Posted on May 29, 2020 at 1:48 PM by Allan Warren
Photo: Dave Parent, Deborah Bransford
and Sally and Wayne Larson after another
successful work party removing invasive
blackberry and ivy.
THELMA GILMUR PARK IN FIRCREST
Sally Larson – Guardian of the Salish Sea
Times are tough for all of us, but there
are glimmers of hope and solidarity
from people right here in Pierce County.
The Guardians of the Salish Sea series
highlights those that inspire us by acting
locally with love for the Salish Sea and
its peoples. These are our neighbors,
friends, community gardeners, children,
and farmers. This is you and this is me.
This is we. We are the waves of the
Salish Sea.
How is nature bringing you rest/peace
during this time?
“Nature is always a huge part of my life.
I am so pleased that walking outside
is still an okay activity. I can enjoy
spring and watch everything coming
to life close-up and personal, no social
distancing required.”
Why do you think habitat stewardship is
important?
“Stewardship is such an important job
and especially in a community pocket
park. These parks are a place where
people can get away from the hubbub
of life and gives our local wildlife an
appropriate habitat.”
What would you share with others doing
habitat stewardship for the first time?
“I would encourage anyone who wants
to help save our natural environment
and enjoys seeing progress on a monthly
basis to join a stewardship team. There
are so many unexpected wonderful
outcomes. I have found new lifelong
friends, a free education on identifying
and care of native plants, identifying
non-native plants and how to remove
them and countless other things. It is
not often that a good deed is so much
fun and enjoyable.”
Sally Larson and the Gilmur Grubbers
steward Thelma Gilmur Park in Fircrest.
If you are interested in joining a habitat
stewardship group and making a
difference in your community like the
Gilmur Grubbers, contact Caleb at
CalebM@piercecd.org