EarthCorps is inviting volunteers to help improve the health of forested parks across Federal Way this autumn.

“Fall is prime time to plant native trees and shrubs in our local parks,” EarthCorps representative Mariska Kecskes said in a release.

EarthCorps will be hosting volunteer events at three Federal Way parks over the next few months to remove invasive species and replant damaged greenery:

• Oct. 15: Dumas Bay Sanctuary, invasive plant removal

• Nov. 19: Panther Lake, planting

• Dec. 3: Brooklake Blueberry Farm, planting

“Healthy wetlands and forests have many functions that they perform for our community like mitigating flood runoff, controlling erosion to protect neighboring properties, reducing noise, air and water pollution, providing wildlife with habitat and giving people a place to go to recreate and enjoy being outside,” Kecskes said.

“Throughout the years, many dedicated community members through the Friends of the Hylebos have invested time and heart into helping these natural areas become healthier ecosystems. Join EarthCorps/FOH and the City of Federal Way in improving the health of local forests and wetlands as we enter into planting season.”

People of all ages, schools and corporate groups are welcome to volunteer events. Training, tools and materials will be provided. Each year, EarthCorps leads more than 10,000 volunteers in environmental service projects in western Washington, working with community organizations, schools, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies.

To sign up, visit www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php or email volunteer@earthcorps.org.