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SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association Work Party - West Bay Woods
DESCRIPTION:We will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \n  \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\n  \nYou must register with the WTA to join: https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB000001eBnN/
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-work-party-west-bay-woods-2/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Ivy Removal Volunteer Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We will be continuing to remove invasive English ivy from the West Bay Woods\, and we need help from our wonderful volunteers! \nIf you arrive by car\, please park on Rogers St. and sign in at our reception table at the Dickinson Trailhead. \nWe will have some tools and work gloves available\, but please bring your own clippers/pruners and gloves if you have them. As always\, we will provide coffee\, water\, and snacks. \nSee you there!
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/april-volunteer-work-party-save-the-date/
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UID:1283-1744965000-1744986600@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association Work Party - West Bay Woods
DESCRIPTION:We will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \n \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\n  \nYou must register for this event at: https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB000001eBll/
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-work-party-west-bay-woods/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250311T042240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T042631Z
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SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association - West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis is a WTA event. To participate\, you must RSVP through the WTA. \nTake in views of Olympia’s West Bay while we work to create a sustainable trail in this tranquil neighborhood preserve. \nAbout the Area\nThe West Bay Woods is a remnant shoreline forest on the western shoreline of the Deschutes Estuary. The bluffs over West Bay Drive historically fed the beaches of the Deschutes Estuary. Today the forest is separated from the tidal waters by post-industrial fill. Though degraded\, logged in the early settlement period\, and farmed in places\, many glimpses remain of what the forest once was. \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll have fun\, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary. \nProject Description\nWe will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \nHiking Information\nOur hike to the project site is expected to be less than 1 mile over flat or gently rolling terrain. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\nFor safety reasons\, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. \nPlanning Information\nGet ready for a great day outside! \nWhat it Takes to Do This Work Party\n\nNo experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need\nExpect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain\nRecommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18\n\nWhat to Wear\nRequired: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes\nWork gloves\nEye protection (glasses\, sunglasses\, or safety glasses)\nLong pants\n\nRecommended: \n\nSturdy work or hiking boots\nLong sleeved shirt\n\nA hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally\, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own\, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons\, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants\, or sturdy closed toes shoes\, will not be able to participate in the work party. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and plenty of water\nRain jacket and pants\nExtra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather\nA pack to carry your personal gear\nA sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!\n\nFirearms and weapons are not allowed.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-west-bay-woods-work-party-4/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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UID:1269-1743150600-1743175800@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association - West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis is a WTA event. To participate\, you must RSVP through the WTA. \nTake in views of Olympia’s West Bay while we work to create a sustainable trail in this tranquil neighborhood preserve. \nAbout the Area\nThe West Bay Woods is a remnant shoreline forest on the western shoreline of the Deschutes Estuary. The bluffs over West Bay Drive historically fed the beaches of the Deschutes Estuary. Today the forest is separated from the tidal waters by post-industrial fill. Though degraded\, logged in the early settlement period\, and farmed in places\, many glimpses remain of what the forest once was. \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll have fun\, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary. \nProject Description\nWe will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \nHiking Information\nOur hike to the project site is expected to be less than 1 mile over flat or gently rolling terrain. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\nFor safety reasons\, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. \nPlanning Information\nGet ready for a great day outside! \nWhat it Takes to Do This Work Party\n\nNo experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need\nExpect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain\nRecommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18\n\nWhat to Wear\nRequired: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes\nWork gloves\nEye protection (glasses\, sunglasses\, or safety glasses)\nLong pants\n\nRecommended: \n\nSturdy work or hiking boots\nLong sleeved shirt\n\nA hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally\, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own\, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons\, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants\, or sturdy closed toes shoes\, will not be able to participate in the work party. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and plenty of water\nRain jacket and pants\nExtra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather\nA pack to carry your personal gear\nA sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!\n\nFirearms and weapons are not allowed.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-west-bay-woods-work-party-3/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250311T041504Z
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UID:1266-1742977800-1743003000@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association - West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis is a WTA event. To participate\, you must RSVP through the WTA. \nTake in views of Olympia’s West Bay while we work to create a sustainable trail in this tranquil neighborhood preserve. \nAbout the Area\nThe West Bay Woods is a remnant shoreline forest on the western shoreline of the Deschutes Estuary. The bluffs over West Bay Drive historically fed the beaches of the Deschutes Estuary. Today the forest is separated from the tidal waters by post-industrial fill. Though degraded\, logged in the early settlement period\, and farmed in places\, many glimpses remain of what the forest once was. \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll have fun\, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary. \nProject Description\nWe will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \nHiking Information\nOur hike to the project site is expected to be less than 1 mile over flat or gently rolling terrain. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\nFor safety reasons\, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. \nPlanning Information\nGet ready for a great day outside! \nWhat it Takes to Do This Work Party\n\nNo experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need\nExpect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain\nRecommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18\n\nWhat to Wear\nRequired: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes\nWork gloves\nEye protection (glasses\, sunglasses\, or safety glasses)\nLong pants\n\nRecommended: \n\nSturdy work or hiking boots\nLong sleeved shirt\n\nA hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally\, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own\, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons\, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants\, or sturdy closed toes shoes\, will not be able to participate in the work party. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and plenty of water\nRain jacket and pants\nExtra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather\nA pack to carry your personal gear\nA sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!\n\nFirearms and weapons are not allowed.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-west-bay-woods-work-party-2/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250311T234007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T234007Z
UID:1270-1742718600-1742743800@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association - West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis is a WTA event. To participate\, you must RSVP through the WTA. \nTake in views of Olympia’s West Bay while we work to create a sustainable trail in this tranquil neighborhood preserve. \nAbout the Area\nThe West Bay Woods is a remnant shoreline forest on the western shoreline of the Deschutes Estuary. The bluffs over West Bay Drive historically fed the beaches of the Deschutes Estuary. Today the forest is separated from the tidal waters by post-industrial fill. Though degraded\, logged in the early settlement period\, and farmed in places\, many glimpses remain of what the forest once was. \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll have fun\, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary. \nProject Description\nWe will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \nHiking Information\nOur hike to the project site is expected to be less than 1 mile over flat or gently rolling terrain. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\nFor safety reasons\, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. \nPlanning Information\nGet ready for a great day outside! \nWhat it Takes to Do This Work Party\n\nNo experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need\nExpect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain\nRecommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18\n\nWhat to Wear\nRequired: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes\nWork gloves\nEye protection (glasses\, sunglasses\, or safety glasses)\nLong pants\n\nRecommended: \n\nSturdy work or hiking boots\nLong sleeved shirt\n\nA hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally\, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own\, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons\, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants\, or sturdy closed toes shoes\, will not be able to participate in the work party. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and plenty of water\nRain jacket and pants\nExtra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather\nA pack to carry your personal gear\nA sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!\n\nFirearms and weapons are not allowed.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-west-bay-woods-work-party-5/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250307T204013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T041704Z
UID:1260-1742637600-1742652000@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Ivy Removal Work Party
DESCRIPTION:We will be continuing to remove invasive English ivy from the West Bay Woods\, and we need help from our wonderful volunteers! \nIf you arrive by car\, please park on Rogers St. and sign in at our reception table at the Dickinson Trailhead. \nWe will have some tools and work gloves available\, but please bring your own clippers/pruners and gloves if you have them. As always\, we will provide coffee\, water\, and snacks. \nSee you there!
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/west-bay-woods-ivy-removal-work-party/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Ecosystems":MAILTO:info@olyecosystems.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250311T041110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T042753Z
UID:1264-1742373000-1742398200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association - West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis is a WTA event. To participate\, you must RSVP through the WTA. \nTake in views of Olympia’s West Bay while we work to create a sustainable trail in this tranquil neighborhood preserve. \nAbout the Area\nThe West Bay Woods is a remnant shoreline forest on the western shoreline of the Deschutes Estuary. The bluffs over West Bay Drive historically fed the beaches of the Deschutes Estuary. Today the forest is separated from the tidal waters by post-industrial fill. Though degraded\, logged in the early settlement period\, and farmed in places\, many glimpses remain of what the forest once was. \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll have fun\, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary. \nProject Description\nWe will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \nHiking Information\nOur hike to the project site is expected to be less than 1 mile over flat or gently rolling terrain. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\nFor safety reasons\, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. \nPlanning Information\nGet ready for a great day outside! \nWhat it Takes to Do This Work Party\n\nNo experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need\nExpect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain\nRecommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18\n\nWhat to Wear\nRequired: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes\nWork gloves\nEye protection (glasses\, sunglasses\, or safety glasses)\nLong pants\n\nRecommended: \n\nSturdy work or hiking boots\nLong sleeved shirt\n\nA hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally\, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own\, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons\, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants\, or sturdy closed toes shoes\, will not be able to participate in the work party. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and plenty of water\nRain jacket and pants\nExtra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather\nA pack to carry your personal gear\nA sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!\n\nFirearms and weapons are not allowed.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-west-bay-woods-volunteer-workparty/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250311T040620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T042515Z
UID:1262-1741941000-1741966200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Washington Trails Association - West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis is a WTA event. To participate\, you must RSVP through the WTA. \nTake in views of Olympia’s West Bay while we work to create a sustainable trail in this tranquil neighborhood preserve. \nAbout the Area\nThe West Bay Woods is a remnant shoreline forest on the western shoreline of the Deschutes Estuary. The bluffs over West Bay Drive historically fed the beaches of the Deschutes Estuary. Today the forest is separated from the tidal waters by post-industrial fill. Though degraded\, logged in the early settlement period\, and farmed in places\, many glimpses remain of what the forest once was. \nWhat to Expect\nWe’ll have fun\, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary. \nProject Description\nWe will be focusing on making the current trail through the preserve more established and durable. The work will involve removing organic material\, backfilling with gravel\, improving drainage\, and building box steps in a few steep sections. \nHiking Information\nOur hike to the project site is expected to be less than 1 mile over flat or gently rolling terrain. \nSchedule\n\n8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew\, rain or shine\n8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing\, then hike to the project site\nMorning: Work at your own pace\, and take breaks throughout the day\n12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail\nAfternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day’s work\n3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead\n\nFor safety reasons\, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed. \nPlanning Information\nGet ready for a great day outside! \nWhat it Takes to Do This Work Party\n\nNo experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need\nExpect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain\nRecommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18\n\nWhat to Wear\nRequired: \n\nSturdy closed-toe shoes\nWork gloves\nEye protection (glasses\, sunglasses\, or safety glasses)\nLong pants\n\nRecommended: \n\nSturdy work or hiking boots\nLong sleeved shirt\n\nA hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally\, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own\, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons\, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants\, or sturdy closed toes shoes\, will not be able to participate in the work party. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLunch and plenty of water\nRain jacket and pants\nExtra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather\nA pack to carry your personal gear\nA sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!\n\nFirearms and weapons are not allowed.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/washington-trails-association-west-bay-woods-work-party/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20250108T054854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T054854Z
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SUMMARY:Work Party for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:This year for Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, we will be hosting a large work party in the West Bay Woods. As a community\, we will be planting trees and shrubs and installing tree-protector cages. In the past\, the crowd has finished the task a bit early — Thank you\, enthusiastic Volunteers!! — so we have also planned alternate weed-pulling projects for those avid weeders out there. Bring your work gloves\, your favorite snack\, and weather-ready clothes! Come on foot if you can. If you need to drive\, please park on Rogers Street NW.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/work-party-for-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20241106T225211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241129T173431Z
UID:1243-1732874400-1732888800@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:"Green Friday" Volunteer Work Party in West Bay Woods
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in volunteering! We’ll be meeting from 10AM- 2PM at the Dickinson Ave entrance of West Bay Woods\, we hope to see you there!\n\nEvery year on the Friday after Thanksgiving\, Olympia Ecosystems holds a work party that we call “Green Friday.” This is also Native American Heritage Day. In a counterpoint to the consumerism of Black Friday\, Green Friday offers a sense of shared community around the stewardship of our local ecosystems.\n\nThis year\, we will be gathering in the West Bay Woods to cage cedars\, redwoods\, and firs in the closed restoration area across West Bay Drive from the derelict Reliable Steel building. This area has been closed for restoration for the last three years to enable ecosystem recovery without human or cervine (deer) impacts\, and has begun to recover nicely\, with areas of dense red elderberry and vigorous alder\, cottonwood\, and willow growth.\n\nIt is time to reopen this area to the public – and the deer – but before we do\, we need to protect the many conifers that we planted over the past years\, specifically cedar\, redwood\, shore pine\, and Douglas fir.\nJust to see this area from the inside is a treat you will not want to miss\, with its commanding view of Budd Inlet from the Olympics to the north\, Tahoma to the east\, and the Capitol building to the south. Join us on Green Friday for a day of service and community!
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/green-friday-volunteer-work-party-in-west-bay-woods/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20241002T160420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T160420Z
UID:1239-1729936800-1729951200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Party - Tree Protectors for baby Cedars at Cooper Crest!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 26th to upgrade the tree protectors for our baby cedars from 10AM-2PM at Cooper Crest Preserve located at 2922 20th Ave NW. These cedars we planted in 2022 have been growing big and strong\, and need larger cages to keep them safe from pesky deer. It’s the first work party for this large project of giving new cages to over 1\,000 cedars! Bring work gloves\, pliers\, and sledgehammers if you have them. Park along the street or at Marshall Middle School. See you there!
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/volunteer-work-party-tree-protectors-for-baby-cedars-at-cooper-crest/
LOCATION:Cooper Crest\, 2922 20th Ave NW\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20240831T215844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T215844Z
UID:1229-1726318800-1726329600@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:10-year Anniversary Celebration in the West Bay Woods!
DESCRIPTION:Olympia Ecosystems is 10 years old! Please join us in the West Bay Woods on Saturday\, September 14th from 1-4pm to celebrate all of the accomplishments over the past decade. We will have light treats (including ice cream!) and refreshing drinks\, music\, speakers\, and a tour of the woods to highlight everything this organization has done over the years with incredible community support. We look forward to celebrating with you and building a vision for the next ten years! Kiddos and leashed dogs are welcome.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/10-year-anniversary-celebration-in-the-west-bay-woods/
LOCATION:Dickinson Ave NW Trailhead\, 1319 Dickinson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20240626T050933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T050933Z
UID:1220-1723284000-1723298400@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Party - Saturday\, August 10
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a few hours to continue to remove the ivy from the West Bay Woods near the Dickinson Ave NW trailhead. If you enjoy your walks in the West Bay Woods\, try to imagine that it was all once covered in ivy with little understory diversity and a lost generation of trees. We will be giving tours of the woods around 1:00pm\, including areas that are currently closed for restoration\, and sharing our vision for the next trails we are planning. Come lend a hand and see for yourself how much difference a few hours of weed pulling can make!
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/volunteer-work-party-saturday-august-10/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
ORGANIZER;CN="Olympia Ecosystems":MAILTO:info@olyecosystems.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20240402T234445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T234445Z
UID:1213-1713607200-1713621600@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Work Party - Saturday\, April 20
DESCRIPTION:Anyone with a yard knows that early spring is prime time to nip invasive species in the bud before they really take off; that’s also true of our preserves! We have another work party in the West Bay Woods coming up the third Saturday in April.  Please come on out and reconnect with your community by helping Olympia Ecosystems remove invasive ivy. \nA welcome table will be set up at the Dickinson Ave. trailhead; The event will run from 10am to 2pm. At 1:00PM there will be a tour of the West Bay Woods. We hope to see you there! \nWhere: The east end of Dickenson Ave NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502 \nWhen: Saturday\, April 20\, 10AM – 2PM \nWhere to park: Please park on the street without blocking private driveways. \nWhat to bring: Appropriate clothes for the weather\, boots\, work gloves\, water. We will provide shovels\, buckets\, and snacks.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/volunteer-work-party-saturday-april-20/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20240106T081104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T081104Z
UID:1168-1705312800-1705327200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:MLK Jr Day Planting Party - January 15th
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, January 15 at 1515 West Bay Drive for a big day of planting native plants and shrubs into Stormwater Park North (the northern unit of the West Bay Woods) by the heron and salmon sculptures at the West Bay Art Crossing. We will be underplanting this section of shoreline forest\, recently freed from English ivy\, with conifers and native understory plants to reboot forest succession for the next generation. We will also be spreading mulch and doing some light weeding. \nWalk or ride your bike if you can. If you are coming from the Northwest Neighborhood\, you can walk down the Woodard Ave NW Pathway. We’ll have tools\, snacks\, water\, hot tea & coffee to share (bring your own mug!). \nWhere: 1515 West Bay Dr. NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502 \nWhen: Monday\, January 15th\, 10AM – 2PM \nWhere to park: Limited parking is available at the end of Woodard Ave. Overflow parking is available at Smyth Landing (1801 West Bay Drive NW). \nWhat to bring: Appropriate clothes for the weather\, boots\, work gloves\, water. We will provide all other tools and refreshments. \nWhy it’s important\nThis project consists of a detached remnant shoreline forest that includes the impervious slabs of now demolished out-buildings of a defunct plywood mill. The hillside forest is dominated by bigleaf maple and red alder. \nThe understory and successional conifers\, however\, are largely absent\, as the area has been long neglected and is now covered in a think blanket of English ivy\, that has inhibited natural regrowth. \nThis area presents a meaningful opportunity to address water quality issues with green infrastructure and forest restoration. Our long-term goals are to install neighborhood-scale green infrastructure to treat 730\,000 gallons per day of urban runoff that currently flows directly into Budd Inlet and to create a publicly-accessible community space that supports education\, recreation\, and art.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/mlk-jr-day-planting-party-january-15th/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231216T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230331T162711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T163153Z
UID:646-1702720800-1702735200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Work Party – December 2023
DESCRIPTION:We continue the permitting process to turn the former parking lot at this site into a pond. We have made significant progress this year on that front. However\, we have a persistent problem with bind weed (or morning glory)\, and Himalayan blackberry. Some of this site is undergoing glorious reforestation and is at this point self propelled. Some of it still needs our help. Morning glory removal is for those with patience. We will be working with our WCC crews and you\, our volunteers\, to weed this area and to translocate some black cottonwood in the form of live stakes. Join us and help make a difference at our Stormwater Park South site in the West Bay Woods! \nParking: Limited parking is available at  1215 West Bay Drive (across from the derelict Reliable Steel buildings). You may also park at West Bay Park and walk down West Bay Drive to our site. \nWhat to bring:  We will have some tools\, but please consider bringing water\, gloves\, and garden tools for weeding. We’ll provide water\, coffee\, and snacks.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/west-bay-woods-work-party-december-2023/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230331T162630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T161617Z
UID:643-1700301600-1700316000@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Work Party – November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our new Stormwater Park above West Bay Drive is nearing completion!  We are excited to open this section of the West Bay Woods up to the public\, but we need to get some plants in the ground first!  Please come help OlyEcosystems plant native species at Stormwater Park South.  Parking is very limited on site\, so please be prepared to park at the West Bay “Rotary” Park and walk a block or so to the site.  Please bring gloves and a shovel\, if you have one.  We will have some tools available.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/west-bay-woods-work-party-november-2023/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230331T162506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T161430Z
UID:640-1697882400-1697896800@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Work Party - October 2023
DESCRIPTION:OlyEcosystems is working to eventually connect the restoration area on West Bay Drive\, at the south end of the Preserve\, to the rest of the West Bay Woods. The weeds are starting to take over at this site and we need your help.  Please come help remove invasive species at the restoration area in the south West Bay Woods\, near West Bay Drive and Brawne Ave.\, across from the Rotary Park. \nPlease park at the Rotary park and walk up to the Restoration site just across West Bay Drive\, on the lot north of 909 West Bay Drive here. \nWe will have some tools\, but please consider bringing water\, gloves\, and garden tools for weeding.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/october-volunteer-work-party/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230905T161249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T161249Z
UID:1152-1694858400-1694872800@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Work Party - September 2023
DESCRIPTION:OlyEcosystems is working to eventually connect the restoration area on West Bay Drive\, at the south end of the Preserve\, to the rest of the West Bay Woods. The weeds are starting to take over at this site and we need your help.  Please come help remove invasive species at the restoration area in the south West Bay Woods\, near West Bay Drive and Brawne Ave.\, across from the Rotary Park. \nPlease park at the Rotary park and walk up to the Restoration site just across West Bay Drive\, on the lot north of 909 West Bay Drive here. \nWe will have some tools\, but please consider bringing water\, gloves\, and garden tools for weeding.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/west-bay-woods-work-party-september-2023/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230819T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230331T162259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T060634Z
UID:634-1692439200-1692450000@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:August Volunteer Work Party
DESCRIPTION:What combines time in the great outdoors\, the satisfaction of improving local habitat\, and spending time with others who enjoy the same? Join us to Nix the Knotweed along the edge of Green Cove Creek. Sponsored by the Olympia Ecosystems (OlyEcosystems) along with our stewards. \nWhy nix the knotweed? Knotweed is highly invasive and spreads quickly. It can quickly dominate stream banks\, sides of roads\, gardens\, and other sunny\, moist\, and disturbed sites. It shades out native plants\, reduces access to streams\, and its strong roots can even destroy buildings. \nWhen? From 10am-1pm on Saturday August 19\, 2023 \nWhere? Park on the corner of 14th Ave NW and Kaiser Road NW or at the Grass Lakes Park entrance on Kaiser Road\, then carefully cross Kaiser Road (site is on the West side of Kaiser Road NW). \nWhat to wear/bring? Wear any comfortable clothing\, and bring any sharp cutting tool: hand loppers\, pruners\, or small landscape scythes work well. Coffee and water will be provided. BYOC – bring your own cup! \nPlease email Diane at diane@olyecosystems.org to register!
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/august-volunteer-work-party/
LOCATION:Green Cove Creek Preserve
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230331T162216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T162216Z
UID:631-1689415200-1689429600@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:July Volunteer Work Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/july-volunteer-work-party/
LOCATION:Cooper Crest\, 2922 20th Ave NW\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230714T142858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T142858Z
UID:1069-1689411600-1689429600@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:West Bay Woods Work Party
DESCRIPTION:What better way to beat the heat then gather with community in the shady woods for some weeding? We will be working in and around the fenced in area downhill from the Hays Avenue Trailhead. \nFor those of you who have never been inside this fenced in area or who have not been there in a while\, you will be pleased with how this hillside is progressing. We hope to open this area up next spring. For now\, we will be finding tansy ragwort\, butterfly bush\, clearing horsetail around new plants\, finding blackberry and freeing the plants in the wetland area from morning glory (aka bindweed). \nParking: Either at site entrance off of West Bay Drive or park along Rogers St NW and walk down from the Hays Avenue Trailhead. \nWhat to bring: Work gloves and a can-do attitude. We will provide water and light snacks.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/west-bay-woods-work-party/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035849
CREATED:20230331T162130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T162130Z
UID:629-1686996000-1687010400@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:June Volunteer Work Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/june-volunteer-work-party/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035850
CREATED:20230331T162820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T162945Z
UID:649-1685095200-1685102400@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:Nix the Knotweed
DESCRIPTION:Nix the Knotweed is an all-volunteer effort led by professional organic gardeners and landscapers in Connecticut: Suz Thompson\, Petie Reed\, and Perennial Harmony Gardens. We credit them for their mentorship in mechanical means of controlling invasive knotweed varieties.
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/nix-the-knotweed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035850
CREATED:20230331T161944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T161944Z
UID:626-1684576800-1684591200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:May Volunteer Work Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/may-volunteer-work-party/
LOCATION:West Bay Woods
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T035850
CREATED:20230331T161738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T161804Z
UID:622-1681552800-1681567200@olyecosystems.org
SUMMARY:April Volunteer Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Work Party
URL:https://olyecosystems.org/event/april-volunteer-work-party/
LOCATION:Cooper Crest\, 2922 20th Ave NW\, Olympia\, 98502\, United States
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