For the Journal<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Volunteers are invited to join the Green Kent Partnership (GKP) Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for a fun-filled morning of restoration work and community camaraderie in celebration of Green Kent Day, an annual celebration of GKP’s work restoring 1,344 acres of forests and natural areas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n All are welcome and no experience is necessary for participation in restoration and tree-planting projects. Volunteers are needed at the Green River Natural Resources Area, 21250 Russell Road S. and Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St.\u00a0 Registration is required at kentwa.gov\/ComeVolunteer.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n “The Green City Days are an amazing demonstration of community-driven problem-solving in action,” said Kory Kramer, Forterra’s Green Cities program manager.\u00a0 “Our forested parklands are threatened by invasive weeds. Volunteer restoration events remove invasive weeds and restore native forests while fostering a sense of civic and community pride.\u00a0 Kent’s continued support of this important work is critical for achieving regional stewardship goals.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Kent, Seattle, Tacoma, Kirkland, Redmond and Everett make up the Green Cities Network. Collectively they are working to restore 7,500 acres of publicly-owned urban forests and natural areas serving a population of more than 1.1 million people. More than 2,000 Puget Sound residents are expected to volunteer at Green City Days around the region this fall.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n “The Green Kent Partnership helps to make Kent’s great parks and wetlands that much better and more beneficial. Volunteers play a critical role in the work. Green Kent Day is one of the best opportunities for people to get involved each year, and one of the most fun,” said Kent Mayor Suzette Cooke, who is expected to attend the post-restoration barbeque to recognize Green Kent Partnership Stewards and volunteers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Farrington Court, Fred Meyer, King Conservation District, and Starbucks are all sponsors of this year’s Green Kent Day, helping the event grow and accomplish even more work than previous years.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n =====<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Green Kent Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n =====<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n