Stewards to 64 acres of stunning biodiversity.

Lend a Hand to Support ​North Creek Forest

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​Help protect young plants at our restoration sites,
table at an outreach event,
or be a Ranger for our education program.

​There are many ways to get involved - both individually and as a group! 
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​E-mail our Stewardship Manager to schedule a group event.

Environmental Education Volunteers NEEDED!!  Training provided.
Check the Calendar & RSVP for an Event!
Thank you for a fantastic 
MLK Day of Service 2020
Restoration Work Party
@ North Creek Forest

Invasive species were removed,
​crossings were built, meadows were cleared and
there was an epic "mulch brigade" !     
 See Photos
Volunteer Work Party INFO!!
  • Tools and work gloves are provided at the events
  • Activities may include invasive species removal, planting native species, watering new plantings, mulching and more!  Family friendly!!
  • Volunteers should dress in weather-appropriate attire.
  • ​Closed-toe shoes are required. Boots are highly recommended.
  • Volunteers ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Bring your own snacks and water
Volunteer work parties provide great networking opportunities, an introduction to restoration ecology, and a fun way to spend time in the great outdoors!

Support for all volunteer events is provided by the Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund, a grantmaking fund created by the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance and administered by the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment.

Volunteer Liability Waivers

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All first time volunteers are required to complete a Friends of North Creek Forest (FNCF) liability waiver before working. 
Volunteers ages 17 years old or younger must have have their waivers signed by a parent or legal guardian.​
The FNCF liability waiver can be downloaded and will also  be available at event sign-in.

Have a question? Visit our FAQ page!

We welcome groups from schools, organizations and companies!

Please email our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected] to discuss scheduling options.

​HNTB employees help clean up North Creek Forest

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A team from the Bellevue office of engineering and architecture firm HNTB recently volunteered to battle invasive blackberries in the 64-acre North Creek Forest in Bothell.

Working with nonprofit Friends of North Creek Forest, the team removed a dumpster full of unwanted plant material in less than two and a half hours!

North Creek Forest is within walking distance of nearly 10,000 college students attending University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College. It includes nine wetlands and seven streams that filter water and protect habitat for endangered salmon living nearby. The forest is home to more than 100 plant species and a diverse array of wildlife.
Thank you to the HDR Foundation for the generous contribution to Friends of North Creek Forest and to the HDR employees who came out in October 2019 to help us build the stream crossings! It was pouring rain, wet, muddy and cold, but everyone worked really hard. They carried heavy 4x6's on steep terrains in the forest, and installed the two crossings. These crossings will provide safety to trail users, kids, and our volunteers when they visit our forest. We plan on installing rest of the crossings this winter.