Tag: salvaged wood

  • Field Notes: Now that’s local!

    During this time of being thankful and reflecting on what we love and value, it should come as no surprise that we here at King County Parks love the trees in our “big backyard.” And our resourceful staff have found ways for the trees in our parks to keep on giving, even after they’re no…

  • Field Notes: You can dance if you want to…

    Last month, our Backcountry Trails Crew finished a brand spankin’ new trail bridge in Spring Lake/Lake Desire Park. The 29-foot bridge replaces an old, deteriorating one and connects the park with McGarvey Park Open Space. Built to US Forest Service standards, the bridge is made from salvaged wood our crew found on site and milled…