Volunteers are needed for a planting project at Auburn’s Environmental Park (AEP) on Saturday, Oct. 8 and 15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The project will plant trees to provide mitigation for impacts to vegetation associated with the construction of the boardwalk, which will add vegetative diversity and wildlife habitat to the AEP and provide a visual barrier between the park and State Route 167.

Trees to be planted will include Western red cedar, Sitka Spruce, Black Cottonwood, Pacific Willow, Scouler’s Willow, Sitka Willow and Red Osier Dogwood.

Individuals, groups and service clubs are encouraged to participate. When arriving, volunteers should check in at the Birding Tower at the end of Western Avenue to sign forms.

For more information, contact Jamie Kelly at 253-804-5092 or via email at jwkelly@auburnwa.gov.

About the AEP

The Auburn Environmental Park, an innovative project, seeks to create open space in an urbanized area while offering opportunities for economic development, water quality improvement, stormwater detention and flood control, fish and wildlife enhancement, public education and recreation, including hiking trails and bird viewing amenities. The trail head is at 410 Western Ave., Auburn.