Thrive Communities Planting 10/21/26 [location updated]

2024 Annual Tree Planting Celebration held at Lower Issaquah Creek site in Issaquah
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Date & Time
October 21, 2026 | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location
Park Pointe
Event Overview

Join us at Squak Valley to help plant native trees and shrubs along Issaquah Creek that will support a healthier resilient ecosystem for salmon and other wildlife! All tools will be provided for planting.

Difficulty
Easy to 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 (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)
  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
  • Rain gear
  • At least one full water bottle
  • Small daypack for snacks, extra layers, etc…
Driving Directions

From I-90 take Exit 17 for Front St and turn south (right from eastbound I-90, left for westbound I-90). Continue south on Front St for approximately 1.9 miles. Look for Greenway staff and signs to direct you. **Look for Greenway signs. This is neighborhood parking so please be mindful of not double parking on both sides of the street.**

Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZYWtNDnMZz2rF3Mg7

Additional Information
Park Pointe is a 102-acre natural area located between Issaquah High School and Tiger Mountain. Previously the land was comprised of two farmsteads, and eventually was bought by a developer who intended to build an urban village in the spot. Through a series of negotiations, the City of Issaquah coordinated a transfer of development rights to preserve Park Pointe as a natural area, while encouraging development in the already growing Issaquah Highlands. The City of Issaquah had deemed to keep Park Pointe as an open space and is actively restoring 30 acres of wetlands. Over the past several years, the city and the Greenway have been removing invasive plants from the wetlands which is the home of a small tributary of Issaquah Creek, an important local salmon bearing waterway. Volunteers will aid in this restoration effort by removing invasive blackberries around native trees and shrubs planted in 2014. 
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