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Commodore Grove (CG)

This upper bluff section of this site lies just beside the concrete shelter at Commodore Park. Previously another tangle of blackberry and invasive plants, in 2016, it was planted with a variety of native plants that could handle being under the great blue heron nests where large amounts guano are found. The understory section is the very steep slope below and has been restored by Earth Corps. It is fragile slope and a number of trees have fallen, and/or are aging as the lifespan of an alder tree is approximately 50 years.

 

Kiwanis Ravine Support

Kiwanis Ravine is a natural area that sits close to the eastern edge of Seattle's Discovery Park. The ravine was formed by two drainages coming from the east and west forks of Wolfe Creek. Very little is left of those drainages today, but what remains does channel water down through Kiwanis Ravine toward the Lake Washington Ship Canal, where it is intercepted and piped to West Point, a nearby wastewater treatment plant. The ravine is home to many species of birds, plants, and animals, particularly the Great Blue Heron. In 2010 the ravine hosted approximately 80 successful heron nests. Supporting the herons through restoration of their native habitat is paramount to our mission. However, Kiwanis Ravine is so steeply sloped, the City of Seattle cannot allow the general citizenry, or HHH volunteers, to do restoration work on the steep slopes of the ravine, so specialized contractors, like EarthCorps, are hired to work these areas. Three areas with no significant slope allow volunteer access; Kiwanis Ravine Overlook (KRO), Kiwanis Ravine Stevens (KRS), and Kiwanis Wildlife Corridor (KWC). Please click here to see those areas identified on the map.

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There are many ways to get involved with HHH! Please email us for a list of current opportunities. 
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Heron Habitat Helpers
4574 36th Avenue West
Seattle, WA  98199-1146
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