Volunteer at the Native Plant Nursery at Lake Sammamish State Park
Join us at the Greenway’s native plant nursery to pot up young bare-rooted plants where they will grow for the next 1-3 years!
Difficulty: Easy
Age Restriction: Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring: For safety, volunteers are required to wear:Sturdy, close-toed shoes
Gloves (provided)
Volunteers are recommended to wear: Long pants
In addition, we recommend that participants bring:
Warm layers
Rain gear
Snacks for breaks
At least one full water bottle
Small daypack for food, extra layers, etc.
Driving Directions
Please park at Tibbets Beach parking lot** in Lake Sammamish State Park. Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/yiccno1nzz72
Please be sure to display a Discover Pass that is visible on the dashboard of your vehicle. Find a volunteer lead before the event if you do not have one.
From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The main entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one-half mile. Enter the park and take your first left into the large parking lot.
**You will then walk to our nursery. Walk out of the parking lot back towards the entrance turning right, and then take a left towards the park office and into the park maintenance area. Walk straight towards the sheds and the ranger’s house. The nursery is located next to the Maintenance Barn and Rangers’ Houses—look for Greenway event leaders and signs.
Additional Information
The Greenway Native Plant Nursery is home to nearly 20,000 native trees and shrubs. From the very start of their journey with the Greenway Trust, these trees are cared for by volunteers. At the nursery, volunteers pot these trees and shrubs, and after they have grown in our nursery for about two years, volunteers will plant these plants again, this time in their final homes in urban forests, parks, and open spaces throughout the Greenway landscape.