Free Paint Recycling Collection
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for a FREE fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment.
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue South
Tukwila, WA 98168

Click here to register.
Register for time slots, saving your time & ensure we have a smooth running event.
We’ll be accepting all types of paint, from latex to oil-based, so bring them all! Our team of experts will be on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is properly recycled.
All paint recycling is FREE!
Spread the word and invite your friends and neighbors to join in. Together, let’s make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this exciting event!
Accepted Materials:

Urethanes
Oil-based and Latex-based Paints
Acrylic Paint
Varnishes, Shellacs and Lacquers
Primers
Clear Coatings

Not Accepted:

Spray Paints, Marine and Auto Paints
Household Hazardous Waste
Electronics
Paint Thinner
Driveway Sealers

For all events, we ask that attendees stay in their cars. Event staff will direct you to drop-off lanes where we will unload everything for you. This ensures a safe and efficient process.
For questions, please email events@greensheenpaint.com

Restore Duwamish Hill
2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join resident Forest Stewards and the Tukwila community to beautify and create a sustainable native habitat at Duwamish Hill Preserve. We will be removing young blackberries and clearing space for fall plantings.
All tools and training provided.
About the Hill:
The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is actually older than Mt. Rainier!
About Duwamish Alive:
Our primary goals are to: Promote a healthy, functioning habitat in the Duwamish River Watershed by increasing and connecting habitat and addressing critical issues affecting the watershed’s health. Involve community members in direct stewardship of the watershed through volunteer work parties, environmental education, and neighborhood celebrations
What to Bring
A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.
Where to Meet
3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
Across the road from the park, above the river.

Click here for information.
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

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Click here for other Tukwila work parties: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/

Spirit of Giving Campaign - Donate to Help Tukwila Families Experiencing Homelessness
2024-09-22 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-09-29 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-13 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-20 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-10-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-11-03 00:00 - 22:59, 2024-11-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila Parks & Recreation has joined forces with the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila for the 2024 Spirit of Giving Campaign. Your monetary donations and/or donations of toys, cozy items, hygiene essentials and gift cards will help ensure a healthy, happy winter for Tukwila families experiencing homelessness.
Last year we helped 430 children and their families with $38,000 in donations from generous community partners like you! This year, we expect the need to continue to grow, and that’s why we need your help!
PLEASE MAKE ALL DONATIONS ON OR BEFORE DEC 1. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
✔️HOST a personalized event, such as Cozy Item Drive: blankets, mittens, gloves, hats, scarves and socks.
✔️DONATE new, unwrapped items at the Tukwila Community Center, such as grocery gift cards, Cozy Items (see above), hygiene items, toys and board games, and gift cards for teens.
✔️MONETARY DONATIONS can be made through the Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila and allow us to customize family care packages. (EIN 27-4432912)

CHECKS – make payable to SOUTHCENTER ROTARY FOUNDATION, PO Box 88744, Tukwila WA 98138.
VENMO – @SeaTacTukwilaRotaryFoundation

For more information, visit TukwilaWA.gov/Giving or call 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.

Disaster Book Club - "Full-Rip 9.0"
2024-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Tukwila Justice Center, 15005 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
SEP 25 @ 7 PM – DISASTER BOOK CLUB
TUKWILA JUSTICE CENTER

We’ll be reading and discussing “Full-Rip 9.0” by Sandi Doughton. This book provides readers with a fascinating history of earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, tells the tale of how scientists discovered the Cascadia Fault, and intersperses fun (and in some cases) terrifying facts about our readiness for an earthquake of that size and magnitude. If you like science, disasters, and history, this book is for you! You’ll be both fascinated and terrified by what you discover in these pages!
Please note that a day-time Book Club Discussion will take place on September 25 at 1 PM in Council Chambers.

OTHER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENTS
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SEP 19 @ 6:30 PM – FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
Join us for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop. At this workshop, we’ll discuss the critical elements your emergency plan needs to keep you and your household safe during a disaster.
** Registration is required. Click here to register. **
Topics include:
• Emergency Communications Plan – learn where you can go to get emergency information AND make a plan for how you’ll communicate with your loved ones.
• Tips for all Circumstances – Do you have a disability? Share your home with pets? Have small children? Learn preparedness and planning tips for all the circumstances that make your household unique.
• Build-a-Kit – we’ll discuss the items you should have in a grab-n-go kit as well as a shelter-in-place kit.
• Regional Hazards – we’ll discuss the regions hazards and what you can do before, during, and after a disaster to keep you and your household safe
• And so much more! Materials, including a fillable, bound booklet, are provided for FREE to attendees. Attendees should come prepared to complete the workbook while during the workshop.

SEP 26 @ 7 PM – FREE DISASTER MOVIE (DOCUMENTARY) NIGHT
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
We’ll be watching the Documentary “Surviving Disaster: How the Brain Works Under Extreme Duress.” Sociologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and survivors have found that the way people behave in a crisis is very predictable. By combining the stories of survivors with research into how the brain works under extreme duress, Surviving Disaster with Amanda Ripley brings light into civilization’s darkest moments and better prepares you for a disaster.
Popcorn and concession snacks provided!
To register: email emergencyprep@tukwilawa.gov.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and increasing your level or preparedness!

For more information, contact below.
Phone: 206-971-8781 Email: k.sainati@tukwilawa.gov

Free Disaster Movie "Surviving Disaster: How the Brain Works Under Extreme Duress"
2024-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
SEP 26 @ 7 PM – FREE DISASTER MOVIE (DOCUMENTARY) NIGHT
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
We’ll be watching the Documentary “Surviving Disaster: How the Brain Works Under Extreme Duress.” Sociologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and survivors have found that the way people behave in a crisis is very predictable. By combining the stories of survivors with research into how the brain works under extreme duress, Surviving Disaster with Amanda Ripley brings light into civilization’s darkest moments and better prepares you for a disaster.
Popcorn and concession snacks provided!
To register: email emergencyprep@tukwilawa.gov.

OTHER DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EVENTS
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SEP 19 @ 6:30 PM – FREE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
TUKWILA COMMUNITY CENTER
Join us for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Planning Workshop. At this workshop, we’ll discuss the critical elements your emergency plan needs to keep you and your household safe during a disaster.
** Registration is required. Click here to register. **
Topics include:
• Emergency Communications Plan – learn where you can go to get emergency information AND make a plan for how you’ll communicate with your loved ones.
• Tips for all Circumstances – Do you have a disability? Share your home with pets? Have small children? Learn preparedness and planning tips for all the circumstances that make your household unique.
• Build-a-Kit – we’ll discuss the items you should have in a grab-n-go kit as well as a shelter-in-place kit.
• Regional Hazards – we’ll discuss the regions hazards and what you can do before, during, and after a disaster to keep you and your household safe
• And so much more! Materials, including a fillable, bound booklet, are provided for FREE to attendees. Attendees should come prepared to complete the workbook while during the workshop.

SEP 25 @ 7 PM – DISASTER BOOK CLUB
TUKWILA JUSTICE CENTER

We’ll be reading and discussing “Full-Rip 9.0” by Sandi Doughton. This book provides readers with a fascinating history of earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, tells the tale of how scientists discovered the Cascadia Fault, and intersperses fun (and in some cases) terrifying facts about our readiness for an earthquake of that size and magnitude. If you like science, disasters, and history, this book is for you! You’ll be both fascinated and terrified by what you discover in these pages!
Please note that a day-time Book Club Discussion will take place on September 25 at 1 PM in Council Chambers.
We’re looking forward to celebrating with you and increasing your level or preparedness!

For more information, contact below.
Phone: 206-971-8781 Email: k.sainati@tukwilawa.gov

A Walk in the Park - Green River Trail
2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join Green Tukwila Staff Olena Perry for a Walk in the Park and on the Green River Trail. Learn about the Duwamish River, identify native plants, and discuss the importance of urban forests. Take away ideas for how everyone can support wildlife, native habitats, and our watershed in your own home.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/258/
What to Bring
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, full water bottle, and a backpack to carry valuables and not leave them in the car. These walks are rain or shine.
Where to Meet
Tukwila Community Center Lobby

Date & Time
September 27, 2024 10am – 11:30am
Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
We will walk a loop around the Tukwila Community Center and onto the Green River Trail to discuss river health and the connection to Orca. This walk is flat and paved.

Free Senior Veterans Waterways Cruise
2024-10-03 10:00 - 16:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Take a fall color tour on Lake Washington. For senior veterans and a plus-one.
Call to register at 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.
To see more events, visit: https://www.flipsnack.com/685E9E88B7A/tukwila-parks-recreation-fall-2024-recreation-guide/full-view.html

Planting at Riverton Park
2024-10-08 11:30 - 13:30 | Riverton Park
Join local neighbor and forest Steward Debbie for an afternoon impacting the environment. Invasive English ivy and Himalayan blackberry threaten Riverton Park’s large trees, which are essential habitats for large raptors and wildlife. We aim to reestablish a healthy urban forest bordering the community park. This is an example of how Tukwila can support urban wildlife within the park’s systems.
All tools, materials and training will be provided at the start of the work party.
Restrooms are onsite May-October otherwise, you may use the restroom at the Tukwila Community Center quick drive down the street.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register for Oct 8.
✔️ Click here to register for Nov 12.
✔️ Click here to register for Dec 10.
Where to Bring
Bring a full water bottle, snacks for yourself, weather-appropriate clothes, and closed-toed shoes. If you have garden gloves, please bring them.
Where to Meet
Riverton Park: 13263 Macadam Rd S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Work parties are taking place next to the Gully Gardens P-Patch on the lower section of the park. You will see a 6ft toolbox (JOBOX) meet there.
Meeting Location Map
Where to Park
The parking lot for Riverton Park is located on 131st at 4124 S 131st St, Tukwila, WA, 98168.

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
If you are unable to find the location, please reach out to the Tukwila Community Center at (206) 768-2822 or stop by 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
To cancel or have questions, please reach out to Olena.Perry@Tukwilawa.gov.

Free Senior Information & Health Fair
2024-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
There will be a variety of vendors with information on open enrollment, support services, health and fitness, travel and recreation. Stay tuned for more information and a lineup of opportunities that day. Free and no registration required.
Call to register at 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.
To see more events, visit: https://www.flipsnack.com/685E9E88B7A/tukwila-parks-recreation-fall-2024-recreation-guide/full-view.html

Artist Talk: Celebrate Fall & Tukwila's Newest Public Art
2024-10-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Tukwila’s Public Art Program and the Tukwila Arts Commission invite the community to join us as we celebrate the city’s newest public art pieces.
Artist Talk
Wed, October 9th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South
In 2024, Tukwila Parks & Recreation commissioned three artists to create murals for its storage container, turning the mundane into the beautiful!
The event will be held outside the community center. Tents with firepits will be set up, creating a cozy celebration of the fall season.
Canela Mexican Café will provide complimentary light refreshments (mini churros and a choice of hot drink: Café Horchata, Dulce de Leche Macchiato, Mocha Mexicana, and Café de Olla).
Artist Talk: Artists will discuss their creative process, inspiration, and the meaning behind their pieces. Attendees will be able to ask questions and learn more from each artist.
“Mushroom Celebration” Jean Bradbury

“My Wild Grandmother” Gabrielle Abbott

“Supreme” Ilana Zweschi

Musical Guest Stacy Jones: award-winning Seattle singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Stacy Jones will provide an acoustic set after the talk, while guests can mingle, talk to the artists, and enjoy the early fall evening.
Art Activity! Past Utility Box Artist Nalisha Estrellas will lead an all-ages art activity. To get everyone excited for the fall season, guests can decorate their own mini pumpkins to take home!
In the event of rain, the Artist Talk will be held inside the Tukwila Community Center.

Free Lunch Social & Jewel Tones Performance for Seniors
2024-10-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Transportation and lunch will be provided. Shuttles will depart from the Tukwila Community Center at 11:00 am.
Call to register at 206-768-2822 or email Parks & Recreation.
To see more events, visit: https://www.flipsnack.com/685E9E88B7A/tukwila-parks-recreation-fall-2024-recreation-guide/full-view.html

Help Heal Our Habitat at Codiga Park
2024-10-12 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Codiga Park, 12535 50th Pl S, Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Join EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we continue to work in the Codiga Park natural area on the Duwamish River. This former dairy farm is now part park and part tidal wetland that provides shelter and food for wildlife like ospreys, great blue herons, bald eagles and juvenile salmon. In 2005, the City of Tukwila and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers partnered to excavate the center of the property, creating a side channel that offers young salmon a chance to rest, forage for food and avoid predators in a more natural wetland habitat. The new channel was planted with native vegetation that thrived. The shoreline of the river, however, remained dominated by invasive Himalayan blackberry and Japanese knotweed. Since 2008, the riverbank has been cleared of invasive weeds and planted with native plants. EarthCorps’ Sound Stewards monitor and maintain Codiga monthly to promote healthy native plants. Work alongside Sound Stewards to ensure the success of the Codiga Park restoration site!
The Basics
Registration is required. EarthCorps supplies gloves, tools, water and snack bars. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! Be sure to sign in at registration when you arrive.
✔️ REGISTER FOR OCT 12: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0DHn000018mghaMAA&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001b4LpMAI
✔️ REGISTER FOR NOV 2: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0DHn000018mghaMAA&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001b4TtMAI
This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
Clothing that will protect your legs against prickly plants (no shorts, please)
Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
Rain gear and warm layers -OR- sun protection (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks (to refuel)
Full water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)
Travel mug for tea/coffee
If you have a favorite pair of gloves, feel free to bring them (otherwise we’re happy to provide a pair)

The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks can vary, our projects focus on improving the forests and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests and green spaces, the work can include, but is not limited to:

Removing weeds (like Ivy or Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)
Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)

Groups
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active role in our events. After registering your group, please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to help guide your group members.
Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Teamto take care of all necessary preparations.
CODIGA PARK
12535 50th Place S, Tukwila, WA 98178
Transportation
Metro Flex: Book a short ride on your phone and get picked up a few steps away from your front door. Rides are the same cost as a bus trip: $2.75 for adults, $1.00 with ORCA LIFT and RRFP, and free for youth. Metro Flex is available in Tukwila, Kent, Renton, Skyway, and more. Download the Metro Flex app or call 206-258-7739 to ride. Learn more at kingcounty.gov/metroflex.
Driving Directions:

From the north:Take I-5 south and take Exit157 to Martin Luther King Jr Way / WA-900 E.
Turn right onto S 129th St.
129th St becomes 50th Pl S.
Codiga Park is on the left.
From the south:Take I-5 North to WA-599 N exit (Exit 156)- toward Tukwila / W. Marginal Way.
Stay right to take the exit toward Interurban Ave S.
Turn left to stay on Interurban Ave S.
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Turn right onto S 124th St.
Turn right onto 50th Pl S.
Codiga Park is on the right.

Free Soul Line Dance Halloween Party for Seniors
2024-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
You will have a chance to showcase all of your favorite dances and show off all you have learned. Even if you don’t know the dances, come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and friendship. Newbies are welcome.
To see more events, visit: https://www.flipsnack.com/685E9E88B7A/tukwila-parks-recreation-fall-2024-recreation-guide/full-view.html

Duwamish Hill Preserve - Planting Event
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Duwamish Hill Preserve, 3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Happy Duwamish Alive! Spend the day planting with Friends of the Hill, volunteer Forest Stewards, and keep Duwamish Hill Preserve healthy and sustainable. Join us and hundreds of volunteers at multiple sites, for a day of working in the Duwamish Watershed.
All tools and training will be provided.
Duwamish Alive collaborates with community, municipalities, non-profits and businesses within the Duwamish River Watershed to preserve and enhance habitat for people and wildlife, towards improving the health of the Puget Sound. Our primary goals are to: Promote healthy, functioning habitat in the Duwamish River Watershed through increasing and connecting habitat and addressing critical issues affecting the watershed’s health. Involve community members in direct stewardship of the watershed through volunteer work parties, environmental education, and neighborhood celebrations.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/180/
What to Bring
A full water bottle, clothes that can get dirty, gloves if you have them, and closed-toe shoes.
Where to Meet
3800 S 115th St, Tukwila, WA 98168, meet in the field by the road.
Where to Park
Across the street from the park, next to the river.

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

Free Halloween Carnival
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us for this FREE all-ages celebration of the fall season! Come dressed in your best costume and join in the fun!

Haunted Walk
Pumpkin Painting
Carnival Games
Inflatable Bouncers
Toddler Room
Photo Booth
Smores & Refreshments!

A Walk in the Park - Crystal Springs Park
2024-10-25 10:00 - 11:30 | WA
Come see the fall leaves in a Park filled with Big Leaf Maples. Join Green Tukwila Staff Olena Perry for a Walk in the Park. Learn about nature, identify native plants, and discuss the importance of urban forests. Take away ideas for how everyone can support wildlife, native habitats, and our watershed in their own homes.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/259/
What to Bring
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing, full water bottle, and a backpack to carry valuables and not leave them in the car. These walks are rain or shine.

Contact
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov
Crystal Springs Park has two steep staircases but otherwise flat and paved trails.

Planting and Mulching Water Bearers
2024-10-27 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Star-studded planting and mulching event. This event is being led by 2 movers and shakers in the environmental movement in South King County. Sarah Kavage, a local artist, and Daniel Collins from Nicoterra. Bring your questions about public art, weaving natural materials, plants, trees, and the health of the watershed.
The event will be removing some invasives, planting, and cleaning up the area around the living willow sculptures, Water Bearers.
All details and ages are welcome, and tools and training are provided. This event is next to the river.
All ages OK
✔️ Click here to register: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/297/

What to Bring
Full water bottle, closed-toed comfortable shoes, clothing that can be dirty, and weather-appropriate gear(raincoat, hat, etc.)
Where to Meet
In the park, the space is small, you will see us.
57th Ave S Mini Park
Where to Park
Street Parking.

Contact
Olena Perry
Olena.Perry@tukwilawa.gov

Free Halloween Bunco for Seniors
2024-10-30 10:30 - 14:30 | WA
Join us for a thrilling game of Bunco. Wear your favorite costume and maybe win a prize. Lunch provided.
For register and see more events, visit: https://www.flipsnack.com/685E9E88B7A/tukwila-parks-recreation-fall-2024-recreation-guide/full-view.html

Boo-tiful Habitat - Duwamish River
2024-10-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Celebrate Halloween by planting with EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we work to improve the Duwamish River near the Tukwila Community Center (costumes encouraged!). A healthy array of plants on the banks of the river is important for migrating and resident fish, birds and other wildlife. Currently, much of the Duwamish riverbank is covered in aggressive weeds that provide little to no shelter, shade or food for wildlife. A variety of native plants are also critical for filtering polluted rainwater that runs off of parking lots, roads and roofs. Not to mention the enjoyment people can get by sitting in the shade of a tree by the river!
✔️ Click here to register: https://www.tfaforms.com/4835848?VolJobID=a0D8000000ovEGdEAM&VolShiftID=a0EUh000001cMDRMA2

The Basics
We will supply the gloves and tools and will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, forest health, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No prior experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! This video may give you a better idea of what to expect.
This event is led by the Puget Sound Stewards, who are part of our program that matches enthusiastic and motivated volunteers to nearshore habitat restoration sites in need of longterm stewardship.
For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty (because it will!)
Long pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)
Sturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required such as work boots, hiking boots, rubber boots, etc. NO sandals, flats, or heels)
Rain gear and warm layers (check the weather!)
Sack lunch and snacks
Full water bottle

The event will happen rain or shine!
What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the forests, shorelines, and parks in our local cities. Healthy and thriving forests and shorelines are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to help create healthy forests, the work can include:

Removing aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)
Maintaining areas where these weeds have been removed
Planting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often Oct.-Feb.)

Groups
If you are coming as a group, the group leaders are expected to have an active and integral role in our events. Please get in touch with volunteer@earthcorps.org before the event to make sure everything is in order. On the day of the event, make yourself known to the staff (in bright yellow vests) and arrive early in order to meet your group members.
Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult. All volunteers between the ages of 14 and 17 that are not with a parent or guardian must bring a filled out Youth Waiver the day of the event.
Youth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the Volunteer Team to take care of all necessary preparations.
Directions
Address: 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Heading SOUTH on I-5:

Take I-5 south at Exit 156, take ramp right for Interurban Ave toward Tukwila
Turn right onto Interurban Ave S
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Arrive at the Tukwila Community Center on the right. The last intersection is Interurban Ave S. If you reach S. 124th St, you’ve gone too far.
Look for EarthCorps event signs

Heading NORTH on I-5:

Take I-5 north and at Exit 156, take ramp right for SR-599 North toward Tukwila / W. Marginal Way
Turn left onto Interurban Ave S
Turn right at 42nd Ave S, go over the bridge
Arrive at the Tukwila Community Center on the right. The last intersection is Interurban Ave S. If you reach S. 124th St, you’ve gone too far.
Look for EarthCorps event signs

Veterans Day Event
2024-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Join us today to honor our Veteran’s and their families. Lunch and entertainment will be provided FREE.
For ages 50 and up.
✔️ Click here to register.

Free Autumn Yard Waste Drop-Off
2024-11-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
City of Tukwila will be hosting this free Autumn Yard Waste Drop-Off Event for Tukwila residents. Limit of 1 vehicle or truckload of material per household allowed.
ACCEPTED:

Pumpkins
Leaves
Weeds
Grass clippings
Branches and limbs (up to 3 inches in diameter and up to 3 feet long)
Biobags and paper bags

NOT ACCEPTED

Large branches
Stumps
Sod, dirt, rocks
Manure
Concrete and construction debris
Pallets
Plastic bags
Trash

Residents also have the option to subscribe to Recology’s curbside compost collection service. To learn more about curbside rates and accepted items, please call Recology at 206-944-3900 or visit Recology.com/Tukwila.
For more information about this event, please contact Colleen Minion at 206-431-2445 or Colleen.Minion@TukwilaWA.gov.

Free Youth Basketball Clinics
2024-11-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South , Tukwila, WA, 98168, United States
Community Clinic Series – Tukwila Community Center Basketball

Storm Youth Community Basketball Clinic Series

This basketball clinic series is available free of charge to Tukwila Community Center members, as supported by Amazon. Participants will receive a Storm basketball and t-shirt!
Any age! Any gender! Beginner-Intermediate Skill Level!
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
K – 2nd Grade
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
3rd – 6th Grade
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
7th – 12th Grade
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Ave S
