green city partnerships

Dedicated to protecting Washington’s forested parks, natural areas and communities.

A community-based solution focusing on stewardship of our urban forests & parks

Healthy forested parks and green spaces have the power to strengthen neighborhoods, provide safe access to nature and offer numerous benefits to our cities. A coordinated regional effort, Green City Partnerships, restores and cares for our urban parks. Working today to protect and enhance the many benefits these forests and natural areas provide.

tackling a growing problem

In 2004, the Green City Seattle Partnership began in response to many of our parks and natural areas being infested with invasive plants, preventing a new generation of trees from growing. Forterra and the City of Seattle recognized the opportunity to drive change and increase community benefit by working together to restore and maintain Seattle’s 2,500 acres of forested parkland. Developing a 20-Year Strategic Plan designed to get the job done.

a regional network

Building on the success of the Green Seattle Partnership, Forterra replicated and modified this model, building similar community-based stewardship programs around the region – creating a network of 14 Green Cities. Together they log over 115,000 volunteer hours at more than 1000 events each year.

green city partnership goals

Improve the quality of life, connections to nature, and enhance forest benefits in cities by restoring our forested parks and natural areas
Galvanize an informed and active community
Ensure long-term sustainable funding and community support

Restoring our urban parks requires a partnership and coordinated effort

These unique partnerships bring together thousands of community volunteers, local governments, businesses and Forterra to create a sustainable network of healthy forested parks and natural areas throughout the region. Green City Partnerships help urban communities in the Puget Sound region effectively steward their natural open spaces.

find your green city

Find your Green City

Burien

Des Moines

Everett

Kent

Kirkland

Puyallup

Redmond

SeaTac

Seattle

Shoreline

Snohomish County

Snoqualmie

Tacoma

Tukwila

Forterra works in partnership with local municipalities to develop achievable goals, shared visions, long-term plans and community-based stewardship programs to care for the valuable forests and natural areas in our urban environments.

become a green city

Request Information

The Green City Partnerships are always expanding to help urban areas in the Puget Sound region effectively steward their natural open spaces. Using a model and best management practices developed over the past 10 years, we work with local governments to develop a partnership that meets their individual needs and capacity.

resources

The Green Cities Partnership advances the stewardship of our urban forests and parks. We provide information, tools, and best practices for the stewarding of our lands and communities. Contact us to learn more about any of our programs or explore the Green City toolbox, a collection of resources.

corporate partnership

Become a Sponsor

Corporate sponsorships offer a highly visible way to demonstrate your commitment to making our region a healthier and greener place to live, work and play. Our programs are uniquely developed to meet your corporate sustainability and engagement strategies.

2022 Green city Days: OCtober!

Green City Days are almost here! Green City Days will happen throughout the region in October. Last year, thanks to thousands of volunteers, Green City Days were a huge success! 2021 highlights:

Events throughout 58 parks
1,258 volunteers
9,653 native plants planted in community parks

You can help make Green City Days a success in 2022! Join us in October! Click here to find an event near you.

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Celebrate Seattle Forest Week and Green Seattle Day!

October 22, 2022 | 8:00 am