Volunteers will help clean critical park areas by pitching in with tasks like mulching and weeding.
All experience levels and ages are welcome following the safety and event guidelines (see below). Tools and training are provided. Events are 100% outdoors and occur rain or shine*!
This event will be led by a Kirkland Parks Management crew member.
How to register:
Please use the 'Register on Eventbrite' button on this page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite.
Registration is requested for all participants to ensure we have enough tools/space.
- Families: please register a name for every participant including yourself and any youth attending with you. You can reserve slots for each family member by adding 'tickets' to your registration.
- Teams/groups: please have each adult register independently OR contact us to set up a closed event.
What to Bring and Wear:
Required:
- Closed-toed shoes (e.g., tennis shoes, sneakers, or boots but no sandals)
- Youth Service Agreement (if applicable)
Recommended:
- Wear clothes that can get dirty and protect against thorns
- Long pants and long sleeves are recommended
- Full water bottle & snacks
- Rain gear and layers OR sun protection as needed
Optional:
- Garden gloves (we can provide them if needed)
- Masks/Face coverings are optional and welcome
Gloves, tools, and training are provided.
Meeting Location, Parking & Facilities:
Parking is available on the street by Mark Twain Park. Carpooling, walking, biking, or busing to the site is always welcome! Visit the KC Metro trip planner to plan your bus trip.
There is no restroom facility at this site.
Youth Volunteering:
All youth volunteer guidelines can be found on the Kirkland Volunteering page.
- Youth under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult who will remain onsite and supervise the minor for the duration of the event.
- Youth between the ages 14 to 18 years must either be accompanied by an adult OR be signed in by an adult at the beginning of the event OR bring a signed youth waiver form. The Youth and Individual Service Agreement can be filled out digitally or printed with a parent/guardian signature.
The completed Youth & Individual Service Agreement form should be presented to the Kirkland Parks Management crew member hosting the event—a hard copy or proof of electronic submission is acceptable.
Safety Guidelines:
*Weather
Events are generally held rain or shine but may be canceled or relocated if weather or site conditions are unsafe such as high winds, flooding, snow, lightning, or unsafe air quality (smoke). Participants will be notified via email (if possible) or signage will be placed onsite in the event of cancellation.