Trained forest stewards will be hosting the Last Saturday volunteer events in Redmond parks, continuing the restoration efforts of the Green Redmond Partnership.

All Last Saturday events are from 9 a.m. to noon on the last Saturday of the month from April through October. This month’s event is on April 27 at Grass Lawn Park, 7031 148th Ave, N.E.

The Green Redmond Partnership, initiated in 2009, has a goal of bringing 1,035 acres of forested parkland into active management over a 20-year period. Volunteers are needed to help remove non-native, invasive plants and prepare areas for fall plantings.

No experience is necessary and gloves, tools and other materials are provided. It is important to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome, although all volunteers younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult or bring a signed waiver (available at www.greenredmond.org, on the Volunteer Schedule page). An RSVP at the same website is appreciated to help organizers provide adequate tools and supplies.

The 2013 Last Saturday scheduled is:

• April 27 – Grass Lawn Park, 7031 148th Ave. N.E.
• May 25 – Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 Redmond Rd.
• June 29 – Watershed Preserve, 21760 Novelty Hill Rd.
• July 27 – Westside Park, 5810 156th Ave. N.E.
• Aug. 31 – Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 Redmond Rd.
• Sept. 28 – Westside Park, 5810 156th Ave. N.E.
• Oct. 26 – Viewpoint Park, 18440 N.E. 24th 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.