Seattle Forest Week Event at Discovery Park

Seattle Forest Week is November 7th - 15th! This is the time of year that we get together with our neighbors to kick off planting season. All community members are welcome and no experience is necessary. These events are family friendly and open to all ages.

Join us at Discovery Park to plant native trees and shrubs at Seattle largest park! We will provide all tools and instruction.

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

• Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)
• Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

• Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
• Rain gear
• At least one full water bottle
• Small daypack for snacks, extra layers, etc…

We will meet in the Discovery Park South Parking Lot (Google Map)

From I-5:

• Take the exit for NE 45th ST.
• From the exit ramp, head WEST (a left hand turn if you are coming from the south and a right hand turn if you are coming from the north) merge onto NE 45th ST.
• Follow NE 45th ST west. It travels under US99 and then becomes 46th ST and then N MARKET ST as you near Ballard.
• From MARKET ST, turn LEFT onto 15th AVE NW crossing over BALLARD BRIDGE.
• Just as you leave the bridge, turn right onto W EMERSON ST.
• Follow W EMERSON ST to a 4-way intersection where you turn RIGHT onto GILMAN AVE W. Stay on GILMAN AVE W as it turns into W GOVERNMENT WAY.
• Take a Left onto 34th Ave W at the 4-way stop after the Shell gas station.
• Take a RIGHT onto W Emerson St. Follow W Emerson St until you see the Mountains to Sound Greenway Event sign. Turn right into the park.
• Look for Greenway Event signs and staff

As the City of Seattle's largest multi-use park at 534 acres, Discovery Park is a park of regional significance. It is a major draw for a wide demographic range of users as well as recreational opportunities. It is also one of the best places in Seattle for bird watching with over 230 species identified.

Many of the areas of the park have been degraded by invasive plant species and lack the diverse habitat needed to provide a balanced ecosystem. We will be continuing our restoration efforts by removing these invasive species and clearing space in preparation for planting native vegetation in the fall. The project will enhance the species diversity, forest structure and function of the area. Thanks for volunteering with the Greenway and the Green Seattle Partnership!