I believe that Parks, Arts and Recreation Department can be one place where the rubber meets the road in terms of sustainability.

So, I am glad that I hauled myself down to yesterday's public input workshop on the City (of Olympia) Parks Plan. It was a great turn-out. There were somewhere between 150 and 200 people there.

Join Olympia Volunteers in Parks on Saturday, October 4th from 9-noon as we clip ivy from trees at Garfield Nature Trail. Meet at the top trailhead at 620 Rogers Street NW. Parking is extremely limited, so please consider walking, cycling or public transit. Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Please dress for the weather.

All are welcome, but those 17 and under must have signed parental permission, 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Questions? Contact Olympia Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Coordinator Todd Smith at 753-8365.