Join your friends and neighbors for a day of service in Edmonds Parks to celebrate Earth Day 2024. Help make a difference for the earth and its inhabitants by restoring our forests or cleaning up our beaches. Please use the links below to learn more about the activities taking place at each site and to register. Earth Day in Edmonds Parks is brought to you by staff and volunteers from the City of Edmonds, Sound Salmon Solutions, the Edmonds Citizen Tree Board, and the Edmonds Youth Commission. 

Yost Park (Main Street entrance) Planting (13+) and Invasive Ivy Pull (all ages): Register Here for Yost

Pine Ridge Park Invasive Ivy Pull (all ages): Register Here for Pine Ridge

Clean Up at Brackett’s Landing North Park (all ages): Register here for Brackets Landing

Clean Up at Marina Beach Park (all ages): Register Here for Marina Beach

For all sites please come prepared with a reusable water bottle and dressed for the weather in closed toed shoes. All tools and gloves will be provided.

*Please note that space is limited so we ask that everyone registers in advance. Thank you!

Questions? Please email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for day of service at Hutt Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the last old-growth forest in Edmonds. Hutt Park has 4.5 acres of forest and trails which are maintained by the City of Edmonds and local volunteers. Located in the Seaview neighborhood off of 187th Street SW in Edmonds, this beautiful site has transformed thanks to the incredible work and vision of our volunteers & City of Edmonds staff.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 187th ave entrance to the park.

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join SSS in celebrating Earth Day with the City of Mukilteo at Lighthouse Park.

Volunteers are invited to join in the effort to beautify Lighthouse Park. Check-in will be open from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, with the cleanup activities kicking off at 9:00 AM. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in various tasks, including garden bed cleanup, pressure washing, and trash collection/cleanup. If able, please bring gardening tools and gloves as the City has a limited amount.

All participants are required to fill out a volunteer waiver with the City at check-in. Families are encouraged to participate in this event, although children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent throughout the event. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent signature to participate.

Volunteers will be treated to a BBQ, sponsored by Tapped Mukilteo, from noon to 1:00 PM while supplies last. The first 100 volunteers will receive complimentary Earth Day Community Cleanup T-shirts. In addition, parking at Lighthouse Park will be free from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on April 20 in support of the event.

It’s time to start releasing our coho salmon! Please join us at Wallace Swamp Creek Park to release several thousand salmon.

Please bring shoes you don’t mind getting wet or even wading a little into the stream.

Parking will be VERY limited, so please carpool or look for street parking and walk to the park.

This event is capped at 20 people. If you have signed up, please ensure you are able to make it to the event. If you cannot make it, please let me know and I will let others know who want to come. 

You can email kaelie@soundsalmonsolutions.org with any questions!

Spring is springing fast! and the Edmonds Native Plant Demonstration Garden is calling. We will have a work party on Saturday, April 6, from 10:30-12:30. Come for a half hour or for the full time--any time you can give will help! We have tools on-site, but if you have a favorite pair of garden gloves or pruning shears, bring 'em along. You don't need to sign up in advance, just come on over--we'll have a sign-in sheet for you when you arrive.

We'll do a little clean up on both sides of the driveway, add some mulch and a few new plants to the upper garden, and--something new!--design and plant The Stumpery! 

What's a "stumpery," you ask? Come find out! Gary planted one a couple of weeks ago (see photo below), which is thriving. Now we're putting one in as a memorial to the Great Maple Tree that had to be felled in January. We'll recycle the old logs into new habitat for ferns, mosses, huckleberries, and other lowland, wood-loving perennials. With your help, the remains of the grand old maple will give birth to a whole new community! 

No advanced registration is required.
Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Sound Salmon Solutions will be joining the City of Monroe on Saturday, March 30th for their annual Community Egg Hunt. This is a family-friendly event where youth can participate in an egg hunt and the whole family can enjoy interactive booths from local organizations. Stop by to learn more about how you can help increase the number of salmon surviving from egg to spawner!

No registration required. This is a FREE event!

Looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join Sound Salmon Solutions for a day of riparian restoration contributing to the restoration of the Skykomish River! We are seeking volunteers to assist in grubbing (removing) English Ivy and other invasive vegetation. Invasive species are those that are introduced by humans and outgrow and out-compete native species. They often lack the deep root structures that prevent erosion and can shade out or even fall our native trees. Removing invasive vegetation is vital to habitat restoration to ensure the newly planted native trees and shrubs will have an opportunity to flourish thus restoring salmon spawning habitat.  This is a family-friendly volunteer event. Exact address will be shared with registered participants.

Questions? Please email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for day of service at Hutt Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the last old-growth forest in Edmonds. Hutt Park has 4.5 acres of forest and trails which are maintained by the City of Edmonds and local volunteers. Located in the Seaview neighborhood off of 187th Street SW in Edmonds, this beautiful site has transformed thanks to the incredible work and vision of our volunteers & City of Edmonds staff.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 187th ave entrance to the park.

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for a morning of service at Pine Ridge Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the beautiful outdoors.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 83rd ave W entrance.

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Time to move the coho to the pond! But first the pond needs to be cleaned and prepped for the 80,000 new coho fry.

Please join us in cleaning the pond and then ponding the coho. This event goes all day, but there is a significant break between cleaning the pond and moving the coho.

Cleaning the pond can be slippery,  so please wear waders if you have them or non-slip shoes. We will provide the supplies to clean the pond but do not have extra boots, waders or other PPE. Cleaning the pond will likely go from 9 am - 11 am (ish), then there will be a lunch break until 3 pm when the fish can be ponded (the pond takes about 3 hours to fill to a level where the fish can be moved).

If you have any questions, please email kaelie@soundsalmonsolutions.org 

Please note that this event is capped at 20 volunteers but if it fills up, please email Kaelie if you’d like to join.

Become a plant protector! Join us in saving salmon by helping place protective tubes around newly planted native trees and shrubs. Native trees and shrubs provide shade and hiding spots for young salmon and prevent erosion which protects important spawning grounds. With your help we can ensure these plants survive to restore salmon habitat. This is a family-friendly volunteer event. Exact address will be shared with registered participants.

Please note this event was canceled, but we encourage you to join us on March 16th!

Questions? Please email Brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for day of service at Hutt Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the last old-growth forest in Edmonds. Hutt Park has 4.5 acres of forest and trails which are maintained by the City of Edmonds and local volunteers. Located in the Seaview neighborhood off of 187th Street SW in Edmonds, this beautiful site has transformed thanks to the incredible work and vision of our volunteers & City of Edmonds staff.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 187th ave entrance to the park.

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

UPDATE: this event is full. Please keep an eye out for future hatchery related opportunities!

Our 80,000 coho salmon are ready to graduate to the troughs! They survived the cold and are buttoned up, ready to move into a bigger home.

Please join us at the Willow Creek Salmon and Watershed Education Center to help move them into the troughs from the trays and clean the trays. Please wear warm clothes that you don't mind getting dirty and wear good, preferably non-slip, water resistance footwear. 

Please note this event is capped at 15 participants due to space within the hatchery building.

If you have any questions, please email the Hatchery and Education Program Manager at kaelie@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Show your Love for Salmon by joining SSS for our annual Polar Plunge!

Sound Salmon Solutions is hosting our Polar Plunge on February 10th, 2024. The Polar Plunge is our annual fundraising event where registered participants show their love for salmon by seeking pledge donations before making the icy plunge into the Puget Sound. As we enter our 34th year of operation, we plan to use contributions from events such as the Polar Plunge to further expand our programs and our impact on salmon recovery by continuing our mission of connecting our community to their watershed for the future of salmon.

Not only is this event helpful for Sound Salmon Solutions, but it has also been a community favorite as it is an opportunity to connect with fellow watershed warriors, dress up, and have fun! Following the plunge, participants are invited to join us at our office located on 3rd Street for warm beverages and Ivars Clam Chowder, and see the coho salmon we are raising here! If you're ready to show your love for salmon by embracing the cold, register at the link below!

A minimum donation of $20 for youth and $40 for adult participants is requested. Costumes are highly encouraged, but not required. *Please note due to safety concerns, only registered participants will be able to plunge, but guests are welcome to cheer from shore.

After registering you will receive an email from Brittany with further information on how to collect pledges.

Interested in supporting this event without taking the plunge? Consider sponsoring a Plunger or making a donation!

Questions? Please email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for a morning of service at Pine Ridge Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the beautiful outdoors.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 83rd ave W entrance.

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Tired of being stuck inside these winter days? Join us on Monday, January 15, for our annual garden clean-up at the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat & Native Plant Demonstration Garden. There's lots to be done to be ready for spring — and it'll be here before we know it! With downed branches, pruning to take of, and bloomed-out plants to clear before the new growth comes, there is work for everyone. This is a family-friendly event. Bring your own tools or use those from the garden shed. Rain or shine, join us for camaraderie and community service in the demo garden.

** Please note this event has been postponed until Saturday, January 20th.

No advanced registration is required.
Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for day of service at Hutt Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the last old-growth forest in Edmonds. Hutt Park has 4.5 acres of forest and trails which are maintained by the City of Edmonds and local volunteers. Located in the Seaview neighborhood off of 187th Street SW in Edmonds, this beautiful site has transformed thanks to the incredible work and vision of our volunteers & City of Edmonds staff.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 187th ave entrance to the park.

Please use this link to register: https://signup.com/go/UTZKyVf

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Sound Salmon Solutions for a day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Together we will be planting and protecting native trees and shrubs to restore salmon habitat along the Skykomish River. Pacific salmon are vital to our ecosystem, economy, and culture in Washington. They provide nutrients to us and countless other species including the magnificent trees that build our temperate rainforests. Volunteers ages 8+ with parent/guardian are encouraged join us. Exact location will be shared with registered participants.

Please register here: https://signup.com/go/MpsejZL

Questions? Please email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for a morning of service at Pine Ridge Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the beautiful outdoors.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 83rd ave W entrance.

Please use this link to register: https://signup.com/go/ZQfCjok

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Sound Salmon Solutions in assisting with the restoration of the Chinook Bend Natural Area. Pacific salmon are vital to our ecosystem, economy, and culture in Washington. They provide nutrients to us and countless other species including the magnificent trees that build our temperate rainforests. This event will focus on planting fascines as part of a study in partnership with King County to study how to shade out reed canary grass while also living with beavers. Fascines are tight bundles of thin live stakes planted lengthwise into the ground. They are typically used to reduce erosion caused by wave action or surface runoff. The hope is that the density at which the fascines grow will outcompete the rate at which beavers can eat them. Volunteers ages 10+ with parent/guardian are encouraged join us.

Please register here: This event has been canceled. Please consider joining us at a future event.

Questions? Please email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

80,000 coho salmon eggs have arrived at the Willow Creek Salmon and Watershed Education Center. Kaelie will be there if you want to drop in and see the eggs and learn more about the hatchery and hear about future events!

Any questions please email kaelie@soundsalmonsolutions.org

80,000 coho salmon eggs have arrived at the Willow Creek Salmon and Watershed Education Center. Kaelie will be there if you want to drop in and see the eggs and learn more about the hatchery and hear about future events!

Any questions please email kaelie@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for day of service at Hutt Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the last old-growth forest in Edmonds. Hutt Park has 4.5 acres of forest and trails which are maintained by the City of Edmonds and local volunteers. Located in the Seaview neighborhood off of 187th Street SW in Edmonds, this beautiful site has transformed thanks to the incredible work and vision of our volunteers & City of Edmonds staff.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 187th ave entrance to the park.

Please use this link to register: https://signup.com/go/JHRzUhj

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join us in saving salmon by planting native trees and shrubs and placing protective tubes around them. Native trees and shrubs provide shade and hiding spots for young salmon and prevent erosion which protects important spawning grounds. With your help, we can ensure native trees and shrubs survive to restore salmon habitat. Volunteers ages 12+ with parent/guardian are encouraged to join us. Exact address will be shared with registered participants.

Please use this link to register: https://signup.com/go/fspxXfc

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org

Join Edmonds Forest Stewards and other community volunteers once a month, rain or shine, for a morning of service at Pine Ridge Park! Make a difference by removing english ivy, Japanese Honeysuckle and other invasive weeds, and spend time in the beautiful outdoors.

Edmonds Stewards will meet at the 83rd ave W entrance.

Please use this link to register: https://signup.com/go/hFOpYGy

Questions? Email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org