Green Tukwila has partnered with Nature Vision for this wetland filter-themed lunch and learn focused on Tukwila’s watershed and environmental systems. Join friends, neighbors, and families to learn about local wildlife, native plants, tool use, and how to care for our urban forests. No experience needed! Just bring your energy and help keep our public spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful. The event includes a free lunch, as well.
Green Tukwila has partnered with Bats Northwest for a wildly fun bat workshop, discovering the secret lives of local bats and how they help our ecosystems. Join friends, neighbors, and families to learn about local wildlife, native plants, tool use, and how to care for our urban forests. No experience needed! Just bring your energy and help keep our public spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful. The event is free, but registration is required, so be sure to grab your spot soon.
Local Forest Stewards need hands-on help removing noxious weeds in our parks to create healthy habitats for wildlife and a cleaner watershed for all!
Tukwila’s parks are like giant sponges that soak up dirty water from roadways and air pollution, filter it, and restore clean air and water. The more trees and native plants, the more pollution can be filtered out. Join us!
Here are some upcoming activities you can participate in around this coming Earth Day.
All work parties provide tools & training onsite; all identities are welcome.
Green Tukwila is partnering with Nature Vision to offer engaging, hands-on adult education workshops exploring the watershed and environmental systems that shape our community. Join us to learn how Tukwila’s local watershed works, why it matters, and how everyday choices can help protect it. A light lunch is provided at noon for each session.
These workshops are ideal for adults interested in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and learning more about the natural systems that support life in Tukwila. Come enjoy lunch, connect with neighbors, and deepen your understanding of the place we all call home.
March 18 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Light lunch provided at 12:00 PM
We all live in a watershed, and it’s up to us to help keep the water that flows through it clean and plentiful. This workshop introduces participants to Tukwila’s local watershed and the plants and animals that share this vital ecosystem.
You’ll learn how healthy environments naturally filter and clean water, explore how human activity impacts these systems, and discuss practical, positive actions that support both natural and built environments.
April 8 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Light lunch provided at 12:00 PM
In this interactive session, participants will use an Enviroscape tabletop model of a typical community to see how everyday decisions affect local water quality. Through guided discussion and hands-on demonstration, you’ll explore strategies to prevent watershed contamination and protect Tukwila’s waterways for future generations.
Looking for a way to get outside this winter and spring and provide a helping hand? Check out the amazing volunteer and education opportunities put on by the Green Tukwila Partnership.
Sign up for these events here!
Fall is planting season, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by joining Tukwila Parks and the Green Tukwila Partnership for Green Tukwila Day. This year’s event focuses on planting camas, a culturally significant plant of the Salish people that honors Indigenous traditions while helping restore native habitat across our community.
Spend the morning outdoors with neighbors, enjoy live music by The Buskings, and get your hands in the soil as you help prepare the land for winter. All ages are welcome, and everything you need—tools, snacks, and plenty of good energy—will be provided. Come be part of the movement to keep Tukwila green and growing.
Since 2017, the City of Tukwila has been part of the Green Cities Partnership—working with local organizations and community members to care for natural open spaces. Tukwila’s own effort, the Green Tukwila Partnership, is supported by Forterra, EarthCorps, Duwamish Alive Coalition, Partner in Employment, the Service Board, Dirt Corps, King County Parks, and dedicated volunteers.
Together, we’re restoring 138 acres of urban forest over the next 20 years—creating healthier parks for all.
Join us for a day dedicated to the return of salmon and the health of our watershed at Duwamish Hill Preserve. From 10 AM – 1 PM, roll up your sleeves alongside Friends of the Hill, volunteer Forest Stewards, and neighbors as we plant and restore this one-of-a-kind space. Together with hundreds of volunteers across the watershed, we’ll care for the only river that runs through Seattle and Tukwila, ensuring it thrives for generations to come.
No experience needed — all tools, gloves, and training are provided. Just bring yourself, your energy, and a smile! Register to volunteer here!
After a rewarding morning of restoration, keep the celebration going at Salmon Saturday at the Tukwila Community Center from 1–4 PM. Enjoy hands-on science activities for families, learn more about our local ecosystem, and watch salmon leaping in the river — a sight that captures the spirit of the season. Signup to join this event!
Happy Earth Month! Join resident Forest Stewards and the Tukwila community to beautify and create a sustainable native habitat at Duwamish Hill Preserve. This event includes removing young blackberries and clearing space for fall plantings.
It’s the perfect event to celebrate Earth Month and show mother nature some love. The unique ecosystems at the Duwamish Hill Preserve highlight oak savannahs, camas prairie, wet sedge meadow, and the tule wetland. The hill itself is a geological wonder. The hill itself is a geological wonder and is actually older than Mt. Rainier! Duwamish Alive aims to promote a healthy, functioning habitat in the Duwamish River Watershed by increasing and connecting habitat and addressing critical issues affecting the watershed’s health. Involve community members in direct stewardship of the watershed through volunteer work parties, environmental education, and neighborhood celebrations
All tools and training provided, sign up today!
Looking for an opportunity to build community, get out in nature, and help improve Tukwila’s public parks and spaces this year? The Green Tukwila Partnership has a variety of volunteer opportunities for you to get involved in ecological restoration efforts—ranging from removing invasive species, to planting native trees, and educational opportunities about local ecology and wildlife.
There are dozens of opportunities to get involved. Check the schedule below for a time that works for you. You can register and learn more about each opportunity at: https://tukwila.greencitypartnerships.org/event/map/
August 2025
We’re about halfway through summer break, and if you’re like most parents or care providers, you might be scrambling to find new and exciting ways to keep the kids entertained during the summer school break.
Tukwila has got you covered. From staying cool inside to soaking up the sun, we’ve curated the ultimate list of summer activities and events that will keep young and old kids happy and your sanity intact. Whether your kids are water lovers, gamers, outdoor adventurers, music lovers, or bookworms, Tukwila has something for everyone. So, let’s keep summer rolling and create more unforgettable memories.
As you can see, Tukwila is bursting with fantastic summer activities that are sure to keep your kids entertained and active all summer long. Whether you’re looking to cool off indoors or bask in the sunshine, there’s no shortage of options to create lasting memories with your young ones.
For more inspiration, visit our Activities and Events pages. Make sure you also follow us on socials to stay up to date on the latest city happenings — you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn!
