Rubus spectabilis
One of the many great berry-producing native plants that make up the understory of a healthy northwest forest. Pink flowers appear in the spring. Salmonberry fruit, shaped similarly to a raspberry or blackberry, ranges from yellow to dark orange and provides food for local wildlife and people. The tall shrub (up to 8′) can be distinguished by its pointed, sharply toothed leaflets, and shaggy, light brown stems covered in thorns. In comparison, invasive Himalayan blackberry has rounded leaflets and arching green stems. Salmonberry can be found in both upland and wetland riparian forests.
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- Do you live, work, or spend time in Kent?
- What is important to you in your local parks and natural areas?
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- Would you like to volunteer pulling invasive weeds and planting trees and shrubs? Would you want to volunteer regularly, or put together your own restoration project in an area you care about?
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At the risk of turning this into an entirely Tacoma-heavy news blog (there happens to be a lot going on lately), here’s an article from the Weekly about the new Metro Parks Board Commissioners, and one is our own long-time Green Tacoma Partnership member, Krystal Kyer.
Congratulations Krystal!
(And congratulations to Ryan Mello and Victoria Woodward for vacating their Metro Parks Board Seats for City Council!)
Last Chance To Register: Friday, January 29, 2010
We are looking for dedicated volunteers who want to take a lead in restoration activities occurring throughout Tacoma. Upon completion of the training participants will receive a field guide with lots of tips & Best Management Practices and also receive continued support from the Green Tacoma Partnership in their restoration efforts. Lunch provided. To register or for more information on the program contact Krystal (GTP Volunteer & Training Coordinator) at kkyer@tahomaaudubon.org or 253-232-9978.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 (9:30 – 3:30pm)
The Lodge at Point Defiance Park
5715 Roberts Garden Rd., Tacoma
