Photo from last year’s NE Ainsworth Habitat Corridor planting!

We are kicking off this winter’s Stewardship Saturday series with a double header at the NE Ainsworth Habitat Corridor! The goal of this project is to create a habitat corridor in the medians on NE Ainsworth that runs from Alberta Park all the way to Fernhill Park!

The NE Ainsworth Habitat Corridor will create native habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, as well as mitigate stormwater runoff and improve water quality in the Columbia Slough. Habitat corridors in urban areas are important for aiding migration between otherwise isolated wildlife populations, promoting genetic diversity and resilience. We will be planting native shrubs, trees, grasses, and rushes to create sources of food and shelter for migrating and resident insects and birds.

To safely accommodate more volunteers at the site, this event will have two shifts. When signing up, you will have the option to choose between the AM and PM shift (either 9:00am-11:00am or 12:00pm-2:00pm). All tools and equipment will be sanitized between the shifts. Face coverings and 6 ft social distancing required. Please see our full COVID safety protocol here.

Date/Time: Saturday, January 30, 2021, 2 shifts from 9am-11am and 12pm-2pm
Meeting Location:  NE corner of Alberta Park at NE 22nd and Ainsworth

Public Transportation: Take the #72 bus line that runs on NE Killingsworth St. Get off at NE 31st Ave or NE 32nd Ave-32nd PI Alley and walk toward NE 32nd Ave. Turn right (from NE 32nd PI) or turn left (from NE 31st), and proceed to NE Ainsworth St.

Restroom: There is an ADA accessible restroom at Alberta Park.

Accessibility: This event will take place on the medians in the center of NE Ainsworth Ave, on soft, uneven ground. Parents should be aware of proximity to vehicle traffic. Safety vests will be provided and traffic cones will be placed around the medians.

This event is now FULL but you can sign up for the wait list by clicking the button below, and check out our other upcoming events by clicking through our events calendar!