King County Salvage

Saturday, February 6 ~ 9am-4pm

9am-Noon ~ Salvage at Redmond Ridge

1pm-4pm ~ Potting at Issaquah Holding Facility

Join other volunteers digging up trees and shrubs in Redmond Ridge at a site scheduled for development. In the afternoon, we’ll be potting up the salvaged plants at the Issaquah Holding Facility so they can recuperate before going to King County habitat restoration sites. Once replanted, these native plants will help reduce erosion, shade streams and provide wildlife habitat. Special thanks to PacTrust for providing the salvage site.

Volunteers are welcome to attend either event or join us for the full day. For directions and event information, view the flyer here. To sign up, contact Cindy Young by sending an email to cindy.young@kingcounty.gov or calling 206.296.8065.

 

Cedar River Tree Planting

Saturday, February 13 ~ 10 am-1pm

Maple Valley

Join Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and plant a tree for your loved ones!  We will be planting native trees and shrubs along the Cedar River.  This is a great location to spot salmon swimming upstream, and coyotes have been spotted nearby!  Lunch will be provided thanks to Seattle Public Utilities! Please sign up in advance by emailing nisa@cedarriver.org.

 

Habitat Restoration

Saturday, February 20 ~ 10am-2pm

Maple Valley - Dorre Don Natural Area

Enjoy the great outdoors while helping us restore the Cedar River riparian vegetation!  Come join us for a half day of native tree and shrub planting. This is a great example of the collaborative effort between public land owners, King County and Friends. To sign up, please email nisa@cedarriver.org.

 

Riparian Planting

Sunday, February 28 ~ 10am-1pm

Maple Valley

Come join us in helping restore the riparian zone of the Cedar River!  We will be planting trees and shrubs to help re-establish native vegetation.  You will also have the opportunity to wrestle invasive species!  Please sign up in advance by emailing nisa@cedarriver.org.

 

Ivy Removal and Mountain Beaver Spotting

Saturday, March 6 ~ 10am-2pm

Lake Forest Park - Grace Cole Park

The mountain beavers need your help!  Come test your strength against the tangled roots of invasive English Ivy. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot a mountain beaver! Treats will be provided by Honey Bear Bakery of Lake Forest Park.  Please sign up in advance by emailing nisa@cedarriver.org.

 

Facility Hours - Cedar River Watershed Education Center

April 1 through October 31, Tuesday through Sunday, 10am - 5pm

November 1 through March 31, Tuesday through Friday,10am - 4pm

19901 Cedar Falls Rd SE, North Bend

The Cedar River Watershed Education Center is free and open to the public. This award-winning facility has walking trails, exhibits, indoor activities, a gift shop, and plenty of parking. Come explore what sustainable architecture looks like! Bring your family out to your "backyard Education Center" any time of the year. Call (206) 733-9421 for more information.

   

Cedar River Council Meetings

Fourth Tuesdays

7pm - 9pm

Maplewood Golf Course at 4050 Maple Valley Hwy - Maple Valley

The Cedar River Council offers an excellent opportunity to be informed about the Cedar River management issues watershed-wide. Every month, specialists come to speak to the council about everything from flood control to the Growth Management Act to the Puget Sound Partnership. Join community members and stakeholders for monthly meetings. For more information about the Cedar River Council, click here.