Community Workparty Saturdays @ the Downtown Commons
You're invited to help with projects, share skills, build community, and connect with local experts in environmental practices. Spend a pleasant and rewarding Saturday with us!
When: This Saturday from 11 am – 3pm (and every Saturday)
Where: The Downtown Commons, 911 Adams St. SE, Olympia WA
What: Wear sturdy shoes and warm clothes for outdoor work, work gloves if you want them
Why: Tasty, healthy snacks provided. If you're staying the whole time, please bring a lunch to eat or share
Saturday March 3
Landscape Architecture Design Workparty! Help us measure the Commons site and neighborhood for a long term landscape design with local landscape architect Markthor MacFarlane of ArchEco Design. This will be the basis of a "Master Plan" for the site and block and a vision 30 years in the future, working backwards to develop detailed designs for projects planned this Spring.
Upcoming Saturday Workparties
Flagstone Pathway: Work beside Todd and Kari Harris of Stone People to create a long-lasting flagstone pathway.
Soil Amending and Bed Preparation: Develop beautifully balanced and rich soil in preparation for a bountiful growing season.
Green Tour Hub cleaning, lighting and repair: Help set the stage for a successful EcoBuilding event – prep work at the old Schoenfeld’s Furniture store, 4th and Capitol
