Activities

Plant a forest and grow community! Help us create a healthier, happier, and greener Seattle by coming out to end Seattle Forest Week on Green Seattle Day! Lets improve wildlife habitat, combat climate change, and providing a place for community members to recreate.

Join EarthCorps, the Green Seattle Partnership and Seattle parks & Recreation as we work to restore the urban forest around Kubota Garden! Located in the Rainier Beach Neighborhood in SE Seattle, Kubota Garden is an American-Japanese Garden designed and built by Mr. Fujitaro Kubota. Construction of this gem began in 1927 and lasted beyond the lifetime of Mr. Kubota. Today, the Gardens are owned by the City of Seattle and maintained by the Seattle Parks Department. The garden is surrounded by a natural buffer of urban forest, some of which has only recently been acquired by the city.

During this event, we'll be planting native shrubs and trees in an area that was previously dominated by invasive English Ivy. No experience required. Water, tea, snacks, and tools will be provided.

Check out SeattleForestWeek.org for more information on the celebration of Seattle’s forests during the week of October 22-29!

All ages OK

31 out of 20 participants registered.

What to Bring

- Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
- Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
- Close toed shoes
- Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
- Personal snacks
- Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)

Where to Meet

Park address: 9817 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

We will meet at the entrance to the park. Your crew leader(s) will be wearing a bright yellow vest.

Where to Park

The parking lot entrance is on 55th Ave S near Renton Ave S. Additional free, street parking is available along 55th Ave S and Renton Ave. S. As with all public parks, we encourage you to leave valuables at home, but if you must bring them, store them out of sight before you reach the Garden.