Event Series:
Second Saturday Restoration Work Party
Second Saturday Restoration Work Party
August 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Join Oxbow’s Restoration Work Parties & Get Your Hands Dirty for a Good Cause!
Volunteer at Oxbow’s monthly Restoration Work Parties every second Saturday to plant native species, remove invasive plants, and promote resilient landscapes. Whether you’re passionate about conservation or just love spending time outdoors, this is your chance to make a difference restoring critical wildlife habitat.
Details
2026 Dates:
Second Saturday every month [January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, & December 12]
Time:
10AM-1PM
Who:
Recommended ages 14+ or 13 and under with a trusted adult.
We know every kid is different. If you feel they’ll be engaged and able to participate meaningfully, they’re welcome to join!
Common Tasks:
- Grubbing invasive plants such as blackberry and reed canary grass
- Spreading mulch and cardboard for sheet mulching
- Planting native trees and shrubs
- Watering and flagging newly planted areas
- And more seasonal, hands-on habitat restoration work
Curious what it’s like to volunteer as a family?
At one restoration work party, we met Madison and her daughter Lennon. Their energy was memorable, so we asked Madison a few questions afterward about what brought them out and what the day meant to them. Her answers are sweet, thoughtful, and might just convince you to join us next time.
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Coordinating for a school, club, or organization?
Your Impact
By volunteering, you’re doing more than just pulling weeds and planting trees, you’re nurturing healthy ecosystems! Your work supports:
- Forest Resilience: Help establish a thriving canopy of native trees and understory plants to strengthen biodiversity and ecological balance.
- Salmon Habitat: Encourage spawning and rearing environments that benefit species like salmon, pollinators, birds, and even orcas!
- Water Quality Improvement: Contribute to filtering runoff and reducing erosion by restoring flood-prone riparian zones along the Snoqualmie River.
- Shared Stewardship: Spend meaningful time with others who love the Snoqualmie Valley and want to give back to its lands and waters.
