Upcoming Volunteer Events

The King Conservation District invites you to participate in a variety of natural resource conservation projects where you will learn about restoring streams and wetlands, using native plants to restore native plant communities and engineering techniques to enhance fish and wildlife habitat. These projects are both fun and educational! For more information or to sign-up for one of these events, please contact Adam Jackson at:
(425) 282-1908 or email Volunteer Coordinator

Garden of Goo

Native Plant Nursery: Native plants grown from locally collected seed are the corn er stone of conservation and ecological restoration. Learn about growing native plants for stream and wetland restoration projects while helping to perform critical nursery tasks. Activities include starting plants from seed, divisions, and transplants, or help maintain nursery stock by watering and weeding. Events will occur at the King Conservation District Nursery facility in Renton from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Scheduled volunteer dates include:

February 8, 22, 25
March 7, 16, 24

Nurturing Nature

Stream and Wetland Enhancement: The KCD stream and wetland restoration program has many successful restoration projects that require native plant installation and ongoing maintenance. Sample a variety of restoration projects while replanting and removing invasive species. Projects are great for groups, contact our volunteer coordinator to schedule your group for a date and location that works for you.

Scheduled volunteer dates include:

January 28 - Maple Valley

Urban Forest Restoration

Urban Forest Restoration: Longfellow Creek Join KCD and the Green Seattle Partnership to help restore habitat on Longfellow creek in West Seattle. Longfellow creek is one of only four salmon streams in Seattle. Come join our ongoing efforts to replace invasive ivy and blackberry with native trees and shrubs. Event will occur at the SW Brandon St and 29th Ave SW entrance of the Longfellow Legacy Trail in West Seattle from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Scheduled volunteer dates include:

January 28
February 18
March 17

Who Can Volunteer? Anyone! Youth under 18 years of age need to complete a youth waiverAnyone! Youth under 18 years of age need to complete a youth waiver: click here to download. Youth under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Can I get service learning or community service credit for school? Absolutely!

What do I need for the day of the event? Please bring water, sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Don’t forget to bring raingear as we work rain or shine!

Can my youth group or company schedule a private volunteer event? Yes! Groups of 10 or more can request a private event on weekdays or weekends. Please contact Adam Jackson, Volunteer Coordinator, to arrange a private event.

Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Adam Jackson (425) 282-1908 at least two days prior to a scheduled event to register, receive driving directions, and obtain more information.

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