Habitat Restoration at Ballinger Open Space

Ballinger Open Space Join us in Shoreline for habitat restoration at Ballinger Open Space! This site was converted into a restoration site and currently being used to support a carbon sequestration project with the city. Help us remove Himalayan blackberry and other non-native plants to create a healthy habitat for native trees and shrubs. Check out a few highlights from our partnership with the Woodland Park Zoo to see how we've taken blackberry from the site to help feed zoo animals: powerlines.seattle.gov/2025/04/18/how-city-lights-tree-trimmings-become-snacks-for-zoo-animals/ www.kiro7.com/news/local/new-app-helping-woodland-park-zoo-find-greenery-animals/GWIHRIPC3BGGFKT2Q7WD7LR7MA/ arboretumfoundation.org/2020/04/07/prunings-for-zoo-animals/ This project is funded in part by King County WaterWorks. Moderate Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For safety, volunteers are required to wear: Long pants made of sturdy material Sturdy, close-toed shoes Gloves (provided) In addition, we recommend that participants bring: Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring Rain gear Snacks for breaks Long sleeved shirt At least one full water bottle Small daypack for food, extra layers, etc… Parking is limited, we recommend carpooling or taking public transit to this event. Volunteers will use street parking for this event. Site location: Google Maps There is street parking on 24th Ave NE and 25th Ave NE, both a short walk away from the site. The site itself can be accessed from a paved path on NE 200th Street (this is not accessible for vehicles) . **Please note this is neighborhood parking. Do not block mailboxes or garbage/recycling bins.** From I-5 North, use the right lane to take exit 177 to merge onto WA-104 E/NE 205th St/Lake Ballinger Way toward Lake Forest Park. Merge right onto WA-104 E/NE 205th St/Lake Ballinger Way. In 1 mile, take a sharp left onto 25th Ave NE, you can park along this street. The access point to the site is the paved path at the junction of NE 200th street and 25th Ave NE. Look for Greenway Trust signs and staff. Google Map What do urban trees in the City of Shoreline have to do with the Bank of America? Carbon sequestration! With a lot of help from King County, American Forests, The Nature Conservancy, and a local non-profit called City Forest Credits, trees will be planted at Ballinger Open Space as part of a carbon sequestration pilot project, funded in part by BOA. This project highlights the importance of trees in our urban spaces to improve both environmental and human health, and thinks creatively on how to create and maintain successful projects. Check out more information, here. Volunteers are welcomed to come out and be a part of this exciting project in Shoreline, restore an urban forest and watershed and more! Urban Communities