A hardy crew of VBA volunteers is working to maintain and restore habitat in the Paradise Valley Preserve in partnership with the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust. The crew removes invasive plants and installs native trees and shrubs, critical work that addresses climate change (trees store carbon), improves water quality, and provides food and shelter for our resident and migratory birds. With the arrival of fall, plan for chilly or wet weather. Even in the cold, this crew has fun.

Time: 10 a.m. to noon (Thursdays and second Saturdays)

Upcoming dates:

Thursday, Sept. 24

Thursday, Oct. 1

Saturday, Oct. 10

Thursday, Oct. 15

Thursday, Oct. 22

Thursday, Oct. 29

Thursday, Nov. 5

Saturday, Nov. 14

Thursday, Nov. 19

Meeting place: Judd Creek Loop Trail trailhead, on the east side of 111th Ave. S.W. in Paradise Valley. Look for the sandwich board sign. If it's not there, look for it a half-mile further south on 111th Ave. near the tall cedars. If you arrive late, follow the signs to the worksite.

Tools needed: Bring your own shovels and loppers, if possible. A few extra tools will be on hand, but bringing your own helps assure we have enough for everybody.

Attire: Please bring your own work gloves. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Questions? Contact Jim Evans at frangula54@gmail.com.

The Paradise Valley Preserve is the property of the Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust. All of the Vashon Bird Alliance’s activities on the preserve are planned in consultation with Land Trust stewardship staff and in accordance with the Paradise Valley Preserve management plan.

Above: A recent work party at Paradise Valley by Leslie Brown