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12424 42nd Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168

Phone: 206 768-2822
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Green Tukwila Partnership

Building Community, One Tree at a Time.

Volunteer and Learn with Green Tukwila

Join friends, neighbors, and families for fun, hands-on events in Tukwila’s parks. Learn about local wildlife, native plants, tool use, and how to care for our urban forests. No experience needed—just bring your energy and help keep our public spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful!

Don’t miss out on upcoming opportunities! Join our email list.

2026 Ecological Restoration Work Parties, Click HERE 

FREE Eco Education with Green Tukwila

Green Tukwila offers free, hands-on eco education for all ages—featuring watershed workshops, creative art classes, outdoor eco-adventures, and engaging wildlife talks. Programs are designed to connect community members with the local environment in fun and meaningful ways. All activities are free, but registration is required.

Plant Walk & Talk with Green Tukwila Staff

Join Green Tukwila staff for a guided walk through your local park. Learn about forest health, native plants, and the restoration work that has shaped these spaces over time. Take a deep breath, slow down, and experience nature right in your neighborhood.

  • July 2nd, Tukwila Park, 10-11:30 CLICK HERE for Registration
  • Aug 6th Crystal Springs Park 10-11:30 CLICK HERE for Registration

Green Getaways Day Trips!

Hop on eco-adventure with Green Tukwila staff and learn about the PNW, Wildlife and Ecosystems!  These field trips are on the first Thursday of the month and leave from the Tukwila Community Center at 9:30 am, bring your own sack lunch and full water bottle.

  • September- Seward Park (live)
  • October- Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (registration opens July 1st)
  • November- Northwest Stream Center (registration opens July 1st)
  • December- West Hylebos Wetlands Park (registration opens July 1st)

CLICK HERE, for details and registration.

Community Science Classes with the Environmental Science Center

Green Tukwila is collaborating with the naturalist from The Environmental Science Center to bring all-new science classes to Tukwila.  Space is limited, classes are free but registration is required, Click the link below to learn more and sign up. 

  • Let’s go Birding, July 18th, 8:30-10:30 AM, Tukwila Community Center 
  • Nature Journaling & Plant ID workshop, Oct 5th, 6:00-8:00 PM, Tukwila Community Center 
  • Native Plant and Bird Walk for families, Nov 14th 9-11 Tukwila Community Center  
  • Movie with a Scientist, November 16th, 6:00-8:00 PM, Tukwila Community Center  
  • “So You Want to Get into Birding” Intro to Birding lesson, Dec 10th, 10 AM-12 PM, Tukwila Community Center  

CLICK HERE, for details and registration.

NEW Monthly Watercolor Workshop

6:30–8:00 pm, Tukwila Community Center

Hands-on workshops combining environmental education with guided watercolor instruction. Learn about local ecosystems while creating art inspired by Pacific Northwest plants, wildlife, and landscapes. No art experience required.

Blackberry Tie Die workshop with EarthCorps 

Tukwila Community Center, Saturday, November 17,1:00 PM–2:30 PM. 

Want to create beautiful tie-dye art using an invasive plant?  Chat with restoration professionals and community members while decorating a new T-shirt, tote bag, or bandana with dye made from blackberries collected from local parks! 

Registration coming soon!

The Green Tukwila Partnership

Since 2017, the City of Tukwila has been part of the Green Cities Partnership—working with local organizations and community members to care for natural open spaces. Tukwila’s own effort, the Green Tukwila Partnership, is supported by Forterra, EarthCorps, Duwamish Alive Coalition, Partner in Employment, the Service Board, Dirt Corps, King County Parks, and dedicated volunteers.

Together, we’re restoring 138 acres of urban forest over the next 20 years—creating healthier parks for all.

Join a Restoration Work Party

What to Expect:
Work parties are fun, hands-on events for all ages. Activities include removing invasive plants, planting natives, and mulching. No experience needed—training and tools are provided. Everyone is welcome!

Why It Matters:
Healthy green spaces improve air and water quality, support wildlife, and help fight climate change. With your help, we can keep Tukwila’s parks thriving—now and for future generations.

Note: Events happen rain or shine. If there’s a cancellation, you’ll be notified by 8:00 AM on event day.

Host a Private Volunteer Event

Looking for a meaningful team-building activity? Green Tukwila offers private volunteer events for schools, businesses, and community groups of 10 or more. Make a difference while spending time outdoors—help restore local parks and learn about urban ecology. Interested? Contact olena.perry@TukwilaWA.gov to schedule your group or explore park stewardship opportunities.

Activated Restoration Sites:

  • 57th Ave Mini Park
  • Codiga Park
  • Cottonwood Corner
  • Crystal Springs Park
  • Duwamish Hill Preserve
  • Riverton Park
  • Tukwila Community Center
  • Tukwila Park
  • Multiple Sites on the Green/Duwamish River

Contact Us: email Olena.Perry@TukwilaWA.gov or call 206-768-2822

Tukwila’s Land Acknowledgement:  

The City of Tukwila is located on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish people. We acknowledge their continuing connections to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elder’s past, present and emerging.  

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Forest Steward & Partner Tool Kit:

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