People are being sought for a Native Plant Stewardship Program that will provide training in preserving and restoring habitat for birds, insect pollinators, other wildlife and the natural beauty of parks and public green spaces.

The 10-week course includes expert training in native plant identification, forest ecology, shoreline and wetlands ecology and other areas.

Training will be held at Mercer Slough Environmental Learning Center in Bellevue on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from April 18 to June 27. Also, there will be three all-day field trips on Saturdays on April 26, May 10 and June 7.

No experience is necessary and the training is free with a commitment for100 volunteer hours volunteer service working on a habitat restoration project, and to public outreach projects in King County.

Applications are posted at www.wnps.org/npsp/king/program.html.