Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

Lead-a-Llama in the Teanaway Community Forest
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Geology Hike - Teanaway Community Forest
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
Millions of years ago, the 50,000 acres that make up the Teanaway Community Forest were part of a jungle. Now the landscape of the Teanaway tells a unique geological history of the times between tropics, ice lakes, and today. Join us for a guided geology hike to Cheese Rock with Central Washington University professor Karl Lillquist. Karl is a physical geographer and has been a faculty member for CWU since 1995. His current research looks at environmental change in the deserts and mountains of the western United States.

Meet at the West Teanaway Trailhead, which requires a Discover Pass for parking. There you’ll check in, then the group will make its way to the landmark formation Cheese Rock. The group will cross the West Fork of the Teanaway river on a bridge, then over Carlson Creek before ascending about 280 feet. After scrambling across the long stretch of exposed rock and reaching Cheese Rock, the group will head along the ridge to a forest road that will take them back down the hill. This hike is short (2.5 miles round trip), but it does involve some rapid elevation gain, so be prepared! The loop takes about two hours round trip, so bring water and snacks.

Registration is free, but limited to 20 people, and those of all ages are encouraged to join us, as long as they feel comfortable with the demands of the hike. Don't forget to bring your Discover Pass for parking! DNR has two permanent no-flush toilets at the West Teanaway Trailhead.

Natural Fiber Arts - Teanaway Community Forest
2026-07-26 10:00 - 14:00
Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and process fireweed for natural fibers from Bambie Miller (Parke Creek Farms). Bambie is a local organic farmer, fiber artist, and trained marine naturalist who raises goats and sheep outside of Ellensburg. Following a major fire year, fireweed is abundant above the community forest, and you’ll learn elements of sustainable harvesting and responsible recreation alongside the lesson on making fibers from fireweed.

Join us at the Teanaway Campground walk-in sites for a workshop on natural fiber art. Check in before 10AM to get set up and use the camping area vault toilets. Registration is free, but limited to 20 people, and those of all ages are encouraged to join us, so long as they’re comfortable sitting for a workshop.

You will need a Discover Pass for parking. Bring: water, a camp chair if you’d prefer one to the picnic table, and gloves. Rubber work gloves and fireweed plants will be provided.

Salmon 101 - Teanaway Community Forest
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00
Join us in the Teanaway Community Forest on Saturday, September 12, for Salmon 101! This event, suitable for all ages, will introduce participants to what salmon need to complete their lifecycle, from redds to the ocean and back. Scientist Kurt Fresh will teach us about salmon in the Teanaway, and we’ll have the opportunity to walk by active habitat restoration sites.

Participants will receive an email with location and weather information the week before the event. During Salmon 101, you’ll learn about the history and goals of the Teanaway Community Forest, local salmon, and what’s happening to improve their habitat now! Remember to bring: layers for the weather, walking shoes, a Discover Pass for parking, and water.

Star Stories - Teanaway Community Forest
2026-09-26 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for the Teanaway Community Forest’s first star gazing event! Dr. Cassie Fallscheer, an astrophysicist and astronomy professor at Central Washington University, will lead this beginner-friendly event out of the Teanaway Camping Area, where participants will learn about the sky above them.

Park by the disc golf course in the Teanaway Camping Area and check in by 7:30PM for a round of introductions and a brief intro to the Teanaway Community Forest. You can use the vault toilets in the camping area before the group turns on their headlamps and walks into the disc golf course field. The walk is short (under a quarter mile), but will cross uneven ground, without a formal trail, in the dark.

Registration is free, but limited to 20 people, and those of all ages are encouraged to join us. You will need a Discover Pass for parking. Bring: warm layers, a headlamp, and a camp pad/something to sit back on. If you have your own telescope, please feel free to bring that, too!

Pete Lake Trailhead Ambassador
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00
Education and stewardship are vital for protecting public lands; when trail users learn how they impact the land, they are empowered to make decisions that ensure public lands remain enjoyable for generations to come. Trailhead Ambassadors help educate visitors about responsible recreation, which can reduce negative impacts to the land. As a volunteer ambassador you'll work alongside Greenway Staff to welcome visitors, answer questions, and provide information and education about Leave-No-Trace, so forest visitors have everything they need for a great time.
This event is part of the Trailhead Ambassador Program, and to register you must have completed the short, online training. For more information or to sign up, check out the Trailhead Ambassador Program webpage, or email august.spires@mtsgreenway.org. No experience necessary!

Rachel Lake Trailhead Ambassador
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 14:00

Habitat Restoration at Lake Sammamish State Park
2026-07-11 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at Lake Sammamish State Park to help remove non-native vegetation along Issaquah Creek. Your efforts help support the health of native plant habitat and contribute to healthier streams for our salmon!

Pete Lake Trailhead Ambassador
2026-07-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 14:00
Education and stewardship are vital for protecting public lands; when trail users learn how they impact the land, they are empowered to make decisions that ensure public lands remain enjoyable for generations to come. Trailhead Ambassadors help educate visitors about responsible recreation, which can reduce negative impacts to the land. As a volunteer ambassador you’ll work alongside Greenway Staff to welcome visitors, answer questions, and provide information and education about Leave-No-Trace, so forest visitors have everything they need for a great time.
This event is part of the Trailhead Ambassador Program, and to register you must have completed the short, online training. For more information or to sign up, check out the Trailhead Ambassador Program webpage, or email august.spires@mtsgreenway.org. No experience necessary!

Squak Valley Restoration in Issaquah
2026-07-17 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Greenway in Issaquah at Squak Valley to help restore native plant habitat along Issaquah Creek. These efforts contribute to salmon habitat recovery and support native plant growth!

Restoration in Squak Valley in Issaquah
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00
Join us in Issaquah for habitat restoration along Issaquah Creek. We will help remove Himalayan blackberry to support native plant growth and help salmon habitat recovery along the way!

Nursery Maintenance at the Nursery
2026-07-24 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Greenway Nursery to help with maintenance tasks that keep the nursery going! We will repot older plants, weed around pots, and do general tasks that are needed at the time.

Habitat Restoration at Park Pointe (with Conservation NW)
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at Park Pointe to remove Himalayan blackberry from native tree planting. Conservation NW will also join us to talk about the importance of habitat connectivity for wildlife especially in urban areas!

Lake Washington Blvd Restoration and Bird Walk with Birds Connect Seattle!
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
Join us and Birds Connect Seattle on Lake Washington Blvd for a morning bird walk (8:30-9am) and habitat restoration after! Birds Connect will lead a bird walk seeing and hearing the beautiful birds of Lake Washington, then we will work to remove Himalayan blackberry and English ivy.

Habitat Restoration at Squak Valley with Conservation NW (special speaker)
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at Squak Valley as we are joined by a guest speaker from Conservation NW who will briefly talk about human and wildlife co-existence. We will also work on removing Himalayan blackberry in efforts to support healthy riparian habitat for salmon and other animals.

Rachel Lake Trailhead Ambassador
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00

Tucquala Meadows Trailhead Ambassador
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 10:00 - 14:00

Nursery Maintenance at Lake Sammamish State Park
2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Greenway Nursery where we will help summertime maintenance keeping the nursery in shape for the fall and winter! Volunteers will help weeding, creating plant signs, and moving around plants.

Nursery Event at Lake Sammamish State Park
2026-08-21 10:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Greenway Nursery to support summertime maintenance. This helps our nursery run throughout the year to hold our thousands of young plants. Volunteers will help with weeding, general maintenance, and possibly re-potting.

Habitat Restoration at Ballinger Open Space
2026-07-31 10:00 - 14:00
Join us in Shoreline for habitat restoration at Ballinger Open Space! This site was converted into a restoration site and currently being used to support a carbon sequestration project with the city. Help us remove Himalayan blackberry and other non-native plants to create a healthy habitat for native trees and shrubs.

This project is funded in part by King County WaterWorks.
