The Mountains to Sound Greenway was founded on the strength of cooperation and coalition-building, and owes its success in huge part to the companies and organizations who sponsor Greenway events year after year. We welcome opportunities to celebrate shared values with conservation-minded organizations in our community, and happily acknowledge their partnerships in our publications and materials.
We see these relationships as a classic win-win scenario, raising public awareness for sponsors while generating much-needed funding for the ongoing work of the Greenway Trust. Thousands of guests and volunteers attend Greenway Trust events each year, and each event offers a chance for Greenway Corporate Champions’ brands to be connected to high-profile projects that gain media recognition throughout the year.
Read below for available sponsorship opportunities. For more information, or to become a sponsor, contact Mike Woodsum at michael.woodsum@mtsgreenway.org or (206) 250-9979.
Signature Events
Corporate Champions have the opportunity to sponsor the Greenway Trust’s signature events, which bring together longtime supporters with folks who are interested in learning more about the Greenway. As a sponsor of a signature event, you will be recognized for your commitment to preserving and enhancing this region’s landscape and ensuring outdoor experiences are accessible for all.
Annual Celebration
The Greenway Annual Celebration brings together supporters from across the region to celebrate our coalition’s accomplishments in land conservation, ecological restoration, recreation projects, and connecting people with nature over the past year. From corporate, civic, and nonprofit partners to agency staff, forest rangers, and trail and restoration crews, all our guests play a role in keeping this region beautiful and accessible for everyone. Learn more about the impact of your sponsorship below.
Spring Fundraising Breakfast
The Spring Breakfast, typically held at Lake Sammamish State Park, raises around 25% of the Greenway Trust’s operating funds each year. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about — and be inspired by! —the impact our environmental programs have throughout the Greenway landscape and its communities. Learn more about the impact of your sponsorship below.
Annual Volunteer Events
Corporate Champions also have the opportunity to sponsor some of the Greenway Trust’s annual, large-scale volunteer events. By supporting these events, our partners recognize the value of building community in the Greenway and being part of tangible results on the landscape. These events incorporate hands-on work with celebratory aspects to recognize the efforts of our dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in caring for the Greenway. Organizations can sponsor our Annual Volunteer Events with financial contributions or by donating or providing in-kind food and drinks for volunteers.
Tree Planting Celebration
Each fall, the Greenway Trust kicks off tree planting season with the Tree Planting Celebration! Typically held in Lake Sammamish State Park, this event brings together families, individuals, groups, and work teams to plant trees and shrubs along the creek, helping to rebuild a healthy forest that supports wildlife and keeps the water cooler for salmon. Volunteers enjoy a morning of tree planting and celebrate their great work with lunch and remarks from the Greenway Trust in the afternoon.
National Trails Day
Every summer on the first Saturday in June, the Greenway Trust invites our partners and our community to celebrate National Trails Day with a day of action! Volunteers have the opportunity to get their hands dirty and make a difference by cleaning up trailheads and picnic areas and restoring trails with brushing, drainage improvements, and surfacing. After the morning’s
efforts, volunteers come together for a well-earned celebration with lunch and remarks from the Greenway Trust.
National Public Lands Day
Every year the Greenway Trust celebrates National Public Lands Day on the fourth Saturday in September, bringing together volunteers and partners for a day of stewardship and celebration! It’s a day to rally our efforts by working together to build momentum to keep these public lands accessible, safe, and beautiful for all. Our region is rapidly growing and with this increase in recreation demand comes a sense of urgency to celebrate what we already have, and directly benefit the future resilience of these public lands.
