Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Activities

Star-studded planting and mulching event. This event is being led by two movers and shakers in the environmental movement in South King County. Sarah Kavage, a local artist, and Daniel Collins from Nicoterra. Bring your questions about public art, weaving natural materials, plants, trees, and the health of the watershed.

The event will be removing some invasives, planting, and cleaning up the area around the living willow sculptures, Water Bearers.

All details and ages are welcome, and tools and training are provided. This event is next to the river.

All ages OK

What to Bring

Full water bottle, closed-toed comfortable shoes, clothing that can be dirty, and weather-appropriate gear(raincoat, hat, etc.)

Where to Meet

At the Park

Where to Park

Parking in neighborhood

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We need to clear blackberry and make room for planting season! Join Friends of the Hill and parks staff for a day of restoration!

The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is older than Mt. Rainier!

All ages and abilities are welcome, and no experience is necessary! Tools and training provided.

All ages OK

2 out of 40 participants registered.

What to Bring

A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.

Where to Meet

3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road.

Where to Park

In the parking lot or along the split rail fence in the grass.

Activities

Join local Forest Steward Heidi Watters for a fun work party removing noxious weeds and learning about healthy ecosystems. All tools and training provided.

All ages OK

What to Bring

Bring a full water bottle, snacks or lunch for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toe shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.

Where to Meet

The site is a corner lot, gather by the JOBOX down in the site with the circle of log rounds.

Meeting Location Map

Where to Park

Street Parking

Activities

This FREE event is all about Salmon and the river! Join us for an afternoon of learning about salmon, river health, making art, and learning what you can do to protect these fish.

Hands-on activities
Information for fishing
Salmon viewing on the Duwamish River.

This event is handicap accessible and for all identities and ages.

Join this event for a reminder!

¡Este evento GRATUITO se centra en el salmón y el río! Acompáñenos a pasar una tarde aprendiendo sobre el salmón, la salud del río, creando arte y descubriendo cómo proteger a estos peces.

Actividades prácticas
Información para pescar
Avistamiento de salmones en el río Duwamish.

Este evento es accesible para personas con discapacidad y para todas las identidades y edades.

¡Únase a este evento para recibir un recordatorio!

This event is put on by the Environmental Science Center, Highline School District, PEI, Duwamish Alive Coalition and Green Tukwila Partnership.

All ages OK

What to Bring

An open mind and a smile!

¡Una mente abierta y una sonrisa!

Where to Meet

The event is at the Tukwila Community Center, signs will be in the community center.


El evento será en el Centro Comunitario Tukwila, habrá carteles en el centro comunitario

Where to Park

Parking lot

estacionamiento

Activities

Translators for Bilingual Salmon Salmon Saturday Family Event.

Are you passionate about the Environment and local wildlife? Want to make a difference? Do you speak Spanish and English? If you said yes, this is for you!

We are seeking 6-8 volunteers to assist at various educational tables with family activities, translating between Spanish and English. Tables include information on Salmon, art activities, sharing resources, welcoming folks to the event, and Salmon viewing on the river. This event is all about learning about Salmon, the river, and what we can do to protect these amazing creatures.

Shifts are at least two hours long, but if you can do the whole event, we would love it!Volunteer hours count for community service or school. You must be 15 or older to volunteer.

Training on the materials will take place before the event, and a salmon or environmental expert will staff each station.

To learn more about the event, www.TukwilaWA.gov/GreenTukwila

Join us!

All ages OK

What to Bring

Comfy close and good shoes for walking and standing.

Where to Meet

In the event space, Banquet Rooms, check in at the lobby. Staff will reach out the week before with more details.

Where to Park

Parking lot of The Tukwila Community Center

Activities

The Duwamish River ecosystem is a vital yet heavily impacted watershed in the Seattle area, supporting a diverse array of wildlife, including salmon, otters, and eagles. Naturalist Fletcher Levy will lead the group on a stroll and discuss the Green-Duwamish Salmon. Fletcher will discuss all five species and their cultural relevance while also explaining some of the challenges we face in the region.

As a bonus, Fletcher will identify native plants and trees and share how they support the river. Everyone will go home with great ways to help salmon ecosystems from your own home.

Restrooms and water bottle fill-up stations are available at the Tukwila Community Center. This event is rain or shine and ADA accessible; all ages are welcome, and the walk is paved.

Are you comfortable with iNaturalist and community science? We are seeking individuals to help document plants and wildlife in Tukwila. If this is you, please reach out to fletcher.levy@tukwilawa.gov and help document during this event!

All ages OK

What to Bring

Weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes

Where to Meet

Tukwila Community Center lobby.

Where to Park

Parking Lot

Activities

Riverton Park is a beautiful community park with picnic tables, a playground, Gully Gardens P-Patch, and a walking loop with a natural border that offers something for everyone.

The natural plant board of the park has largely established mature trees that support wildlife, reduce pollutants in the air, and help to bring shade on hot days. Unfortunately, these trees are in danger due to English ivy, which grows aggressively and chokes out native plants and trees.

The good news is YOU ARE HERE to help; as a community, we can save these trees and install a healthy native forest; plus, it is a ton of fun!

All tools, materials, and training will be provided at the start of the work party.

Restrooms are onsite May-October. Otherwise, you may use the restroom at the Tukwila Community Center quick drive down the street

All ages OK

What to Bring

Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.

Where to Meet

Riverton Park: 13263 Macadam Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Work parties are taking place next to the Gully Gardens P-Patch on the lower section of the park. You will see a 6ft toolbox (JOBOX) meet there.

Where to Park

Parking lot for Riverton park is located on 131st at 4124 S 131st St, Tukwila WA, 98168.

Activities

Join REI and local Steward Chris for a morning of Riverside Restoration off the Green River Trail. Himalayan Blackberry and Bindweed aggressively take over and choke out young native trees and understory plants. Volunteers are removing the invasive plants and making room for native trees and shrubs.

All ages OK

What to Bring

Dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, and cover your legs and arms; blackberry is very scratchy. Bring a full water bottle and tough gardening gloves if you have them.

Where to Meet

We will meet in the park and walk to the site; the site is just south of the park under the bridge.

Where to Park

Use the parking lot at the park.