Volunteer in the Park

Join community members and neighbors to steward and restore Colman Park. We work in natural areas, urban forest, and historic developed parkland landscapes designed by the Olmsted brothers. Volunteers learn about native plants and park stewardship, help the environment, and make our community a better, more attractive, and safer place to live and play. Come meet your neighbors and spend time in a beautiful setting! 

Most volunteer events begin at 10am and wrap up at 1pm but stay for as little or as long as you’re able. 

Closed-toed shoes, long sleeves, and pants are recommended. Gloves, tools, water and light snacks provided.

Bus routes 14 and 27 serve Colman Park. Free parking is available in the parking lot located at 2077 Lake Washington Blvd S at the bottom of the park and free street parking is available at the top of the park along 31st Ave S .

Questions? Contact us for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

First Planting! in November at Lower Colman

Come join us for our first planting event of the season as we restore our urban forests and natural habitat by planting young native plants including a variety of trees, shrubs and ferns in Colman Park.

 
Building on citywide planting events called Green Seattle Day, we’ll have over 600 plants to get into the ground! Come spend this Sunday morning with neighbors and community volunteers learning about and planting our urban forests!

November 3rd, 9AM – NOON:

Earth Giving! in November at Upper Colman

Give thanks to the Earth this November by giving back to the Earth! Join us for this planting event during the season of gratitude where  we’ll be tending to our natural areas, and planting over 600 trees, shrubs and ferns! 

 A great event to bring friends and family – come spend the morning with neighbors and community volunteers learning, taking action and giving back to our wild areas!

November 9th, 10AM – 1pm:

The Season of Planting Continues at Lower Colman

Our first planting event on Nov 3 was a great success, but there’s still more to do! Come join us as we work to get the remaining trees and shrubs into the ground for this season. We still have over 300 plants we need to get into the ground to ensure they have the best chance of survival. We would love to have you come spend the morning with us learning about and planting our urban forests.

December 8th, 11AM – 2pm:

The Season of Planting Continues at Upper Colman

Our first planting event near the P-Patch Nov 9th was a huge success, and thank you to all who joined us! We do still have over 300 plants to get into the ground before the season ends and would love to have you join us. Come learn about and help restore your local urban forests.

January 11th, 11AM – 2pm: