Karissa Maeda

June 18, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Maintaining trails is an important part of stewarding the landscape of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. Greenway Trust staff and volunteers work together to make trails safe and accessible for recreational use, reduce the impact on ecosystems and wildlife, and promote a sustainable balance between people and nature. On June 6,...

April 15, 2026
August Spires, Kittitas Volunteer Stewardship Coordinator
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
For volunteers with the Trailhead Ambassador Program, Saturday mornings are spent enjoying beautiful trailhead views, protecting public lands, and helping people feel more confident outside. As a friendly and welcoming presence, Trailhead Ambassadors are trained volunteers who help answer questions, share information about trail etiquette and stewardship practices, and create safe, informed, and enjoyable...

March 19, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
Did you know that volunteers caring for the nursery are helping create healthier habitats for people, wildlife, and future generations? The Greenway Trust Native Plant Nursery, located in Lake Sammamish State Park, provides a home for 20,000 native trees and shrubs to grow healthy and strong. After one to two seasons of growing, these...

February 9, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
In early December, the impact of the record rainfall and high winds that swept through Western Washington was experienced by many communities, as homes, businesses, and roads were damaged across the state. The significant amount of rain that we received over a short period of time caused water levels to rise quickly and flood,...