Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Summer brings blooms and buzzing pollinators! July volunteer days focus on maintaining habitat along the Green River that supports bees, butterflies, and birds. It’s a relaxed, feel-good way to spend a summer morning while helping the ecosystem stay strong. For this event we will be picking up trash with grabbers. Wear your walking shoes!

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/533/

As summer winds down, August is a time to care for the bigger picture. Join us at the Green River to maintain restored areas and support a healthy river ecosystem for the seasons ahead. Bring friends, bring family, and help protect this vital watershed we all share. We will be cleaning up plastic and litter that is making it's way to the river.

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/534/

Celebrate Earth Month with REI and Steward Chris in a morning of riverside restoration at one of our community’s most treasured trails. Volunteers will remove invasive plants and help establish native trees and shrubs, building a healthier forest and river corridor for salmon and people alike.

Did you know? The Duwamish River—the lower stretch of the Green—was once lined with tidal marshes and forests, 97% of which have been lost to development. Your work helps restore vital habitat along this living river.

All ages are encouraged to join! This is a fantastic opportunity for families and business groups to give back together. Tools and training provided—come ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference.

For more information and to register, click here: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/460/ 

Welcome spring by caring for young trees at Riverton Park. All ages are invited to help weed, mulch, and water trees that cool our city, clean our air, and create homes for wildlife. Come grow Tukwila’s future with us.

☀️Explore how everything is connected at Riverton Park. August restoration focuses on strengthening ecosystems where trees, plants, soil, and wildlife all work together.

Join local forest stewards at Cottonwood Corner to give trees a strong start this spring. From removing invasive plants to caring for native trees, your hands help build a healthier forest for generations to come.

All tools and training provided.

Pollinators need healthy habitats, and your help makes a difference. Join forest stewards at Cottonwood Corner to support flowering plants that fuel bees and butterflies all summer long.

Tools and Training Provided

Click here to register and for more information: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/537/

Native plants belong here, and June is the perfect time to help them thrive. Join us at Cottonwood Corner to remove invasives and care for plants that support a healthy ecosystem.

All tools and instruction provided!

Click here to register and for more information: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/536/

Help care for a living ecosystem at Cottonwood Corner. Your volunteer work supports healthy forests that protect our watershed and keep nearby rivers and streams clean. All tools and training provided.

Click here to register and for more information: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/538/

Celebrate native plants at Riverton Park!

Learn how local plants support birds, bugs, and people while helping restore forest areas. No experience needed—just curiosity and a love for nature. We will be removing ivy and watering plants to restore our beautiful public lands.

Help us wrap up the spring restoration season!

Join Green Tukwila for our final spring work party at Duwamish Hill Preserve. Together we’ll finish the season strong—removing any remaining invasive blackberry, spreading mulch, and tending to young native plants to prepare them for summer.

This is a great way to celebrate your impact, enjoy the blooming preserve, and connect with others who care about local nature.

All supplies provided—just bring your energy and love for the outdoors!

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/465/

Spring is here and the Green River is waking up! Join us in May as we roll up our sleeves to remove invasive plants and give native trees and shrubs room to thrive. This is a great way to learn, move your body, and make an immediate impact—no experience needed, all ages welcome.

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/531/

June is all about supporting native plants along the Green River. Help care for young plantings, clear space for native species, and learn how healthy riverbanks protect water quality and wildlife. Sunny days, community vibes, and meaningful work by the water—come be part of it.

For more information and to register, click here: 

https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/532/

Summer brings blooms and buzzing pollinators! July volunteer days focus on maintaining habitat by removing blackberry and ivy along Green River to support our bees, butterflies, and birds. It’s a relaxed, feel-good way to spend a summer morning while helping the ecosystem stay strong.

For more information and to register, click here:  https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/533/

As summer winds down, August is a time to care for the bigger picture. Join us at the Green River to maintain restored areas and support a healthy river ecosystem for the seasons ahead. Bring friends, bring family, and help protect this vital watershed we all share. We will be removing ivy and blackberry.

For more information and to register, click here: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/534/