Start your weekend off with some refreshing outdoor activity as we remove blackberry and other weeds from the Blix open space in Eastside. This small garden helps filter stormwater runoff from the nearby roads and beautify important green stormwater infrastructure. […]
Join the Forest Stewards at Twin Ponds Park as we work in the northern section of the park to take care of new trees and shrubs! We'll plant and care for the young plants so they thrive this winter. All […]
Please join us in keeping the small forest of Shoreline Park beautiful! If we love this park, it will keep loving us right back. We're dreaming of a park free of invasive plants and filled with native plants. Work areas […]
You can help save some of the North City Park trees by removing ivy that is growing up tree trunks and creating survival rings around the base of the trees. Left in place to grow the ivy can increase the […]
Do you enjoy Snohomish County parks? Want to learn more about your local forests? Interested in making a tangible difference in your community? Join us at the Healthy Forest Project Autumn Open House! The Healthy Forest Project brings together volunteers […]
Plant plants and remove noxious weeds with us at a volunteer work party on November 19th at Alexander Avenue Wetlands.
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be watering thirsty native plantings and getting rid of invasive species. We’ll also show you our […]
The Healthy Forest Project is doing a big restoration project at Lake Stickney this fall! A professional crew will be out removing tons of ivy and blackberry, but there's still plenty of work for us to do as well in […]
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Join the Green Everett Partnership as we care for Johnston-Kelly park by removing introduced weeds and spreading mulch around the park, clearing the way for native plants to thrive and be planted. All are welcome to attend and no experience […]
Join the Green Shoreline team at Echo Lake Park for a big planting party! There are lots of young native plants to tuck into the ground as we work to bring this lovely green area, right next to Echo Lake, […]
We will focus on removing blackberry roots and vines around newly-planted trees and applying mulch to prevent re-growth. We may do some watering. Come learn some restoration basics and help out your community. This is work that really matters!
Join the Green Shoreline Partnership at Shoreline Park, a lovely community park and greenspace with a healthy forest. We will be continuing to mulch and remove introduced weeds that are taking up space of the native plants. All this work […]
At this event, we'll do a site tour to see how the new plantings are doing, remove re-emerging weeds, continue to expand the cleared area to provide even more of a buffer for the new plantings, and apply mulch.
Join us for a restoration party at beautiful North SeaTac Park's forest! Come get some eco-therapy! Volunteers have been transforming this site - nicknamed "The Enchanted Glade" since fall of 2020. A thick mat of ivy covering the ground and […]
Start your weekend off with some refreshing outdoor activity as we remove blackberry and other weeds from Mason Gulch, a beautiful forested gulch near Ruston Way Park in North Tacoma. Tools, gloves, and instruction will be provided. This event is […]
How often can you spend a few hours doing something and know it will leave a positive impact hundreds of years in the future? Come join us as we invest in the future of Cottonwood Forest by planting native flora […]
Looking for ways to contribute to a great cause while spending quality time outdoors?  Then you should join Forterra the Port of Tacoma at Gog-Le-Hi-Te! Spend time in nature alongside your family and friends, and experience the amazing benefits of eco-therapy! […]
We're not only walking in a winter wonderland, but we're planning to plant in one too! Join Green Everett on Saturday, December 10th at the South Everett Forest Preserve as we plant 100 conifer trees along a connector corridor and […]
Looking for ways to contribute to a great cause while spending quality time outdoors?  Then you should join the Green SeaTac Partnership and our Forest Steward Noemie for an urban forest restoration work party at North SeaTac Park! We will focus […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be watering thirsty native plantings and getting rid of invasive species. We’ll also show you our […]
Join the Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project for MLK day of Service. MLK day of service is officially on Monday but we're going to get an early start! We'll be pulling English ivy which is a colonizing weed that can […]
Join Green Shoreline Stewards as we plant a variety of native plants at Twin Ponds Park to help restore this beautiful greenspace! We will be planting in an area of a big laurel tree that was formerly surrounded by ivy, […]
Looking to get some quality time outside? Then you should join the Green SeaTac Partnership and our Forest Steward Noemie Maxwell for an urban forest restoration work party at North SeaTac Park! Volunteers have been transforming this site - nicknamed […]
Join us to lay down mulch on newly planted areas, or, help build the small trail through an area designated as an Interpretive woodland garden, or survey the 4 acre park for recent storm damage, freeing our young native plants […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be getting rid of invasive plant species this weekend. No experience is necessary; just an interest […]
Help make our park more dynamic and beautiful. We are removing invasive species, mulching and then planting various native plants that allow for more biodiversity and healthier environment. Currently we are focusing on removing invasive species and mulching. Students can […]
Looking to get some quality time outside? Then you should join the Green SeaTac Partnership and our Forest Steward Noemie Maxwell for an urban forest restoration work party at North SeaTac Park! North SeaTac Park is a 200+ urban oasis […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be getting rid of invasive plant species this weekend. No experience is necessary; just an interest […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be watering thirsty native plantings and getting rid of invasive species. We'll be removing invasive species […]
Help us with our ongoing restoration work party to remove invasive plants, mostly blackberry and ivy, south of Meridian Creek! Dress warm and bring work gloves. Eye protection is also recommended. We have several tools stored in the park, but […]
Join us to walk through the 14 acres of Clover Creek Reserve and learn about the past, present, and future plans for the property. We will explore the prairie, discuss the woodland, and walk a section of the creek channel […]
Our time will be spent on removing invasive plants, primarily Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. We are focusing on the area along Meridian creek but may move to other areas we’ve worked on in the past to see to see […]
We now have 6 active restoration sites in the park with 676 new plants installed since the fall of 2021, all thanks to our volunteer's efforts! These sites need to be weeded and mulched, helping to manage invasive plant regrowth […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be watering thirsty native plantings and getting rid of invasive species. We'll be removing invasive species […]
Our time will be spent on removing invasive plants, primarily Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. We are focusing on the area along Meridian creek but may move to other areas we’ve worked on in the past to see to see […]
Our time will be spent on removing invasive plants, primarily Himalayan blackberry and English ivy. We are focusing on the area along Meridian creek but may move to other areas we’ve worked on in the past to see to see […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be removing invasive species this weekend. We’ll also point out any eagles and osprey that fly […]
Help make our park more dynamic and beautiful. We are removing invasive species, mulching and then planting various native plants that allow for more biodiversity and healthier environment. Currently we are focusing on removing invasive species and mulching. Students can […]
Start your weekend with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympia Mountains while helping to take care of native habitat restoration areas. We'll be removing invasive species this weekend.We’ll also point out any eagles and osprey that fly by! […]
Join a group of experienced volunteers to learn about the WA categories of noxious weeds, how they infiltrate and suppress other plants, and how best to remove and control them. Not only does Clover Creek Reserve have Himalayan blackberry, English […]
Come join YMCA of Greater Seattle as they prepare for the camp season with a variety of outdoor projects at Camp Kilworth. These projects may include invasive plant removal, trail work, restoring outdoor program spaces and cleaning up downed branches, […]
Come join YMCA of Greater Seattle as they prepare for the camp season with a variety of outdoor projects at Camp Kilworth. These projects may include invasive plant removal, trail work, restoring outdoor program spaces and cleaning up downed branches, […]
Come join YMCA of Greater Seattle as they prepare for the camp season with a variety of outdoor projects at Camp Kilworth. These projects may include invasive plant removal, trail work, restoring outdoor program spaces and cleaning up downed branches, […]
Celebrate Pollinator Week at the Clover Creek Reserve on Saturday, June 24, anytime between 9 AM and Noon! Join us for activities, free pollinator plants, a pollinator scavenger hunt, activities for children, handouts, and more! Ideas for pollinator gardens and […]
Hazel Wolf Preserve is a beautiful, unpaved 1.7 mile walk. Leashed dogs are welcome! After our walk everyone is welcome to come to the dog-friendly Postdoc Brewing Company for drinks, and $1 of every drink purchased will support Forterra’s work.
Come join YMCA of Greater Seattle as they prepare for the camp season with a variety of outdoor projects at Camp Kilworth. These projects may include invasive plant removal, trail work, restoring outdoor program spaces and cleaning up downed branches, […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve! The preserve contains more than 90 acres of wildlife habitat and provides an exceptional educational and recreational experience for hundreds of visitors each year. Forterra, Tahoma Audubon Society, and the Morse Force work together […]
South Lake Union is a fantastic Seattle neighborhood to demonstrate the responsible growth and conservation power of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR). As we walk the city, we’ll make pit stops at some local businesses while you see with your own eyes the power of TDR in action.
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve! The preserve contains more than 90 acres of wildlife habitat and provides an exceptional educational and recreational experience for hundreds of visitors each year. Forterra, Tahoma Audubon Society, and the Morse Force work together […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve! The preserve contains more than 90 acres of wildlife habitat and provides an exceptional educational and recreational experience for hundreds of visitors each year. Forterra, Tahoma Audubon Society, and the Morse Force work together […]
Come explore Duwamish Hill and bring in the fall with a scavenger hunt! There will be a special prize for first place, but all kids will get something special. Children and adults alike will be able to see the Puget Sound Salish Cultural Garden and dig into some treats from Mighty-O’s Donuts!
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve! The preserve contains more than 90 acres of wildlife habitat and provides an exceptional educational and recreational experience for hundreds of visitors each year. Forterra, Tahoma Audubon Society, and the Morse Force work together […]
Join us on Thursday, March 21 for dinner and a special evening on "Designing Community" with Michael Bennett – retired Seattle Seahawk turned multi-disciplinary designer who is passionate about community. We invite you to join this important conversation. Our goal […]
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance. The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the […]
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance. The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October. Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest […]
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance. The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the […]
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance. The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the […]
The walk at 11 am is Sold Out - Register here for the 2 pm walk > How much natural beauty and diversity can you stand? Morse Preserve is a magical place where several habitats – fir forest, oak […]
How much natural beauty and diversity can you stand? Morse Preserve is a magical place where several habitats – fir forest, oak savanna, camas prairie, marshy streams, forested wetlands and more – crowd together to form one of the […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October. Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest […]
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance. The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the […]
Enrich your homeschool curriculum with a self-guided nature experience at Morse Preserve conducted by the Tahoma Bird Alliance. The Morse Wildlife Preserve, located in Graham, WA, features 90 acres of wetland and riparian habitat tended by dedicated volunteers on the […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October. Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest […]
The walk at 11 am is Sold Out - Register here for the 2 pm walk >Â One of the highest-quality wetlands in the Greater Seattle Area, Hazel Wolf is a wonderland of ponds, marshes and forests. Because it […]
One of the highest-quality wetlands in the Greater Seattle Area, Hazel Wolf is a wonderland of ponds, marshes and forests. Because it protects both woodlands and wetlands, it boasts a huge variety of plants (more than 150 species), plus […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October. Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest […]
Arrowhead Point is a 6.5 acre expansion of Saint Edward Park and is one of our region’s greatest nature walks. We’ll hike (roughly 3 miles, round-trip) to the park’s latest addition and savor its old forest, quiet streams and […]
Arrowhead Point is a 6.5 acre expansion of Saint Edward Park and is one of our region’s greatest nature walks. We’ll hike (roughly 3 miles, round-trip) to the park’s latest addition and savor its old forest, quiet streams and […]
Buddhist Forest Meditation Walk with Ayya Suvijjana and Ayya Niyyanika September 7th, 10am - 2 pm, Free event. Participants will appreciate this beautiful preserve and its rich wildlife by walking and sitting in silence. Some guidance will be offered for […]
Wildlife Photography with Karen Povey September 14, 11am – 1pm, Free event. Morse Wildlife Preserve Karen Povey has devoted her life to discovering and appreciating the wonders of the world’s wildlife. She spent her career as a zoologist and conservationist […]
Sitting and Walking Meditation with the monks of Clear Mountain Monastery; Ajahn Kovilo & Ajahn Nisabho at Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve. September 21, 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Free event. Join Ajahn Kovilo and Ajahn Nisabho for an afternoon of forest meditation […]
Join us on Friday, September 27 and discover the connection between well-being and nature through music and storytelling from master violinist and poet Swil Kanim, Lummi Nation. Journey between past, present and future as we consider our relationship to this […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October. Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland forest […]
Forterra Fridays: October 2024 October 18, 2:30 to 4:30 pm Forterra is hosting a volunteer afternoon at Patterson Creek Preserve, a land with critical wildlife habitat and trails open to the public. We are excited to share about ecological restoration […]
Wildlife Photography at Hazel Wolf Wetlands Preserve with Erik Schneider. October 19, 11am - 1pm. Free Event. Join us for this fun wildlife photography and viewing event. We will walk the mile or so long path at Hazel Wolf Wetlands […]
Cascadia Resilience Hub Workshop October 24, 5:30-7 pm Join Forterra NW in Hamilton for a night of pizza and conversation to help build community resilience to natural disasters like flooding, earthquakes, landslides, and lahar flows — through Resilience Hubs. Meet […]
Interpretive walk: "A forest is saved and what fish are coming home?"Â Led by Dave Shorett. November 2, 11am - 1pm. Free Event. Join Dave Shorett, naturalist and fish expert, as we explore the connection between the Port Gamble Heritage […]
Forterra Fridays: November 2024 November 15, 1:30 to 3:30 pm We're excited to invite you to a special volunteer day at Patterson Creek Preserve, a beautiful land with critical wildlife habitat and public trails. Join us on Friday, November 15, […]
Forterra Fridays: February 2025 Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, 1:30 - 4:30 PM We're excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in a fairly industrial area. […]
We are thrilled to invite you to our lively 2025 Spring Fundraiser headlined by Chris Morgan, British-American bear ecologist, conservationist, filmmaker and podcaster. His stories from 6 continents have reached hundreds of millions of people worldwide on PBS, BBC, National […]
Forterra Fridays: March 2025 Friday, Mar. 21, 2025, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm We're excited to invite you to volunteer with us at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public trails in a fairly industrial […]
Event Overview: See Morse Wildlife Preserve waking up from its wintry slumber as we explore prairie, wetland and upland forest trails. Licia Sahagun and Ryan Johnson of Firecraft NW are naturalists and educators who will unveil hidden inhabitants of this […]
Event Overview: April at Morse Wildlife Preserve will be buzzing with migratory birds returning to feast on the wetland insects and nest among the 300-year-old Garry oaks. Eileen Lambert is an educator, naturalist and skilled birder. She will engage all […]
Come visit the Morse Wildlife Preserve, nearly 100 acres spanning multiple habitats open to the public every second Sunday of the month from April through October. Come enjoy the Oregon white oak savanna, prairie flowers, and a mixed lowland […]
Forterra Fridays: April 2025 Friday, Apr. 18, 2025, 1 pm to 4:pm We're excited to invite you to volunteer with us for a special Earth Month event at Duwamish Hill Preserve, a Tukwila park providing critical wildlife habitat and public […]
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