizon Elementary School, 27641 144 Ave. S.E. A shuttle van will run between the park and school.<\/p>\n
\u2022Arbor Day, April 26<\/p>\n
9 a.m. to noon, West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Road (42nd Avenue South & Reith Road). Kent has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation every year since 2003 because of staff and citizen commitment to trees. Volunteers will remove invasive plants at this West Hill park, then planting and mulching hundreds of native trees in the cleared area.<\/p>\n
Events take place regardless of weather. Volunteers should bring gloves, wear sturdy shoes or boots and dress for inclement weather. People bringing their own hand tools are advised to label them.<\/p>\n
For more information or to register for these events, contact 253-856-5111, email vandrews@ci.kent.wa.us or visit the community calendar at www.choosekent.com.<\/p>\n
COUNTY EVENTS<\/b><\/p>\n
\u2022IKEA Earth Day<\/p>\n
April 19-20; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
IKEA, Renton<\/p>\n
King County\u2019s booth at the IKEA store offers techniques, practices and programs to be green. This year is full of activities and personalities, including local gardening personality, Ciscoe Morris on Saturday at 2 p.m. This free two day event blends IKEA\u2019s gardening day and will host other government agencies, groups and businesses that encourage green practices.<\/p>\n
\u2022King County Earth Day Expo<\/p>\n
April 22, 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Westlake Park, Seattle<\/p>\n
Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family and learn how \u201cIt\u2019s easy being green.\u201d<\/p>\n
The expo also features activities and educational opportunities for adults and children, including an appearance by Bert the Salmon, King County\u2019s environmental mascot, children\u2019s activity corner and more. Admission is free.<\/p>\n
\u2022University of Washington Earth Week Fair<\/p>\n
April 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n
Husky Student Union Building Lawn, UW Seattle Campus<\/p>\n
Admission is free.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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