This is a large two phase project. Phase One will be site preparation and restoration, once the flood season has passed.
First, there needs to be a fence to separate the wetlands. Invasive blackberries and other trash must be removed. Native plants, clover, and wildflowers will be added to make the site more attractive for people and wildlife from birds and butterflies, to bees, ducks, and bats.
Volunteers for this work will be greatly appreciated. There will be a page or link about scheduled work parties as they begin.
The donation of fencing would be magnificent. Like Cross Park, some split rail would make a great nature boundary. The donor would be given some advertising privileges.
A generous donation of trail gravel has been received from Washington Rock in Kapowsin. There will be a need to do some minor leveling and possibly adding trails to prevent muddy traffic in phase two, an event space for a community market and possible community events.
The west portion of the space will be native vegetation, but the event space will need mowing due to fire risk. Donation of a lawn mower or landscaping services would be appreciated.
Getting around on the property for watering the new plants might be easier with an electric cart. Someone who can volunteer a golf cart or a watering tank would be appreciated.
Grants will be applied to, and monetary donations will fill in the funding gaps. Monetary donations can be made to Clover Creek Commons through the Spanaway Community Association, click here to give though PayPal. Spanaway Community Association is a non-profit 501c3 organization, so donations have the potential to be tax deductible.
Phase Two of the project will be the event space and the Community Market. Several Parkland businesses are organizing to plan this portion. Pierce County has agreed to allow a closure of A Street during a market event since there are many nearby side streets to go around the closure.
Tents, vendors, artists, musicians, and food trucks will be organized by the group planning Phase Two. This portion will be dependent on the length of the rainy season and progress on Phase One.
Donation checks for the project may be made out to:
Spanaway Community Association
PO Box 1071, Spanaway, WA 98387
Please write Clover Creek Commons in the “for” location.
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