This Valentine’s Day, join The City of Monroe and the Adopt A Stream Foundation in giving something that lasts. On Saturday, Feb. 14, community members are invited to take part in a volunteer tree-planting event along Woods Creek in Al Borlin Park, helping restore vital habitat along our local salmon stream.
From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will plant native trees and shrubs along Woods Creek, a tributary to the Skykomish River. These plantings are a key part of ongoing restoration efforts that support salmon recovery by stabilizing stream banks, improving water quality, and providing shade that keeps water temperatures cool for spawning and rearing fish. This event builds on major restoration work completed in recent years, including the removal of a long-abandoned railroad trestle that had blocked salmon passage and polluted the creek for decades. Continued planting and stewardship are essential to ensuring these improvements endure and that Woods Creek remains a healthy, functioning ecosystem for native salmon, including endangered Chinook.
All tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided, and no experience is necessary. The event is free and open to all, rain or shine, just come dressed for the weather with sturdy, waterproof footwear. Volunteers can attend solo, with friends, or make it a Valentine’s outing rooted in care for the planet.
Parking and check-in will be at Al Borlin Park via the Simons Road entrance, with signage on site to guide participants. Advance RSVP is encouraged to help organizers prepare. Signup/register here, by emailing aasf@streamkeeper.org, or calling 425-316-8592.
Join us in turning love into action, one tree at a time.