Duwamish Alive! Day with ECOSS at Duwamish Hill Preserve

The Duwamish Hill Preserve is a ten acre park providing green space amongst industry in the City of Tukwila. This hill was formed from glaciers, and is older than Mt. Rainier! Within the park you will find native plants of different ecosystems, a Puget Sound Salish Cultural Garden, and artwork and signs by a local artist, Mette Hanson.

This event will be celebrated alongside other Duwamish Alive! Coalition members’ events, such as Forterra, Common Acres and Friends of the Hill. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Volunteers will be working with the ECOSS and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust to learn about the history and uses of the preserve, plant native species and connect the natural ecosystems by removing encroaching invasive species. Thank you for signing up to volunteer! *Important notice: there is a police shooting range neighboring the site, you may hear gunfire from the Seattle Police shooting range to the north of the preserve. It is contained and does not pose a risk to volunteers.*

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
• Big sack lunch
• Long sleeved shirt
• At least one full water bottle
• Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc…

Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/QHuNkJSBgz62

From I-5N: Use the right lane to take exit 156 for WA-599 N toward Tukwila. Continue right to Interurban Avenue. Turn left onto Interurban Ave S. Continue straight to East Marginal Way. Turn right onto South 115th Street. Park along the street. The site will be on your right, look for event staff and signs.

From I-5 S: Take exit 158 from I-5 S. Turn right onto South Boeing Access Rd. Take a sharp left onto East Marginal Way. Then take a left onto South 115th Street. Park along the street. The site will be to your left, look for event staff and signs