Lake Merritt Weed Warriors
Our MISSION: Join volunteers helping to maintain the landscaped areas around Lake Merritt funded by the 2002 Measure DD Clean Water Safe Parks bond measure. About the Weed Warriors Following a model used successfully at the Morcom Rose Garden, an ad hoc group of citizens have organized themselves to help Public Works staff maintain the Measure DD-funded landscape beds around Lake Merritt by performing tasks such as mulching, weeding, deadheading flowers, planting replacement plants, and general cleanup. Thanks to Oakland Public Works‘ Parks Supervisor Keary Brink, parks maintenance staff supports us with equipment, supplies and mulch, and removal of pick-up truck loads of green waste. Those who wish to join a monthly work party, typically held on the last Saturday of every month, can sign up to receive email invitations. People who wish to work on their own schedule can adopt a specific planter bed. If you are interested in joining this effort, please join our list for workday announcements: Contact us at: [email protected] Lake Merritt Weed Warriors received the 2017 Parks Stewardship Award by the Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation in recognition of the LM Weed Warriors volunteers outstanding contribution to the landscaping of the Lake Merritt shoreline.
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video: Lake Merritt Weed Warriors background and history, interviews with co-founders Joel Peter and Jennie Gerard.
NEXT WORK DAY: Saturday, Dec. 7, 9am to noon Lake Merritt Weed Warriors plan to work on the landscaped beds along Lakeside Ave at the foot of Madison. If you have gloves and pruners, bring them. If not, there will be loaner gloves and tools for your use. For those whose backs aren't up to weeding, there will be litter pickers for your use. In addition, there may be some opportunities for dead-heading and other plant care. |
Lake Merritt Tidal Marsh Project
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Tidal Marsh Planting slideshow, January 18, 2014
Tidal Marsh Planting, Saturday, November 16, 2013 |
Tidal Marsh Planting slideshow, December 21, 2013
Tidal Marsh Planting slideshow, October 19, 2013 |
Marsh plants get added protection from Weed Warrior volunteers.