Habitat Restoration at Squak Valley in Issaquah

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Date & Time
September 5, 2026 | 10am-1pm
Location
Squak Valley Park
Event Overview

Join us at Squak Valley Park in Issaquah to remove Himalayan blackberry along Issaquah Creek. This restored site was bought by the City of Issaquah in efforts to help recovery areas of land along Issaquah Creek to support salmon health and recovery.

Difficulty
Moderate
Age Restriction
Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants made of sturdy material
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes
  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
  • Rain gear
  • Snacks for breaks
  • Long sleeved shirt
  • At least one full water bottle
  • Small daypack for food, extra layers, etc…
Driving Directions
Google link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7wV7ZC64dtmRz9v8From I-90, take exit 17. Go south on Front Street (coming from Seattle turn right – coming from North Bend turn left). Continue on Front Street through downtown for about 1.8 miles. Front Street will then turn into Issaquah Hobart Road. Continue on Issaquah Hobart Road for another 0.4 miles. The main parking lot will be in the Squak Valley Park - South lot (across from the church).The main access into the park will be a couple hundred yards north at a small lot that contains a small access road down into the site.
Additional Information
Nestled between Squak and Tiger Mountain, Squak Valley Park North encompasses approximately 11 undeveloped acres of former farmland along Issaquah Creek, serving as a vital wildlife corridor through the Issaquah Alps. The City of Issaquah is working to enhance stream, riparian and wetland habitats throughout the park. In 2010, they breached the Great Depression-era levee along Issaquah Creek in several locations in the park to reestablish a healthy floodplain ecosystem and reduce downstream flooding. Greenway Trust volunteers helped plant over 6,000 native trees and shrubs throughout the park in order to restore native vegetation and significantly streamside habitat for salmon and other wildlife. But more work remains – we will be focusing on clearing blackberry and other invasive species from around our newly planted trees and shrubs to give these native plants a better chance at survival.
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