City seeks volunteers for park cleaning event


September 6, 2012 · 11:41 AM

The city of Kenmore invites volunteers to assist in beautifying Rhododendron Park on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Help is needed in picking up litter, raking debris, pulling weeds and dispersing mulch. Additional clean up activities may be completed along the Burke-Gilman Trail if time and staffing allows.

The event will happen rain or shine, and individuals, families and community groups are encouraged to participate.

Please bring gloves and basic gardening tools if possible as limited quantities are available. Water and light snacks will be provided.

Rhododendron Park is located at 6910 NE 170th St in Kenmore.

For more information, please contact Leslie Harris at lharris@kenmorewa.gov or call (425) 398-8900.

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