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Kiwanis Ravine Stevens (KRS)

Oregon White Oak

Kiwanis Ravine Stevens is located at the end of Brygger Drive W. in Magnolia, bordering the ravine on the east side. This plot of land was purchased by the city of Seattle after being offered at a very reasonable price by the Ward Stevens family so it could be preserved as open space. A wonderful opportunity considering the plot was large enough for four homes! Before the home was torn down, it was used by firefighters to practice entering a home from the roof. It’s incredible to believe that the forest that stands before you now began from a blank slate in 2006! Discover an extensive array of native plants including high-bush cranberry, red-flowering currant, salmonberry, and Nootka rose. Several tree species occur, including Oregon white oak, also known as Garry oak, Washington’s only oak species, which is a common tree in our south prairie habitat. Planting and weeding are ongoing. Consider becoming an ambassador of this site and work whenever suits your schedule best. Contact us to learn more.

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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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