Final preparations are taking place at Odlin County Park for the Oct. 26 and 27 planting party. More than 800 trees, shrubs, and ground plants have arrived, along with all the tools needed for volunteers to help County Parks with the final step in the Odlin renovation project. This is the largest wetland habitat restoration project Parks has ever undertaken. The event promises to be a fun and rewarding outdoor community activity this month, Parks encourages citizens to join in on the Planting Party at Odlin Park, Lopez Island, the last weekend of October.

Volunteers will plant native trees and shrubs to enhance wetlands and wildlife habitat in the park. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day and volunteers can choose to help for one or more four hour shifts over the weekend. The shifts generally will start at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

“County Parks really needs your help with this planting – all the plants need to be in the ground this fall while conditions are good, so please come out and support your park,” says Dona Wuthnow, Parks and Fair Director. Delicious locally produced food and drink will be available. Isabel’s Espresso and the South End General Store have made generous beverage and snack donations. Volunteers will receive a cotton shoulder bag or a patch, with the Parks’ logo, as a thank you for their efforts. For those camping overnight, there will be a bonfire Saturday evening.

All ages are welcome to participate. School-aged youth can receive community service credit for participating.

For more information, contact Christina or Jennifer at the Parks main office: Parks@sanjuanco. com or 378-8420.