12/14/2024 CANCELLED DUE TO WIND!!! – Plant Trees & Support Salmon – Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event in Woodinville
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
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Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville to restore Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon habitat!
This will be a special planting event because we will be working with livestakes! We have over 1,000 livestakes ready to get in the groud! Species include Stika Willow, Red Osier Dogwood, and Douglas Spirea.
Livestakes are clippings taken from mature native plants, usually 3 to 5 feet long. After harvesting, clippings are steaked into the ground where they can grow into an entirely new plant. Not all plant species can be propagated using livestakes, but this is a common planting technique for willows and other shoreline plants.
Most of our event time will be dedicated to planting these livestakes, and any remaining time will be spent clearing invasive Himalayan Blackberry from the river’s shoreline.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. Mid Sound’s Stewardship Coordinator, Molly, will send a reminder email with event details and the youth wavier the Wednesday before the event.
**If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form and bring it with you to the event!**

1/18/2025 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville
2025-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
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Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat!
We will spend the day removing invasive species from the shoreline site and planting native trees and shrubs to establish a healthy riparian habitat.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. Mid Sound’s Stewardship Coordinator, Molly, will send a reminder email with event details and the youth wavier the Wednesday before the event.
Upon signing up you will receive an email with information on how to access the site.
**If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form attached to the Wednesday reminder email and bring it with you to the event!**

1/20/25 MLK Day Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Auburn
2025-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we continue Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy of service by restoring the shores of the Green-Duwamish River at Fenster Park! We will be removing invasive blackberry and planting native trees and shrubs. Trees are beneficial to us because they provide oxygen and forests for us to spend time in, but trees also help keep rivers clean, clear, and cold- all qualities that salmon need to be healthy. We will send an email containing more details before the event. Sign up on Volunteer Match by clicking on this link: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3877923.jsp
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking. Everyone is welcome, but anyone under 18 needs to fill out and bring to the event the attached Youth Waiver. Thank you!
Covid-19 Safety Protocol: Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home. Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell Masks will be worn within six feet of each other, otherwise they are optional (we will also have extra single-use masks if needed) We will maintain physical distance throughout the day. We will provide a hand washing and sanitation station on site. We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!
What to Bring: Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not. Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats) Layers of clothing that can get dirty Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended) Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather) Full water bottle Snacks

*EVNT FULL* 1/20/2025 MLK Day of Service Salmon Habitat Restoration Event in Woodinville
2025-01-20 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
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Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail this Martin Luther King Jr. Day to restore Chinook salmon habitat!
We will spend the day removing invasive species from the shoreline site and planting native trees and shrubs to establish a healthy riparian habitat.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. Mid Sound’s Stewardship Coordinator, Molly, will send a reminder email with event details and the youth wavier the Wednesday before the event.
Upon signing up you will receive an email with information on how to access the site.
**If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form attached to the Wednesday reminder email and bring it with you to the event!**

2/8/2025 Tree Planting Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | WA

2/22/25 Restoration Volunteer Event @ Fenster Park in Auburn
2025-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Fenster Nature Park, 2027 4th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries, the City of Auburn, and your community members as we restore the shores of the Green-Duwamish River at Fenster Park! At this event we are going to be removing weeds from around young native plants that were planted last year.

Sign up by following this link to Volunteer Match: https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp3887191.jsp
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Everyone is welcome, but anyone 16 or 17 years old attending without an adult needs to fill out and bring the attached Youth Waiver to the event. Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Thank you!
What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

2/22/2025 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | WA

3/8/2025 Tree Planting Restoration Event on the Sammamish River
2025-03-08 10:00 - 14:00 | WA
Click here to sign up!
Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat!
We will spend the day planting native trees and shrubs and adding mulch rings to each new plant to establish a high-functioning, healthy riparian habitat.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. Mid Sound’s Stewardship Coordinator, Molly, will send a reminder email with event details and the youth wavier the Wednesday before the event.
Upon signing up you will receive an email with information on how to access the site.
**If you are under 18 and attending without a parent or guardian, please also print and fill out the Youth Waiver Form attached to the Wednesday reminder email and bring it with you to the event!**

3/15/2025 Tree Planting Restoration Event on Bear Creek in Redmond
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned Middle Bear Creek Natural Area to restore Chinook salmon habitat!
Bear Creek and Monticello Creek flow through this patch of riparian forest, and Mid Sound is helping to complete maintenance in the understory. Overtime, invasive species including Himalayan Blackberry have encroahed into the forest and are competing with native species. Mid Sound and King County Parks have partnered to remove these weeds, and now we need your helping filling in the gaps with new plants!
We will spend our day planting ‘bareroot’ native trees and shrubs to supplement the existing understory and create a healthy, resilient riparian habitat for our salmon.
When you regiter you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. On the Wednesday before the event (3/12/2025) you will recive an email from Mid Sound with details on parking, site access, schedule, and saftey infomation.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!***

Saturday April 5th - Salmon Habitat Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the Sammamish River to establish a high-functioning, healthy riparian habitat for Chinook salmon!
We will spend the day clearing invasive species at a brand new restoration site! These actions will help prevent the spread of weeds during the summer growing season and open space for native plantings in the future.
When you register you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. On the Wednesday before the event (4/2/2025) you will receive an email from Mid Sound with details on parking, site access, schedule, and safety information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!***

Saturday April 19th - Earth Day Volunteer Event to Restore Salmon Habitat
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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Volunteer with Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the Sammamish River to establish a biodiverse riparian habitat for Chinook salmon!
We will spend the day clearing invasive species at a brand new restoration site! These actions will help prevent the spread of weeds during the summer growing season and open space for native plantings in the future.
When you register you will receive a confirmation email from VolunteerMatch. On the Wednesday before the event (4/16/2025) you will receive an email from Mid Sound with details on parking, site access, schedule, and safety information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!***

Saturday May 3rd - Volunteer to Restore Salmon Habitat on Bear Creek!
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned Middle Bear Creek Natural Area to restore salmon habitat! Come learn about the vibrant riparian ecosystems in our urban backyard!
We will spend the day clearing invasive weeds, such as Himalayan Blackberry, from the creek shoreline and forest understory to create a healthy riparian habitat. Bear Creek and Monticello Creek flow through this small forest, and their confluence is on site. Confluences are very important areas where waterways meet. For salmon, they provide access to spawning grounds and are sources of cold water they need.
Mid Sound helped to replanted the understory of this riparian forest in the winter of 2025, and now we need help clearing invasive weeds like Himalayan Blackberry to support the establishment of these new native plants.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On the Wednesday before the event (4/30/2025) you will receive an email with details on site access, schedule, and safety information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!***

Saturday May 17th - Volunteer to Restore Salmon Habitat on Bear Creek!
2025-05-17 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned Middle Bear Creek Natural Area to restore salmon habitat! Come learn about the vibrant riparian ecosystems in our urban backyard!
We will spend the day clearing invasive weeds, such as Himalayan Blackberry, from the creek shoreline and forest understory to create a healthy riparian habitat. Bear Creek and Monticello Creek flow through this small forest, and their confluence is on site. Confluences are very important areas where waterways meet. For salmon, they provide access to spawning grounds and are sources of cold water they need.
Mid Sound helped to replanted the understory of this riparian forest in the winter of 2025, and now we need help clearing invasive weeds like Himalayan Blackberry to support the establishment of these new native plants.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On the Wednesday before the event (5/15/2025) you will receive an email with details on site access, schedule, and safety information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to the confirmation email and bring it with you to the event!***

6/14/2025 habitat restoration event at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (TI' awh-ah-dees) Park in Kenmore!
2025-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | 7515 Northeast 175th Street Kenmore, WA 98028, 7515 Northeast 175th Street, Kenmore, WA, 98028, United States
*Click Here To Register*
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, in partnership with the City of Kenmore, Confluence Environmental Company, and Sno-King Watershed Council, for habitat restoration at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Join Mid Sound and partners on a field trip to the recently restored part of ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park. This is a special opportunity to experience part of the park that is normally off-limits to human visitors. We’ll get down off the boardwalk to clear invasive plants away from native plants so they aren’t crowded out!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Everyone is welcome, but anyone 16 or 17 years old attending without an adult needs to fill out and bring the attached Youth Waiver to the event. Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Thank you!

Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
We will provide hand sanitizer on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Waterproof boots or shoes — the site is WET!
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

6/21/2025 Orca Action Month! Weeding Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
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Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat and support Southern Resdient Killer Whales!
We will spend the event time doing maintenance activities starting at the south-end of our Sammamish River restoration site in Woodinville. This will include weeding a variety of invasive species and freeing young native plantings so they can thrive during this growing season. Maintenance is a really important task during the summer season and we appreciate the help volunteers like you bring!
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On June 18th, the Wednesday before the event, Molly, Mid Sound Fisheries Stewardship Coordinator, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to Molly’s Wednesday email and bring it with you to the event!***

7/12/2025 Weeding Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-07-12 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat and support Southern Resdient Killer Whales!
We will spend the event time doing maintenance activities starting at the south-end of our Sammamish River restoration site in Woodinville. This will include weeding a variety of invasive species and freeing young native plantings so they can thrive during the Summer growing season. Maintenance is a really important task during the summer season and we appreciate the help volunteers like you bring!
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On July 9th, the Wednesday before the event, Molly, Mid Sound Fisheries Stewardship Coordinator, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to Molly’s Wednesday email and bring it with you to the event!***

7/12 habitat restoration event at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (TI’ awh-ah-dees) Park in Kenmore!
2025-07-12 11:00 - 14:00 | 7515 Northeast 175th Street Kenmore, WA 98028, 7515 Northeast 175th Street, Kenmore, WA, 98028, United States
*Click Here To Register*
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group, in partnership with the City of Kenmore, Confluence Environmental Company, and Sno-King Watershed Council, for habitat restoration at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 11 AM to 2 PM.
Join Mid Sound and partners on a field trip to the recently restored part of ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park. This is a special opportunity to experience part of the park that is normally off-limits to human visitors. We’ll get down off the boardwalk to clear invasive plants away from native plants so they aren’t crowded out!
The event will begin with a brief discussion that includes information about the site, the partnering organizations, why this work is important, tool use, and safety. We will provide work gloves, all instructions, and all tools. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event and allow extra time to find parking.
Everyone is welcome, but anyone 16 or 17 years old attending without an adult needs to fill out and bring the attached Youth Waiver to the event. Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Thank you!

Covid-19 Safety Protocol:

Before arriving at the event please check your temperature. If it is above 100.4 degrees please stay home.
Please stay home if you are experiencing any symptoms such as cough, sore throat, loss of taste and/or smell
We will provide hand sanitizer on site.
We will provide water, but please bring a water bottle so as to reduce our use of single-use plastics!

What to Bring:

Gardening gloves/work gloves if you have them, we will provide them if you do not.
Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Waterproof boots or shoes — the site is WET!
Layers of clothing that can get dirty
Long sleeves and thick leg coverings to protect against thorny plants (shorts or capris are not recommended)
Rain gear -OR- sunblock and a sun hat (be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle
Snacks

8/2/2025 Weeding Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat!
We will spend the event time doing maintenance activities starting at the south-end of our Sammamish River restoration site in Woodinville. This will include weeding a variety of invasive species and freeing young native plantings so they can thrive during this growing season. Maintenance is a really important task during the summer season and we appreciate the help volunteers like you bring!
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On July 30th, the Wednesday before the event, Molly, Mid Sound Fisheries Stewardship Coordinator, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to Molly’s Wednesday email and bring it with you to the event!***

8/23/2025 Weeding Restoration Event on Sammamish River
2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat!
We will spend the event time doing maintenance activities starting at the north-end of our Sammamish River restoration site in Woodinville. This section of the site was planted last fall and winter and already, Himalayan Blackberry and other non-native noxious weeds are creeping back and covering new native plantings. Our work will include digging out weeds and adding landscaping cardboard and mulch to prevent any regrowth. We may also install protective grow tubes around native plants to prevent grazing by wildlife like deer. Maintenance is a really important task during the summer season and we appreciate the help volunteers like you bring!
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On August 20th, the Wednesday before the event, Molly, Mid Sound Fisheries Stewardship Coordinator, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
***If you are under 18 and attending without a parent/ guardian and this is your first Mid Sound event you’ve volunteered at, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to Molly’s Wednesday email and bring it with you to the event!***

11/08/2025 Tree Planting and Habitat Restoration at Burns Creek
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Metzler Park, Metzler Park-Green River Salmon, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group for a day of Chinook salmon habitat restoration! We will spend the day removing invasive plants and planting native trees and shrubs on a King County-owned site on Burns Creek, a tributary to the Green River which hosts a high number of juvenile Chinook salmon as they grow and prepare to begin their lives in the ocean.
Volunteers should expect to be primarily digging blackberry roots at this event, but everyone will have the opportunity to get a few native plants in the ground! We will provide instructions, a safety talk, work gloves, and all tools, as well as snacks, water, and electrolytes. Please plan to arrive on time for the start of the event as we will be shuttling from our meeting location at Metzler Park to the work site.
Everyone is welcome, but anyone under 18 years old attending without an adult needs to fill out a Youth Waiver to the event (This will be linked in the confirmation email after you apply to the event). Anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Thank you!
What to Bring:

Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: sturdy sneakers, rain boots, hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
Long pants, and layers of clothing that can get dirty
Rain gear (Or sun protection! Be sure to check the weather)
Full water bottle and snacks

How to Apply:
Let us know you’re coming by filling out a volunteer application here.
Please contact nicholas@midsoundfisheries.org with any questions

11/15/2025 Tree Planting Event on Sammamish River, Woodinville
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore salmon habitat.
We will spend the event time digging up the roots of invasive species currently growing on the riverbank, and then planting native trees and shrubs in the spaces we clear. We will add blue grow-tubes to all plants to protect them from deer grazing and add mulch rings to insulate their roots for the upcoming cold season.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On November 12th, the Wednesday before the event, Molly, the Mid Sound Fisheries staff member leading your event, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to Molly’s Wednesday email and bring it with you to the event!

12/13/2025 Tree Planting Event on Sammamish River, Woodinville
2025-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore salmon habitat.
We will spend the event time digging up the roots of invasive species currently growing on the riverbank, and then planting native trees and shrubs in the spaces we clear. We will add blue grow-tubes to all plants to protect them from deer grazing and add mulch rings to insulate their roots for the upcoming cold season.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On December 10th, the Wednesday before the event, Molly, the Mid Sound Fisheries staff member leading your event, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, please print and fill out the King County Parks Youth Waiver Form attached to Molly’s Wednesday email and bring it with you to the event!

1/19/2025 MLK Day of Service - Salmon Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event on Sammamish River, Woodinville
2026-01-19 10:00 - 13:00 | WA
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore Chinook salmon habitat.
We will spend the event time digging up the roots of invasive species growing on the riverbank, and then planting native trees and shrubs that will grow into healthy habitat in the spaces we clear. We will add blue grow-tubes to all plants to protect them from deer grazing and add mulch rings to insulate their roots.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. On January 16th, the Friday before the event, Molly, the Mid Sound Fisheries staff member leading your event, will send a reminder email with event logistics on site access, what to pack, and all other necessary information.
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, you need to print and have your parent sign 2 waivers.
Please bring the Mid Sound Youth Waiver and the King County Parks Youth Waiver attached to Molly’s Friday email and bring it with you to the event!

3/21/2026 - Salmon Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event on Sammamish River, Woodinville
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore salmon habitat.
We will spend the event time digging up the roots of invasive species growing on the riverbank, and then planting native trees and shrubs that will grow into healthy habitat in the spaces we clear. We will add blue grow-tubes to all plants to protect them from deer grazing and add mulch rings to insulate their roots.
Upon signing up you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive another email on March 18th, the Wednesday before the event with event details (parking, event location, packing list, etc.).
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, you need to print and have your parent sign 2 waivers. Please bring both the Mid Sound Youth Waiver and the King County Parks Youth Waiver with you to the event!
Both youth waivers will be sent in the 3/18 email and are also available on Mid Sound’s website here: https://www.midsoundfisheries.org/west-sammamish-river-trail-revegetation/

4/11/2026 - Salmon Habitat Restoration Volunteer Event on Sammamish River, Woodinville
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore salmon habitat! We will spend the event time removing invasive species and sheet mulching the riverbank so that recently planted native trees and shrubs can thrive! Please sign up through the Idealist website. You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon registration and a reminder email on April 8th, the Wednesday before the event, with event details (parking, event location, packing list, etc.).
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, you need to print and have your parent sign 2 waivers.
Youth waivers are available on Mid Sound’s website here: https://www.midsoundfisheries.org/west-sammamish-river-trail-revegetation/
Please review the below information before attending the event:
Event Location: West Sammamish River Trail, Woodinville
15000 Redmond – Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA 98072
Thank you for volunteering with Mid Sound! Please read through this document so we are as prepared as possible for our time together.
Our events run rain or shine, but in the event of hazardous weather like severe wind, cold, heat or smoke the Mid Sound staff member leading your event will be in contact via email the morning to officially cancel the event. Plan to check your email before you leave so you receive any updates. If you are a group lead, please be sure you have set up a way to contact your group members the morning of the event if needed.
Native Land:
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the occupied, traditional land of the Coast Salish People who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize that we are not the first stewards of this land and water, and are contributing to the important legacy of this work.
To find out more about Native Land, check out this interactive map: https://native-land.ca/
How Your Volunteer Service Helps Salmon and Their Ecosystems:
Puget Sound salmon are in trouble. Two populations of salmonid species in the Sammamish River (Chinook and Steelhead) are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. A key problem for Sammamish River salmon is high water temperatures. Planting native trees and shrubs along the banks of the river creates canopy cover and shade, cooling water temperatures. To be able to plant trees we must first remove invasive plants that can outcompete newly planted native trees. Thriving forests and shorelines provide many benefits to our communities as well, like filtering pollution, mitigating erosion and storm damage, and providing places for wildlife to live and for us to connect with nature.
What to Expect:
When you arrive, we will have you (or your parent/guardian) sign in and then gather for an introduction circle. Once we are on the same page with safety and protocols for the day, we will spend time on various restoration tasks that change with the seasons. During fall and winter events we remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs, and spread mulch, which helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. During late Spring and Summer we do maintenance weed removal in sections of the site that were recently planted. The invasive weed removal is similar to weeding a vegetable garden, as weeds are removed we protect young native plants and will create space to add more plants in the future. For all of these tasks volunteers will use tools provided by Mid Sound, including shovels, rakes, tarps, hand snippers, and more.
What to Bring:

Layers of clothing that can get dirty, that will keep you warm, and will keep you dry

Long sleeves and thick pants to protect against thorny plants and weather (shorts not recommended)
Jacket
Hat
Rain Jacket/ Rain Pants

Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: rain boots and hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
A reusable water bottle

What we will Provided:

Water and light snacks will be provided, please bring extra snacks or a lunch if needed.
Work gloves
All necessary tools and equipment
First-Aid Kit

Youth:
Young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Any minors under the age of 18 attending the event without a parent or legal guardian must also bring a printed copy of their signed Mid Sound Youth Waiver and the King County Parks Youth Waiver to the event in order to participate.
Parking: 15000 Redmond – Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA 98072
Please park in the Soulteach Ultrasound parking lot, located ​inside the large business complex next to the restoration site. ​ Click here to see a map of how to get from the parking lot to the ​restoration site.
Bathrooms: Bike Pump & Bathrooms, 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
The nearest public restrooms are located at the North Shore Athletic Fields, about a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the restoration site. There are 2 porta potties at the NSAF parking lot, and a facility with running water just a 1 minute walk north on the paved trail.
Safety:

Personal Protective Equipment at all times: Gloves, closed toed shoes, sturdy clothes, etc.
Environmental Hazards: Look up and around for hazards such as branches, roots, holes, slopes, etc.
Other Park Users: Watch for walkers, runners, dogs, bikes, etc. and make space on trails for them to pass.
Stinging Insects: Bees, wasps, mosquitos, etc. will be active. If you have any allergies to these, we ask that you let a staff member know as a heads up, just in case.
Litter: Keep an eye out for litter as we work. Staff will handle any rusty/sharp/hazardous objects.
Weather: We will be outside which means exposure to cold/heat/wind, etc.
Technology: Keep technology stored safely away. No headphones please, so we are able to hear each other.
Photos: We may take photos during the event and will ask your permission beforehand.
Tools: Please do not share tools. We will discuss how to safely carry, use, set down tools.

5/16/2026 - Volunteer Event on Sammamish River, Woodinville
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group on the King County Parks-owned West Sammamish River Trail to restore salmon habitat! We will spend the event time removing invasive species and sheet mulching the riverbank so that recently planted native trees and shrubs can thrive! Please sign up through the Idealist website. You will receive a confirmation email immediately upon registration and a reminder email the Wednesday before the event, with event details (parking, event location, packing list, etc.).
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, you need to print and have your parent sign 2 waivers.
Youth waivers are available on Mid Sound’s website here: https://www.midsoundfisheries.org/west-sammamish-river-trail-revegetation/
Please review the below information before attending the event:
Event Location: West Sammamish River Trail, Woodinville
15000 Redmond – Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA 98072
Thank you for volunteering with Mid Sound! Please read through this document so we are as prepared as possible for our time together.
Our events run rain or shine, but in the event of hazardous weather like severe wind, cold, heat or smoke the Mid Sound staff member leading your event will be in contact via email the morning to officially cancel the event. Plan to check your email before you leave so you receive any updates. If you are a group lead, please be sure you have set up a way to contact your group members the morning of the event if needed.
Native Land:
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the occupied, traditional land of the Coast Salish People who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize that we are not the first stewards of this land and water, and are contributing to the important legacy of this work.
To find out more about Native Land, check out this interactive map: https://native-land.ca/
How Your Volunteer Service Helps Salmon and Their Ecosystems:
Puget Sound salmon are in trouble. Two populations of salmonid species in the Sammamish River (Chinook and Steelhead) are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. A key problem for Sammamish River salmon is high water temperatures. Planting native trees and shrubs along the banks of the river creates canopy cover and shade, cooling water temperatures. To be able to plant trees we must first remove invasive plants that can outcompete newly planted native trees. Thriving forests and shorelines provide many benefits to our communities as well, like filtering pollution, mitigating erosion and storm damage, and providing places for wildlife to live and for us to connect with nature.
What to Expect:
When you arrive, we will have you (or your parent/guardian) sign in and then gather for an introduction circle. Once we are on the same page with safety and protocols for the day, we will spend time on various restoration tasks that change with the seasons. During fall and winter events we remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs, and spread mulch, which helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. During late Spring and Summer we do maintenance weed removal in sections of the site that were recently planted. The invasive weed removal is similar to weeding a vegetable garden, as weeds are removed we protect young native plants and will create space to add more plants in the future. For all of these tasks volunteers will use tools provided by Mid Sound, including shovels, rakes, tarps, hand snippers, and more.
What to Bring:

Layers of clothing that can get dirty, that will keep you warm, and will keep you dry

Long sleeves and thick pants to protect against thorny plants and weather (shorts not recommended)
Jacket
Hat
Rain Jacket/ Rain Pants

Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: rain boots and hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
A reusable water bottle

What we will Provided:

Water and light snacks will be provided, please bring extra snacks or a lunch if needed.
Work gloves
All necessary tools and equipment
First-Aid Kit

Youth:
Young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Any minors under the age of 18 attending the event without a parent or legal guardian must also bring a printed copy of their signed Mid Sound Youth Waiver and the King County Parks Youth Waiver to the event in order to participate.
Parking: 15000 Redmond – Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA 98072
Please park in the Soulteach Ultrasound parking lot, located ​inside the large business complex next to the restoration site. ​ Click here to see a map of how to get from the parking lot to the ​restoration site.
Bathrooms: Bike Pump & Bathrooms, 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
The nearest public restrooms are located at the North Shore Athletic Fields, about a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the restoration site. There are 2 porta potties at the NSAF parking lot, and a facility with running water just a 1 minute walk north on the paved trail.
Safety:

Personal Protective Equipment at all times: Gloves, closed toed shoes, sturdy clothes, etc.
Environmental Hazards: Look up and around for hazards such as branches, roots, holes, slopes, etc.
Other Park Users: Watch for walkers, runners, dogs, bikes, etc. and make space on trails for them to pass.
Stinging Insects: Bees, wasps, mosquitos, etc. will be active. If you have any allergies to these, we ask that you let a staff member know as a heads up, just in case.
Litter: Keep an eye out for litter as we work. Staff will handle any rusty/sharp/hazardous objects.
Weather: We will be outside which means exposure to cold/heat/wind, etc.
Technology: Keep technology stored safely away. No headphones please, so we are able to hear each other.
Photos: We may take photos during the event and will ask your permission beforehand.
Tools: Please do not share tools. We will discuss how to safely carry, use, set down tools.

7/18/2026 Salmon Habitat Restoration Event with Special Guest Whale Scout!
2026-07-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group at our Sammamish River restoration site for a special volunteer event to learn about on the relationship salmon and orcas share!
Whale Scout will lead an educational nature walk during the first half of the event where we will learn how our hard work on habitat restoration upstream flows downstream to the Puget Sound and benefits orcas. We will spend the second half of the event engaged in hands-on restoration work!
Whale Scout is a a local non-profit with a mission to protect Pacific Northwest Whales through land-based conservation experiences. Similar to Mid Sound Fisheries, Whale Scout also runs regular volunteer events to restore salmon habitat along the Sammamish River in Bothell.
After signing up you will receive a confirmation email from Idealist. You will receive another email on July 15th (Wednesday before the event) with more detailed event information (parking, event location, packing list, etc.).
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, you need to print and have your parent sign 2 waivers.
Youth waivers are available on Mid Sound’s website here: https://www.midsoundfisheries.org/west-sammamish-river-trail-revegetation/
Please review the below information before attending the event:
Event Location: Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group Volunteer Restoration
Nearest Street Address: 15100 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Parking: 15000 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE #800
Please park in the Soulteach Ultrasound parking lot, located ​inside the large business complex next to the restoration site. ​ Click here to see a map of how to get from the parking lot to the ​restoration site.
Our events run rain or shine, but in the event of hazardous weather like severe wind, cold, heat or smoke the Mid Sound staff member leading your event will be in contact via email the morning to officially cancel the event. Plan to check your email the morning of your event so you are aware of any updates.
Native Land:
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the occupied, traditional land of the Coast Salish People who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize that we are not the first stewards of this land and water, and are contributing to the important legacy of this work.
To find out more about Native Land, check out this interactive map: https://native-land.ca/
How Your Volunteer Service Helps Salmon and Their Ecosystems:
Puget Sound salmon are in trouble. Two populations of salmonid species in the Sammamish River (Chinook and Steelhead) are listed on the federal Endangered Species Act, meaning their population numbers are so low that they are at risk of extinction without urgent action. A key problem for Sammamish River salmon is high water temperatures. Planting native trees and shrubs along the banks of the river creates canopy cover and shade, cooling water temperatures. To be able to plant trees we must first remove invasive plants that can outcompete with younger native trees. Thriving forests and shorelines provide many benefits to our communities as well, like filtering pollution, mitigating erosion and storm damage, and providing places for wildlife to live and for us to connect with nature.
What to Expect:
When you arrive, we will have you (or your parent/guardian) sign in and then gather for an introduction circle. Once we are on the same page with safety and protocols for the day, we will spend time on various restoration tasks that change with the seasons. During fall and winter events we remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs, and spread mulch, which helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. During late Spring and Summer we do maintenance weed removal in sections of the site that were recently planted. The invasive weed removal is similar to weeding a vegetable garden, as weeds are removed we protect young native plants and will create space to add more plants in the future. For all of these tasks volunteers will use tools provided by Mid Sound, including shovels, rakes, tarps, hand snippers, and more.
What to Bring:

Layers of clothing that can get dirty, that will keep you warm, and will keep you dry

Long sleeves and thick pants to protect against thorny plants and weather (shorts not recommended)
Jacket
Hat
Rain Jacket/ Rain Pants

Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: rain boots and hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
A reusable water bottle

What we will Provided:

Water and light snacks will be provided, please bring extra snacks or a lunch if needed
Electrolytes and sunscreen (Summer events)
Work gloves
All necessary tools and equipment
First-Aid Kit

Youth:
Young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Any minors under the age of 18 attending the event without a parent or legal guardian must also bring a printed copy of their signed Mid Sound Youth Waiver and the King County Parks Youth Waiver to the event in order to participate.
Bathrooms: Bike Pump & Bathrooms (14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072)
The nearest public restrooms are located at the North Shore Athletic Fields, about a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the restoration site. There are 2 porta-potties at the parking lot, and a facility with running water just a 1 minute walk north on the paved trail.

8/1/2026 Salmon Habitat Restoration & intro to birding along the Sammamish River in Woodinville
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Sammamish River Restoration Site, 15000 Redmond - Woodinville Rd NE #800, Woodinville, WA, 98072, United States
Click here to sign up!
Join Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group at our Sammamish River restoration site for a fun day of birding and habitat restoration!
Mid Sound staff will lead a nature walk throughout the site for first half of the event where we will learn about the diversity of bird species that use our restoration site. We will stop at unique habitat features – including standing dead trees (snags), tall conifers, and creek mouths – throughout the site that provide homes to birds ranging from woodpeckers to hummingbirds to owls and waterfowl! We will spend the second half of the event engaged in hands-on restoration work!
After signing up you will receive a confirmation email from Idealist. You will receive another email on July 29th (Wednesday before the event) with more detailed event information (parking, event location, packing list, etc.).
For participants under 18: if you plan to volunteer without your parent/ guardian and this is your first time volunteering with Mid Sound Fisheries, you need to print and have your parent sign 2 waivers.
Youth waivers are available on Mid Sound’s website here: https://www.midsoundfisheries.org/west-sammamish-river-trail-revegetation/
Please review the below information before attending the event:
Event Location: Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group Volunteer Restoration
Nearest Street Address: 15100 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
Parking: 15000 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE #800
Please park in the Soulteach Ultrasound parking lot, located ​inside the large business complex next to the restoration site. ​ Click here to see a map of how to get from the parking lot to the ​restoration site.
Our events run rain or shine, but in the event of hazardous weather like severe wind, cold, heat or smoke the Mid Sound staff member leading your event will be in contact via email the morning to officially cancel the event. Plan to check your email the morning of your event so you are aware of any updates.
Native Land:
We acknowledge that this work takes place on the occupied, traditional land of the Coast Salish People who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We recognize that we are not the first stewards of this land and water, and are contributing to the important legacy of this work.
To find out more about Native Land, check out this interactive map: https://native-land.ca/
How Your Volunteer Service Helps Salmon and Their Ecosystems:
Puget Sound salmon are in trouble. Two populations of salmonid species in the Sammamish River (Chinook and Steelhead) are listed on the federal Endangered Species Act, meaning their population numbers are so low that they are at risk of extinction without urgent action. A key problem for Sammamish River salmon is high water temperatures. Planting native trees and shrubs along the banks of the river creates canopy cover and shade, cooling water temperatures. To be able to plant trees we must first remove invasive plants that can outcompete with younger native trees. Thriving forests and shorelines provide many benefits to our communities as well, like filtering pollution, mitigating erosion and storm damage, and providing places for wildlife to live and for us to connect with nature.
What to Expect:
When you arrive, we will have you (or your parent/guardian) sign in and then gather for an introduction circle. Once we are on the same page with safety and protocols for the day, we will spend time on various restoration tasks that change with the seasons. During fall and winter events we remove invasive species, plant native trees and shrubs, and spread mulch, which helps maintain moisture around native plants and reduces the opportunity for invasive plants to regrow. During late Spring and Summer we do maintenance weed removal in sections of the site that were recently planted. The invasive weed removal is similar to weeding a vegetable garden, as weeds are removed we protect young native plants and will create space to add more plants in the future. For all of these tasks volunteers will use tools provided by Mid Sound, including shovels, rakes, tarps, hand snippers, and more.
What to Bring:

Layers of clothing that can get dirty, that will keep you warm, and will keep you dry

Long sleeves and thick pants to protect against thorny plants and weather (shorts not recommended)
Jacket
Hat
Rain Jacket/ Rain Pants

Closed-toe shoes are required! (ex: rain boots and hiking boots. No sandals, heels, or flats)
A reusable water bottle

What we will Provided:

Water and light snacks will be provided, please bring extra snacks or a lunch if needed
Electrolytes and sunscreen (Summer events)
Work gloves
All necessary tools and equipment
First-Aid Kit

Youth:
Young people under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Any minors under the age of 18 attending the event without a parent or legal guardian must also bring a printed copy of their signed Mid Sound Youth Waiver and the King County Parks Youth Waiver to the event in order to participate.
Bathrooms: Bike Pump & Bathrooms (14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072)
The nearest public restrooms are located at the North Shore Athletic Fields, about a 15 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from the restoration site. There are 2 porta-potties at the parking lot, and a facility with running water just a 1 minute walk north on the paved trail.
