Activities

Make a positive impact on the health of the Duwamish watershed and local wildlife by helping with some weeding and planting of native shrubs and herbaceous plants intended to increase biodiversity in and around the wetland. The event is good for all ages, feel free to bring the family!

Herrings House Park is located on the ancestral land of the Duwamish Tribe and was once a thriving village, known in Lushootseed as Tul a’lt. This site fosters critical estuarine habitat where 5 species of juvenile salmon travel from streams to rest, feed, and adapt to salt water in early summer, before they continue their journey out to Elliot Bay. Blue herons, Caspian terns, Osprey and other important wildlife nest and forage near here and can be seen year-round.

All ages OK

17 out of 20 participants registered.

What to Bring

Water and a sack lunch or snacks. Dress appropriate for weather (layers are always good), wear comfortable work clothes you don't mind getting dirty and comfortable shoes with good tread. Bring gardening gloves if you have them, but extras will be available for use.

Where to Meet

In the picnic area near the parking lot.

Where to Park

Parking lot entrance is at crosswalk just north of SW Alaska St (same driveway as Seattle Public Utilities but turn right after crossing train tracks). Additional street parking may be available across the street on W. Marginal Way at SW Alaska St, or at the adjacent həʔapus Village Park.