Broom Banishers III at Darlin Creek Preserve

May 7

In this weekend event, will be going to Darlin Creek Preserve and removing Scot’s broom from the wetland loop trail. This work is made fun and easy by good tools and good company (I wouldn’t work on a Saturday if it wasn’t at least a good time). We are close to finishing a major section of broom pulling!

Come enjoy a spring morning on our 312-acre public-access preserve with trails, bridges, and beaver dams. And, help restore Darlin Creek Preserve to diverse, native habitat. If you choose, you are also welcome to join us in imaginative realm of the first “Broom Banishers” trilogy, seen just below.

Broom Banishers III: The Return of the Weed Wrench

Negotiations between the Scot’s broom empire and the Capitol Alliance have ceased. Tensions rose to a breaking point as the broom empire unveiled a threat of expansion into neutral lands. Their new weapon, yellow flowers, began to appear on planet Darlin Creek Preserve, ending any chance of a diplomatic resolution.

However, unbeknownst to the enemy, the volunteers had predicted the empire’s movements and amassed their own fleet of new, upgraded weed wrenches. After recovering from their snow defeat in episode II, the volunteer team made plans to advance upon the position of the broom army with their new broom-banishing gear. In this storyline filled with treachery and pitched battle, only one side will emerge victorious. Will it be the broom empire, or the volunteers?

Find out in episode III: Return of the Weed Wrench.

Saturday, May 7
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Darlin Creek Preserve, Olympia

Volunteers must fill out an annual Volunteer Waiver before volunteering with CLT. Minors must be accompanied by an adult or have both pages of the Minor Waiver Release Form filled out ahead of time. You may print and fill out your waiver ahead of time and bring to the event or send us a photo of your completed waiver. We will also have extra waivers at the event. Completed waivers, questions, and concerns can be emailed to [email protected].

COVID-related Safety

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• • If you are sick in any way or have come in contact with someone who has been sick in the last two weeks, please stay home.
  • Wear a face covering over your nose and mouth, except when you are at least 6 feet away from others. If you are unable to wear masks, we ask that you contact us directly for specific accommodations.
  • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from people outside your household.
  • Please bring your own food and water.
  • You are encouraged to bring your own gloves.
  • Please bring your own tools if you are able. Tool suggestions will be included in email communications once you are registered for an event.

CLT Responsibilities:

• • CLT will plan work areas to maintain a safe social distance of 6 ft or more between participants.
  • CLT will provide necessary tools and materials for the work being performed.
  • CLT will provide hand sanitizer to be used by volunteers throughout the workday.
  • CLT will provide disposable masks for those who do not have their own.

After registration, you will be signed up to receive an email two days prior to the event. This will give you detailed driving instructions, a weather forecast, and inform you of things you may need to bring to the event. Hope to see you there.