Volunteer Spotlight

October 1, 2026
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
From planting trees and weeding non-native plants to nurturing yearling trees and shrubs, habitat restoration is an ongoing effort that involves many hands and long-term stewardship. Planting native trees is one part of our decades-long habitat restoration process that has a lasting impact. Why do we plant trees? More trees create canopies that shade...

August 17, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
While volunteering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, you can restore local habitats, maintain trails, and help native plants thrive—while meeting new friends. At Greenway Trust events, you’re in the company of fellow volunteers who share similar values and a desire to protect and conserve the habitats and landscapes that make this region...

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...