BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//City of Tukwila - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov X-WR-CALDESC:Events for City of Tukwila REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T094500 DTSTAMP:20260501T070644 CREATED:20170412T171719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T175418Z UID:10004311-1494666000-1494668700@www.tukwilawa.gov SUMMARY:Duwamish Gardens Dedication DESCRIPTION:Beginning at 9:00 a.m. the Duwamish Gardens Project\, located at 11269 East Marginal Way South\, will be recognized as a salmon habitat restoration site and public park.    The site provides critical shallow water habitat essential to the survival of juvenile salmon. The park likes within the transition zone\, where marine water mixes with fresh water.   Spending time in brackish water is critical for young salmon to make the physiological changes necessary to live in salt water as they migrate to Puget Sound.   Interpretive signs and art work tell the story of people who lived on and around the site\, including Native Americans who made the river home for millennia\, and share the importance of undertaking habitat projects. Mike Perfetti\, City of Tukwila Habitat Project Manager\, said “Duwamish Gardens provides nearly an acre of shallow water habitat for salmon where they can feed on insects and invertebrates that live among the vegetation\, and in the mud and beneath stones.     The park gives Tukwila residents and visitors throughout the region a place to access and appreciate the hidden beauty and potential of this important urban river.   People can launch a kayak\, raft\, or canoe\, or walk the shoreline trail with outstanding views of the river and beautiful surrounding hills.”   Funding partners for this project include King Conservation District\, King County Flood Control District\, Puget Sound Partnership\, Salmon Recovery Funding Board\, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife\, Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO)\, and WRIA 9:   Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed.     Note\, the naming process for this park is not yet complete\, the temporary name for references is Duwamish Gardens Project. \nFollowing the Duwamish Gardens Project dedication\, the City of Tukwila will  recognize  another project at Duwamish Hill Preserve.   The Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase II dedication will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is a quick walk across the street from Duwamish Gardens. \nMay 13th is also the 17th annual Backyard Wildlife Festival\, held at the Tukwila Community Center.   The festival offers a full day of gardening experts\, speakers\, education exhibitors\, arts and craft vendors\, and a fine arts show.   Attendees will leave feeling inspired to create backyard wildlife environments that will supports bees\, butterflies\, and native birds.   For more information: www.backyardwildlifefestival.org \nA shuttle bus will be providing transportation between the Tukwila Community Center and the dedication events beginning at 8:15 a.m. through 11:15 a.m.   For more information\, please call 206-767-2342. \n  URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov/event/duwamish-gardens-dedication/ LOCATION:Duwamish Gardens\, 11269 East Marginal Way South\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Perfetti":MAILTO:mike.perfetti@tukwilawa.gov GEO:47.50123;-122.288735 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Duwamish Gardens 11269 East Marginal Way South Tukwila WA 98168 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=11269 East Marginal Way South:geo:-122.288735,47.50123 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T070644 CREATED:20170313T194620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T183219Z UID:10003684-1494669600-1494673200@www.tukwilawa.gov SUMMARY:Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase II Dedication DESCRIPTION:Duwamish Hill Preserve’s Phase II dedication will begin at 10:00 a.m. and is a quick walk across the street from Duwamish Gardens (Duwamish Gardens dedication begins at 9:00 a.m.).     Phase II transformed 3.3 acres into a cultural landscape by highlighting five distinct lowland habitat areas – tule wetland\, wet sedge meadow\, camas prairie\, garry oak savanna\, and woodland.   Habitat areas include native plants that were once used by Native Americans and continue to be used in traditional cultural practices today.   A new art installation\, Journey Through the Seasonal Rounds\, highlights the Puget Sound Salish\, cyclical changes\, and serves as a gathering place for classes and storytelling.   New trails\, benches\, and interpretive signs offer a glimpse into the region’s history.   “The City is pleased to have worked with several committed partners to develop and complete Phase II.   The outdoor exhibits are unique in an urban setting and honor our region’s cultural history.   The seasonal round in the outdoor classroom is a site to behold and helps to connect people with nature’s rhythms\,” says Dave Johnson\, Parks and Recreation Manager for the City of Tukwila.    Funders for this project include the Washington State Historical Society Heritage Capital Project Fund\, Washington State Historical Society Heritage Capital Projects Fund\, 4Culture – Cultural Facilities Grant\, the King Conservation District\, and the City of Tukwila. \nPlease park at the Tukwila Community Center and take the free shuttle\, shuttles will operate from 8:15 –  11:15 am.      Light refreshments will be provided.     \nThe Backyard Wildlife Festival  is also on May 13th from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.      For  more  information regarding  Backyard Wildlife please visit:    https://www.facebook.com/BYWildlife/ \n  URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov/event/duwamish-hill-preserve-phase-ii-dedication/ LOCATION:Duwamish Hill Preserve\, 3800 S 115th St\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event GEO:47.5010685;-122.2855265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Duwamish Hill Preserve 3800 S 115th St Tukwila WA 98168 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3800 S 115th St:geo:-122.2855265,47.5010685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T070644 CREATED:20170214T212644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T162110Z UID:10004288-1494669600-1494684000@www.tukwilawa.gov SUMMARY:EarthCorps Duwamish River Work Party DESCRIPTION:Join EarthCorps and the City of Tukwila as we work to improve the Duwamish River near the Tukwila Community Center.   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!    Please join us \nThe Basics\nEarthCorps 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!  This video may give you a better idea of what to expect. \nFor your safety and comfort please bring:\n\nClothing that can get dirty (because it will!)\nLong pants and long sleeves (helps protect against prickly plants)\nSturdy shoes that can handle some mud (closed toed shoes are required: work boots\, hiking boots\, rubber boots\, etc.)\nRain gear and warm layers (check the weather!)\nSack lunch and snacks (to refuel)\nFull water bottle (we will have a jug on-site for re-fills)\nTravel mug for tea/coffee\n\nThe event will happen rain or shine! \nWhat will volunteers be doing at the event?\nWhile 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. \nIn order to help create healthy forests\, the work can include: \n\nRemoving aggressive weeds (like English Ivy or Himalayan Blackberry)\nMaintaining areas where these weeds have been removed (weeding or spreading mulch)\nPlanting trees and shrubs during the rainy season (often ~Oct.-Feb.)\n\nGroups\nIf you are coming as a group\, the group leaders are expected to have an active 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 help guide your group members. \nYouth Policy\nYouth 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. \nYouth and school groups are welcome to attend; leaders should contact the  Volunteer Team  to take care of all necessary preparations.   \n\n\n**  Sign Up         March 11      10am-2pm     Number of volunteer positions available: 14\n** Sign Up       May 13     10am-2pm       Number of volunteer positions available: 15 URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov/event/duwamish-river-steward-led-work-party-2/ LOCATION:Tukwila Community Center\, 12424 42nd Avenue South \, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer Opportunity GEO:47.4910019;-122.278439 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila WA 98168 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12424 42nd Avenue South:geo:-122.278439,47.4910019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T070644 CREATED:20170308T141744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T181220Z UID:10004308-1494669600-1494687600@www.tukwilawa.gov SUMMARY:Backyard Wildlife Festival DESCRIPTION:The Backyard Wildlife Festival  is a  free\, all-day event to educate and inspire people to welcome wildlife – such as birds and butterflies – into their backyards\, gardens and communities!  The event features presentations from local experts\, along with a variety of educational exhibitors\, arts & craft vendors\, speakers\, and native plant sales.  Don’t leave  kids at home\, there is plenty to keep the entire family entertained and excited\, like the Kids Garden Party area.   This year’s schedule includes: \n10:00 am:  Backyard Wildlife Festival & Marketplace opens\n10:00 am:  Kid’s  Garden Party Begins\n10:00 am:  Bird Tour with Rainier  Audubon\n11:00 am: Backyard Composting for  Healthy Soil by Rowan Maya Lang\n12:00 pm: Planting for Pollinators\,  Give Beauty and Bees a Chance by  Marianne Binetti\n1:30pm: Garden Talk with Ciscoe \nThis event is always held on the second Saturday in May at the Tukwila Community Center. For  more information on the event follow us on Facebook.    www.facebook.com/BYWildlife \nInterested in vending or running an educational booth  for 2017\, sign up today:   Vendor Applications \nAlso on May 13th are two special park dedication events\, the City of Tukwila will celebrate the Duwamish Gardens Project and  Phase II of Duwamish Hill Preserve.    The Duwamish Gardens  Project  dedication will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is located at 11269 East Marginal Way in Tukwila; at 10:00 am the dedication  for Duwamish Hill Preserve  Phase II will begin – located a short walk  across the street from Duwamish Gardens.    A free shuttle will be offered\, departing from the Tukwila Community Center (TCC) beginning at 8:15 am and will operate through 11:15 am.   Return to TCC for the Backyard  Wildlife Festival to enjoy speakers\, food\, shopping and more. URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov/event/backyard-wildlife-festival/ LOCATION:Tukwila Community Center\, 12424 42nd Avenue South \, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event GEO:47.4910019;-122.278439 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Avenue South Tukwila WA 98168 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12424 42nd Avenue South:geo:-122.278439,47.4910019 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170519T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170519T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T070644 CREATED:20170517T202515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T234028Z UID:10004358-1495177200-1495191600@www.tukwilawa.gov SUMMARY:Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Station DESCRIPTION:Join us at the City of Tukwila’s Bike Everywhere Day Celebration Station  7am-11am  this Friday May 19th  at Bicentennial Park! \nStop by for coffee\, donuts\, fruit\, granola bars\, and some awesome bike swag and safety gear!   \n  \nSee flyer for more information and map of locations where bike racks will be installed:       CAL 20170519 Bike Everywhere Event \nState Wide Celebration  Station Map Here:  https://www.cascade.org/bikeeverywhereday \n  \n  URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov/event/free-bike-everywhere-event/ LOCATION:Bicentennial Park\, 7200 Strander Boulevard\, Tukwila\, 98188 CATEGORIES:Community Event GEO:47.4558199;-122.2524486 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bicentennial Park 7200 Strander Boulevard Tukwila 98188;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7200 Strander Boulevard:geo:-122.2524486,47.4558199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T070644 CREATED:20170517T195410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170517T195410Z UID:10004353-1495274400-1495285200@www.tukwilawa.gov SUMMARY:Forests of Tukwila Work Party DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the Forests of Tukwila!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome join us friends\, neighbors\, and volunteers along the  Green-Duwamish river for a day of environmental service! At the Duwamish Hill Preserve we will be tackling some invasive weeds to help native plants as they wake up for Spring! This is a great way to give back to your local community\, and also is an awesome opportunity to meet some new faces\, to get your hands dirty\, and to get outside and connect with the Green-Duwamish River! \nWhat to bring: Please dress for the weather because we will be working rain or shine! Boots or comfortable athletic shoes\, work clothes\, appropriate layers for rain and sun. Volunteers should also bring a refillable water bottle. Restoration training\, snacks\, tools\, and gloves will be provided. No experience necessary\, so make sure to bring along your friends\, family\, and neighbors! \nYouth volunteers: If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian\, please come to the event with a Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Youth Waiver for Forterra Restoration Events \n  \nTo RSVP\, email Alex Selvey at aselvey@forterra.org!\n  \nAbout the Property: In 2001\, Forterra\, the City of Tukwila\, and a local citizen group formed a partnership to work for the preservation of an undeveloped parcel of land on the Duwamish River. The property will be managed as a public open space preserve devoted to the interpretation of the site’s Native American cultural significance and other aspects of Duwamish River Valley natural and cultural history. The Hill is culturally significant for its association with southern Puget Sound Salish oral tradition and history\, as a key location in the stories collectively known as the “Epic of the Winds.” URL:https://www.tukwilawa.gov/event/forests-tukwila-work-party/ LOCATION:Duwamish Hill Preserve\, 3800 S 115th St\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Volunteer Opportunity ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Marcotte":MAILTO:nmarcotte@forterra.org GEO:47.5010685;-122.2855265 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Duwamish Hill Preserve 3800 S 115th St Tukwila WA 98168 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3800 S 115th St:geo:-122.2855265,47.5010685 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR