Activities

Plant a forest and grow community! Help us create a healthier, happier, and greener Seattle by coming out to kick off planting Season on Green Seattle Day! From creating wildlife habitat, to combating climate change, and providing a place for residents to recreate: having a hand in Green Seattle Day is one of the best ways to give back to your neighbors, parks, and your local forest.

Join the fun and be one of hundreds of volunteers across the city planting native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers that will become the future forest of Seattle. All community members are welcome, and no experience is necessary! The event is family friendly and open to all ages.

We are excited to invite you to a day of celebration, community, and environmental restoration at Green Seattle Day on Saturday, October 25th! Together, we’ll welcome 100 volunteers to roll up our sleeves, restore, plant, and care for the green spaces that are vital to our shared home. This event is more than just planting trees—it's about honoring the land, uplifting Indigenous knowledge, and continuing the vital work of ecological stewardship.

Why This Day Matters

Green Seattle Day is more than a volunteer event—it’s a celebration of community care, ecological justice, and Indigenous sovereignty. By coming together on October 25th, we honor the long arc of work that connects treaty rights, land defense, ecological restoration, and climate justice. We celebrate the powerful legacy of Indigenous peoples’ leadership in environmental care, and we plant seeds for future generations.

A Spooky Twist: Spooky stories that will LEAF you with chills down your spine

This year, we’re also excited to have Roger Fernandes (Lower Elwha S'klallan) and Fern Naomi Renville (Siséthuŋwaŋ Waȟpéthuŋwaŋ Oyáte) join us for Spooky Storytelling—a special treat for all ages! Gather around as they share hauntingly beautiful stories rooted in Indigenous traditions and ancestral knowledge. Their tales will guide us into the spirit of the season while deepening our connection to the land and its stories.

A Strong Partnership for a Stronger Community

For the last six years, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, Green Seattle Partnership, and Futures Rising: Restoration and Co-Creation have been working hand-in-hand to restore and steward local lands. From community-led planting to habitat restoration, these efforts not only revitalize the earth but also center Coast Salish ecological knowledge and Indigenous leadership in environmental practices. Together, we’ve planted thousands of native trees and shrubs, removed acres of invasive plants, and cultivated deep, lasting relationships across communities.

This work extends beyond the land—it also engages youth, families, and elders in learning about ecological stewardship, climate resilience, and community care. By building partnerships across environmental organizations, schools, and grassroots groups, we are ensuring the long-term ecological and cultural health of our region.


The Food Sovereignty Forest

In recent years, United Indians has also developed the Food Sovereignty Forest—a vibrant, growing space dedicated to restoring traditional foods, medicines, and native plants. This ecological and cultural classroom not only reconnects the community with ancestral knowledge, but it also supports the health and wellbeing of future generations. The forest embodies the powerful principle that caring for the land is inseparable from caring for people.

Green Seattle Day builds on this foundation, continuing the work of ecological restoration while cultivating food, medicine, and knowledge sovereignty for the future.


We can’t wait to welcome you to Daybreak Star on October 25th whether you're planting, listening, or learning, there’s a place for you in this vibrant and growing community. Let’s honor the land, our shared history, and each other—see you there!

All ages OK

82 out of 100 participants registered.

What to Bring

Come dressed for the weather (rain or shine) in clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes (rubber boots, hiking shoes or boots), long sleeves, long pants, warm layers and rain jacket. We'll have tools and gloves for you to use, as well as a mid-morning snack. Help reduce waste by bringing your own water bottle! 

Please bring the following:
Water bottle
Gloves
A Waterproof Layer
A good heart and mind
Work Shoes

Where to Meet

Please meet near the overlook in front of Daybreak Star Cultural Center, near the parking lot.

Meeting Location Map

Where to Park

Please park in the parking lot.