Join Trout Unlimited (TU) and the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership (UWRP) as we partner with Green Issaquah on this special Stewardship Saturday DIG-A-THON!

We’re working to remove as much blackberry from the Anthology Open Space as possible to clear space to plant native trees in the wetland area along a section of Tibbetts Creek.

Come dig with us – we’ll have special prizes for the largest and gnarliest rootballs we dig out!

Event Details
Meet at 9:00 am* at the start of the boardwalk along 19th Ave NW, across from the Rowley Storage Units. Volunteers will be using loppers, shovels, and other tools to cut and dig blackberry out as we prep the site for future native tree plantings.

All community members are welcome, and no experience necessary!

*Please note that DIG-A-THONth is starting an hour earlier than past Stewardship Saturday events.

Reserve your spot online. Registration will close at 5:00 pm the day before the event.

What to bring

• Closed-toed shoes are required, such as hiking boots, tennis shoes, or rain boots. Digging will be muddy.
• Don’t forget your water, snacks, and any additional layers to keep yourself comfortable while you’re out.
• We will provide the know-how, gloves, and tools, for everyone to be successful.

Parking
Volunteers will park 19th Ave NW in the public parking spaces. Carpooling recommended.

Accessibility
This event is family friendly and open to all ages. Stewardship activities will take place on uneven ground including grass, dirt, and boardwalk trails. There are no restroom facilities on site. We understand everyone experiences the outdoors differently and we are open to working with anyone that needs additional support. Please contact us in advance so that we can do our best to accommodate your needs and/or find a way for you or your group to have fun participating in our event.

For any questions or additional information please contact:

alix.lee-tigner@tu.org

The Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership is dedicated to connecting diverse local communities to nature and inspiring people to care for the Lake Sammamish Watershed.

This event is sponsored by Trout Unlimited and Green Issaquah, with funding from Forterra‘s Community Restoration Grant Program.