There are several exciting activities happening in and near our neighborhood this Saturday, July 26!

First up:

What: 2nd Foster-Powell Street Tree Inventory Work Day
When: 8:30am – noon
Where: Holgate Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd
Who: Anyone who is interested in learning more about street trees, improving our neighborhood’s tree canopy, and/or seeing different parts of the area!

Volunteers are collecting data on the type, health, and location of street trees in our neighborhood in order the prepare a street tree plan. The plan will identify gaps in canopy coverage and whether there is sufficient diversity in the types of street trees in the neighborhood. The work day is from 8:30-noon on Saturday, and volunteers are meeting at Holgate Library. You don’t need to know about trees, just be interested in finding clues to help identify them!

Interested? You can sign up  here. You can also show up the day of!

Later that afternoon:

What: SE Neighborhood Kickball Tournament Game #4 – Foster-Powell v Mt. Scott-Arleta!
When: 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Lents Park, south of Holgate St between 88th and 92nd
Who: FoPo and Mt. Scott-Arleta residents and fans!

The Foster-Powell Pirates v Lents Rebels ickball game on the 20th was a ton of fun, and Foster-Powell also won! We now advance to the next bracket. Get more event information here.