The thorn people. That is what the Donor Squad crew (above) named themselves after completing a day of Himalayan blackberry removal with the Nature Consortium. On the brisk afternoon of February 26th, Donor Squad did their part to help restore the West Duwamish Greenbelt in West Seattle.
After four hours of intense battle with the ruthless Himalayan blackberries, the thorn people declared victory until next time. The crew paid their respects, packed their weapons, and retreated home to fish broken thorns out of their skin. Every respectable soldier has scar wounds.
The Nature Consortium's Urban Forest Restoration Project is committed to restoring the West Duwamish Greenbelt. This green belt is 482 acres and is the largest remaining forest within Seattle city limits. The main goal is to reintroduce the native conifer species and to remove the invasive Himalayan blackberry plants, making this reintroduction possible.
The best part about volunteering with the Nature Consortium is that they provide superb entertainment. Their mission is to connect people, arts, and nature. They support local musicians while entertaining their volunteers. Not a bad way to keep the troops motivated! To learn more about the Nature Consortium, please visit www.naturec.org.
Donor Squad is a Seattle start-up committed to connecting people with local nonprofits. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/DonorSquad. To join the Seattle meetup group, go to www.meetup.com/DonorSquad.
it was freezing cold but we managed to get in there. Go Thorn people!! :)
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