Earth Month

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April is Earth Month, a worldwide annual event that celebrates environmental protections and educates on ways we can keep our planet green. We all share this beautiful planet, and by working together, we can sustain a clean and healthy world for generations to come- whether it’s cleaning up litter, planting native trees and plants, recycling, reusing, repurposing, or walking instead of driving. April is a time to reflect on our consumption and form sustainable habitats that support the earth and each other. There are many ways to participate in Earth Month; check out these great opportunities below.

HANDS-ON Green Tukwila Volunteer Restoration Work Parties 

Local Forest Stewards need hands-on help removing noxious weeds in our parks to create healthy habitats for wildlife and a cleaner watershed for all.

Fun Fact: Tukwila’s Parks are like giant sponges that soak up dirty water from roadways and air pollution, filter it, and restore clean air and water in the environment. The more trees and native plants, the more pollution can be filtered out. Join us!

All work parties provide tools & training onsite; all identities are welcome.

See all the opportunities and SIGN UP: www.TukwilaWA.gov/greentukwila  

Lunch & Learn! Join us for a FREE lunch & learn about the watershed.

Green Tukwila has partnered with Nature Vision to offer engaging adult education workshops focused on the watershed and environmental systems of Tukwila.

Watershed Dynamics, April 8th, 12:00-2:00 pm, Tukwila Community Center 
Participants will interact with a tabletop model (Enviroscape) of a typical community to learn how their everyday choices affect the water quality in our watershed. We’ll discuss alternatives to prevent watershed contamination.

Event and Lunch are free but space is limited, SIGN UP today, CLICK HERE

 

Earth Month at Tukwila Park

The South King County Washington Conservation Corps crew has partnered with the City of Tukwila to create an interactive Earth Month showcase at Tukwila Park. The project includes a local field guide, plant identification signs, and birdhouses made from repurposed English ivy. These projects are a way to connect with your local environment to celebrate the part of Earth you call home.

  • The birdhouses installed throughout the park were created using invasive English ivy vines removed by the Conservation Corps members during restoration work. English ivy can overtake native vegetation and harm trees, so its removal is an important step in supporting a healthy ecosystem. By repurposing these vines into birdhouses, this project transforms a harmful species into habitat for local wildlife.
  • Take a self-guided native plant walk through the park with our new plant walk signs. Along the walking path at Tukwila Park, these signs highlight the native plant species. The signs include an overview of the species, habitat preferences, and historic uses by indigenous communities. If you want to dive deeper into the local species, we’ve also created a field guide to help you identify plants and learn more about their roles in the ecosystem.

Eco-Art, Come paint Lupine with Green Tukwila

April 27th, 6:30-8:00 pm, Tukwila Community Center

Beginner Adult Watercolor Classes – Free & Open to the Public!

Join us for a relaxing and creative beginner watercolor!  In each class, you’ll learn about a Pacific Northwest nature topic while practicing simple watercolor techniques in a supportive, step-by-step environment.

✨ All materials are provided
✨ No experience needed

✨ Free and open to the public

✨ Registration is required

Sign up: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/571 

 

City Nature Challenge

Nature is all around us! Knowing what species are in our city and where they are, helps us study and protect them, but the ONLY way to do that is by all of us – scientists, land managers, and the community – working together to find and document the nature in our area. Look high and low for all nature in the region and share your observations using iNaturalist!  Learn More Click Here! 

Observe! April 24 – April 27, 2026
Take and upload pictures of wild plants and animals. 

Identify!   April 28 – May 10, 2026
Help identify what was found. 

Watch this 5 min overview of the City Nature Challenge, why community science is essential, and how to participate from the Cobb County Water System in 2020.

EarthCorps’ Community Fair

Saturday, April 25
10 am-2 pm, Sullivan Center

Connect with local organizations, enjoy snacks, and discover the work being done to protect our communities and our planet. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or looking for a way to spend the day, there’s something for everyone. Explore informative booths, meet community leaders, and find out how you can make an impact!

Here is the link to RSVP: coming soon

 

Metro Flex

Use Metro Flex to get around the neighborhood without a car! Book a short ride on your phone for the same cost as a bus trip. Try riding from Foster High to the Tukwila Community Center. Download the Metro Flex app or call (206) 258-7739 to ride.

Cost: $2.75 for adults, $1.00 with ORCA LIFT and RRFP, and free for youth.