The City of Redmond and the Cascade Land Conservancy have partnered to sponsor a special work party on Saturday, March 5 at Hartman Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Crews have removed invasive plants and the area is now ready to plant native trees and shrubs to re-establish the healthy forest and mitigate carbon in the atmosphere.

This event will kick off a collaboration with Pearl Jam, legendary local rock band, who have partnered with Cascade Land Conservancy to mitigate the 7,000 metric tons of carbon emissions their last World Tour generated. Their pledge is to help restore and plant across 33 acres of forested parkland in Redmond, Seattle, Kirkland and Kent.

No experience is necessary and gloves, tools and other materials will be available. It is important to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome, although all volunteers under 18 must either be accompanied by an adult or bring a signed waiver, which are available at www.greenredmond.org, on the Volunteer Schedule page.

All volunteers are to meet at the main park entrance at 17300 NE 104th Street and look for Green Redmond Partnership event signs. Overflow parking is available across the street at the Redmond High School, 17272 NE 104th St., or at Horace Mann Elementary School, 17001 NE 104th St.

For information on the work parties, contact Chris Tolonen at ctolonen@redmond.gov or (425)-556-2369. For general information about the Green Redmond Partnership, contact Teresa Kluver at tkluver@redmond.gov or (425)-556-2355.