Opportunities From: City of Sammamish

Join the city to work on a habitat restoration project started by the Master Stewards from the Washington Native Plant Society.  Come help  establish native habitat by removing invasive plant species at Evans Creek Preserve.  Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat!

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, and wear closed-toed shoes.

Registration Preferred - walk-ins welcome with completed waivers

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for weather, and wear closed-toed shoes.

Parking & Meeting Place

Parking: Parking is extremely limited. Please plan to meet at a nearby public parking lot and carpool to the site or arrange for drop off/pick up.

If the parking lot is full, you may park anywhere in the neighborhood, WHERE IT IS PERMITTED & SAFE TO DO SO. Please do not block mailboxes, fire hydrants, driveways or roads. Please note any "no parking signs" and do not park within 50 feet of the intersection of Hwy 202 and 224th Ave.

Volunteers should meet near trail marker 2 (see map). Please also note that Evan's Creek Preserve has an upper (off Sahalee Way) and Lower (off HWY 202) entrance. Please make sure you navigate to the Lower entrance (off HWY 202).

Due to limited parking - sign ups are REQUIRED. If you are not on our list you will not be permitted to volunteer.

How to to sign up - New to Galaxy or has it been a while since you volunteered with us? Learn how to register for galaxy, complete waivers and sign up for events HERE

Direct Link to Minor Waiver Direct Link to Adult Waiver

Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school. 

Minor Volunteers: all volunteers 13 or younger must have an adult/parent/guardian/chaperone attend and directly supervise them. If part of a group we recommend at least 1 adult per 15 minors.

What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided.

What to wear: Please dress appropriately for weather, (rain gear, dress in layers) and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, preferably those suitable for hiking (e.g. hiking boots/shoes  with good tread & ankle support) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. 

What to bring: Rain jacket, Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, work gloves (not required, but you can bring your own).

Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle. We will have a water refill station on site (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.)

The Lower Commons Community Garden provides a space for community members to garden. Help us keep the garden tidy by weeding in and around beds.

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for work and the weather, bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toed shoes.

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note, that volunteer events occurring on the weekends may now require a minimum of 10-15 total sign ups and those occurring on weekdays require a minimum of 7-10. We ask that you only register for events you plan on attending. If you are unable to attend an event you are registered for please deregister from the event or email the event lead to let them know. This helps us get an accurate account of attendance. Please check your emails or your volunteer dashboard for any updates (we will send out an email blast if an event is cancelled.)

How to to sign up - New to Galaxy or has it been a while since you volunteered with us? Learn how to register for galaxy, complete waivers and sign up for events HERE

Direct Link to Minor Waiver Direct Link to Adult Waive

Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school. 

Minor Volunteers: all volunteers 13 or younger must have an adult/parent/guardian/chaperone attend and directly supervise them. If part of a group we recommend at least 1 adult per 15 minors.

What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided.

What to wear: Please dress appropriately for weather, (rain gear, dress in layers) and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, preferably those suitable for hiking (e.g. hiking boots/shoes  with good tread & ankle support) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. 

What to bring: Rain jacket, Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, work gloves (not required, but you can bring your own).

Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle. We will have a water refill station on site (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.)

Volunteers will work on a habitat restoration project started as part of the Bee City Initiative. Come help establish a wild pollinator meadow at Evans Creek Preserve by prepping the next area for planting. Give back to your community, learn about native plants and enhance wildlife habitat! This event will be focused on removing and covering reed canary grass dominated areas to prepare them for planting.

Due to limited parking - sign ups are REQUIRED. If you are not on our list you will not be permitted to volunteer.

How to to sign up - New to Galaxy or has it been a while since you volunteered with us? Learn how to register for galaxy, complete waivers and sign up for events HERE

Direct Link to Minor Waiver Direct Link to Adult Waiver

Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school. 

Minor Volunteers: all volunteers 13 or younger must have an adult/parent/guardian/chaperone attend and directly supervise them. If part of a group we recommend at least 1 adult per 15 minors.

What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided.

What to wear: Please dress appropriately for weather, (rain gear, dress in layers) and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, preferably those suitable for hiking (e.g. hiking boots/shoes  with good tread & ankle support) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. 

What to bring: Rain jacket, Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, work gloves (not required, but you can bring your own).

Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle. We will have a water refill station on site (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.)

Meeting Place & Parking

Volunteers should meet near restrooms, between markers 1 & 15 (see map). Please also note that Evan's Creek Preserve has an upper (off Sahalee Way) and Lower (off HWY 202) entrance. Please make sure you navigate to the Lower entrance (off HWY 202).

Parking: Parking is extremely limited. Please plan to meet at a nearby public parking lot and carpool to the site or arrange for drop off/pick up.

If the parking lot is full, you may park anywhere in the neighborhood, WHERE IT IS PERMITTED & SAFE TO DO SO. Please do not block mailboxes, fire hydrants, driveways or roads. Please note any "no parking signs" and do not park within 50 feet of the intersection of Hwy 202 and 224th Ave.

The Lower Commons Community Garden provides a space for community members to garden. Help us keep the garden tidy by weeding in and around beds.

Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Please dress appropriately for work and the weather, bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toed shoes.

ALL volunteers are required to have a valid waiver on file. If you do not have one, you will be unable to volunteer.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note, that volunteer events occurring on the weekends may now require a minimum of 10-15 total sign ups and those occurring on weekdays require a minimum of 7-10. We ask that you only register for events you plan on attending. If you are unable to attend an event you are registered for please deregister from the event or email the event lead to let them know. This helps us get an accurate account of attendance. Please check your emails or your volunteer dashboard for any updates (we will send out an email blast if an event is cancelled.)

How to to sign up - New to Galaxy or has it been a while since you volunteered with us? Learn how to register for galaxy, complete waivers and sign up for events HERE

Direct Link to Minor Waiver Direct Link to Adult Waive

Who can volunteer: This project is perfect for individuals, or families (8+) and groups/organizations looking for service projects/hours and students looking to complete community service hours for school. 

Minor Volunteers: all volunteers 13 or younger must have an adult/parent/guardian/chaperone attend and directly supervise them. If part of a group we recommend at least 1 adult per 15 minors.

What we provide: Water, snacks, gloves and tools will be provided.

What to wear: Please dress appropriately for weather, (rain gear, dress in layers) and wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes, preferably those suitable for hiking (e.g. hiking boots/shoes  with good tread & ankle support) and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. 

What to bring: Rain jacket, Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, work gloves (not required, but you can bring your own).

Reduce Waste: All volunteers should also bring a full, refillable water bottle. We will have a water refill station on site (Compostable cups will be provided for those that don't have them or forget.)

ALL Roads are currently FULL. However you may still complete an interest form and be added to the waitlist. Before applying, please review the information below to ensure you are able to meet the minimum requirements.

Adopters are required to host 2 cleanups per year to qualify for a nameplate with their organization or group name. Upon receiving a nameplate, they must then clean their route a minimum of 2x/yr to remain in good standing and retain their nameplate.

Requirements: 

minimum two member/participants (for safety)

participants must be 14 or over (except with written consent from the city)

all participants are required to sign a waiver and consent form

youth groups must have a group leader that is aged 18+ who is able to sign the agreement form

adopters must commit to doing 2 cleanups per year to retain sign

Eligible Groups

community clubslocal businessesschool clubslocal schoolsfamilies

If you’re interested in adopting a road please visit https://www.sammamish.us/our-community/volunteer/adopt-a-road/ for more information and to fill out an Adopt-A-Road Interest Form.