Volunteer: Mulching and Pollinator Promotion Work Party at the Green LineJoin Trees for Neighborhoods, Seattle City Light, and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the Green Line in Rainier Beach! We will learn how to mulch trees to protect them during the summer by increasing water retention and cooling down the soil around the tree roots. We will also be highlighting some of the amazing native pollinators that ensure our trees bear fruit and have seeds for the summer! Creating pollinator habitat, especially for ground-nesting bees is crucial for happy and healthy trees. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods, Seattle City Light, and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the Green Line in Rainier Beach! We will learn how to mulch trees to protect them during the summer by increasing water retention and cooling down the soil around the tree roots. We will also be highlighting some of the amazing native pollinators that ensure our trees bear fruit and have seeds for the summer! Creating pollinator habitat, especially for ground-nesting bees is crucial for happy and healthy trees. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 3, 2026 Zip Code: 98178 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Duwamish Alive Celebration at Gateway Park NorthJoin Dirt Corps, Seattle OSE, the Georgetown Youth Council, and Green Seattle Partnership for Duwamish Alive and celebrate 20 years of improving the health of the Green-Duwamish Watershed through collaborative stewardship and community activation! We will also learn about the industrial past of Gateway Park North, which provides the only access to the Duwamish River for Georgetown, and the decades-long community efforts to restore this shoreline green space. Help us with our restoration efforts and promote the many watershed, community, and wildlife benefits that this site supports! Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Dirt Corps, Seattle OSE, the Georgetown Youth Council, and Green Seattle Partnership for Duwamish Alive and celebrate 20 years of improving the health of the Green-Duwamish Watershed through collaborative stewardship and community activation! We will also learn about the industrial past of Gateway Park North, which provides the only access to the Duwamish River for Georgetown, and the decades-long community efforts to restore this shoreline green space. Help us with our restoration efforts and promote the many watershed, community, and wildlife benefits that this site supports! Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 17, 2026 Zip Code: 98108 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Bird Migration Walk and Riparian Forest Restoration Along Thornton CreekJoin Dirt Corps this October as we celebrate the role of wetlands in fall bird migration and caring for our section of Thornton Creek: Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll learn about the importance of green spaces and wetlands in particular as rest stops for our beautiful migrating birds. We'll then remove non-native weeds such as morning glory from around young and mature native plants and bare ground to help the native plants there grow and thrive and to make way for new native plantings in the spring. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Dirt Corps this October as we celebrate the role of wetlands in fall bird migration and caring for our section of Thornton Creek: Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll learn about the importance of green spaces and wetlands in particular as rest stops for our beautiful migrating birds. We'll then remove non-native weeds such as morning glory from around young and mature native plants and bare ground to help the native plants there grow and thrive and to make way for new native plantings in the spring. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 24, 2026 Zip Code: 98125 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Meadowbrook Pond Tree Planting and Volunteer Appreciation EventJoin Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Meadowbrook Pond. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special wetland ecosystem! We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our community stewards who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Meadowbrook Pond. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special wetland ecosystem! We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our community stewards who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 14, 2026 Zip Code: 98125 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Longfellow Creek Tree Planting and Volunteer Appreciation EventJoin Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party along Longfellow Creek. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special riparian ecosystem! We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our community stewards who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party along Longfellow Creek. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special riparian ecosystem! We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our community stewards who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 11, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Webster Pond Tree Planting and Volunteer Appreciation EventJoin Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Webster Pond in West Seattle. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special wetland ecosystem! We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our community stewards who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Webster Pond in West Seattle. This work party will include a skill share about how to plant trees and native shrub species, with opportunities to do so in this special wetland ecosystem! We will also have a volunteer appreciation celebration as a thank you to all of our community stewards who have contributed to the thriving of this green space all year long, with some hot food from a local restaurant at the end of the day! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 21, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Westcrest Park Fall Planting Preparation DayPlant a forest and grow community! Help us create a healthier, happier, and greener Seattle by coming out to prepare our fall planting beds, spread mulch and pull any blackberry for new native plants coming next month! From creating wildlife habitat, to combating climate change and providing a place for residents to recreate, give back to your neighborhood green space! Join the fun with the Westcrest Park Forest Stewards at our restoration site in the West Duwamish Greenbelt! All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary. The event is family friendly and open to all ages. Organization: The Dirt Corps Plant a forest and grow community! Help us create a healthier, happier, and greener Seattle by coming out to prepare our fall planting beds, spread mulch and pull any blackberry for new native plants coming next month! From creating wildlife habitat, to combating climate change and providing a place for residents to recreate, give back to your neighborhood green space! Join the fun with the Westcrest Park Forest Stewards at our restoration site in the West Duwamish Greenbelt! All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary. The event is family friendly and open to all ages. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Oct 31, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Gateway Park North Planting EventJoin us and Georgetown Youth Council in tucking in some new small native species to our planting beds at Gateway Park North, which provides the only access to the Duwamish River for Georgetown! Become part of the decades-long community efforts to restore this shoreline green space by helping us with our restoration efforts and promoting the many watershed, community, and wildlife benefits that this site supports. All ages and experience levels welcome! Organization: The Dirt Corps Join us and Georgetown Youth Council in tucking in some new small native species to our planting beds at Gateway Park North, which provides the only access to the Duwamish River for Georgetown! Become part of the decades-long community efforts to restore this shoreline green space by helping us with our restoration efforts and promoting the many watershed, community, and wildlife benefits that this site supports. All ages and experience levels welcome! Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Dec 5, 2026 Zip Code: 98108 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Fallin' for Fungi Celebration and Restoration at Westcrest ParkJoin Dirt Corps this September as we're Fallin' for Fungi and caring for Westcrest trails. We'll be learning a bit about the fungi in our forest and how they interact with their ecosystem and its health. We'll then be removing non-native weeds such as blackberry from around plants and bare ground to help the native plants there grow and thrive and to make way for new native plantings in the spring. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Dirt Corps this September as we're Fallin' for Fungi and caring for Westcrest trails. We'll be learning a bit about the fungi in our forest and how they interact with their ecosystem and its health. We'll then be removing non-native weeds such as blackberry from around plants and bare ground to help the native plants there grow and thrive and to make way for new native plantings in the spring. All ages and skill levels are welcome. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Longfellow Creek Tree Care Skill Share and Riparian Forest RestorationJoin Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party along Juneau St/Longfellow Creek! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this critical riparian ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!). Join us to care for this special neighborhood green space! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party along Juneau St/Longfellow Creek! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this critical riparian ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!). Join us to care for this special neighborhood green space! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 19, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Webster Pond Tree Care Skill Share and Wetland RestorationJoin Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Webster Pond! This work party will include a skill share about harmful weeds, their history, how they relate to the ecosystem, and how best to remove them to allow our trees and native plants to thrive. We’ll then practice these skills while caring for the trees in this special wetland ecosystem. Come learn and care for this neighborhood greenspace with us! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Webster Pond! This work party will include a skill share about harmful weeds, their history, how they relate to the ecosystem, and how best to remove them to allow our trees and native plants to thrive. We’ll then practice these skills while caring for the trees in this special wetland ecosystem. Come learn and care for this neighborhood greenspace with us! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 26, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Gateway Park North Tree Care Skill Share and Shoreline RestorationJoin Trees for Neighborhoods, Georgetown Youth Council, and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Gateway Park North! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this critical shoreline ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!). Come learn and care for this special neighborhood greenspace with us! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods, Georgetown Youth Council, and Dirt Corps for our upcoming tree care skill share and volunteer work party at Gateway Park North! We will learn how to identify local trees and celebrate their many social, ecological, and health benefits. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from around the mature trees at this site so they can continue to thrive and support the well-being of this critical shoreline ecosystem and their neighbors (all of us!). Come learn and care for this special neighborhood greenspace with us! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 12, 2026 Zip Code: 98108 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Riparian Forest Restoration and Forest Bathing Along Thornton CreekJoin Dirt Corps this August in learning about and caring for the riparian forest of Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll be exploring the history, restoration, hydrology, and ecology of this section of Thornton Creek. Enjoy talking a walk through the denser canopy, quite and cleaner air. After this we'll be caring for the space by removing ground cover English ivy and other weeds, and performing general upkeep to keep it a nice space for people to use. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Dirt Corps this August in learning about and caring for the riparian forest of Kingfisher Natural Area. We'll be exploring the history, restoration, hydrology, and ecology of this section of Thornton Creek. Enjoy talking a walk through the denser canopy, quite and cleaner air. After this we'll be caring for the space by removing ground cover English ivy and other weeds, and performing general upkeep to keep it a nice space for people to use. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 29, 2026 Zip Code: 98125 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Westcrest Park Restoration and Forest BathingJoin Dirt Corps this August for a forest bathing walk and then dive in and help us care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. We'll be going on a walk through the denser canopy areas, enjoy some quietite and clean air. We'll then care for our restoration area by applying mulch around the native plants and trees, removing weeds (looking at you, blackberry!), and performing other important landscape maintenance. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Dirt Corps this August for a forest bathing walk and then dive in and help us care for this section of the West Duwamish Greenbelt. We'll be going on a walk through the denser canopy areas, enjoy some quietite and clean air. We'll then care for our restoration area by applying mulch around the native plants and trees, removing weeds (looking at you, blackberry!), and performing other important landscape maintenance. We hope to see you there! Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 22, 2026 Zip Code: 98106 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Meadowbrook Pond Tree Care Skill Share and Work PartyJoin Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the special wetland ecosystem of Meadowbrook Pond! We will learn how to decide the best species and spots for adding new trees to your yard or street. Our Right Tree, Right Place lesson is leading up to the Trees for Neighborhoods' free tree giveaway and our local planting season. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from and apply mulch to the young and mature trees at this site to allow them to continue to thrive. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Join Trees for Neighborhoods and Dirt Corps for our next tree care skill share and volunteer work party at the special wetland ecosystem of Meadowbrook Pond! We will learn how to decide the best species and spots for adding new trees to your yard or street. Our Right Tree, Right Place lesson is leading up to the Trees for Neighborhoods' free tree giveaway and our local planting season. We’ll then remove harmful weeds from and apply mulch to the young and mature trees at this site to allow them to continue to thrive. Join us to care for this special neighborhood greenspace! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Please wear clothing that can get dirty, including long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toed shoes. We’ll be working rain or shine, so everyone is encouraged to dress for the weather and wear layers if you can. We’ll provide the tools, gloves, snacks, hot drinks, and water. Organization: The Dirt Corps Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 15, 2026 Zip Code: 98125 Allow Groups: Yes |