Today we get to plant the area we removed all the blackberry roots from on Earth Day! Join us as we restore fish and wildlife habitat along the Snoqualmie River at historic Carnation Farms in the scenic Snoqualmie Valley. These efforts will enhance salmon habitat and restore the riverbank. To learn more about Carnation Farms please visit: https://www.carnationfarms.org/
When:
Saturday October 10th, 2026 (10:00am-2:00pm)
Where:
Carnation Farms (Outdoor Classroom/Garden Center Entrance)
28908 NE Carnation Farm Rd. Carnation, WA 98014
Driving Directions:
- From Seattle (I-5), take WA-520 E (exit 168B) toward Bellevue/Kirkland.
- Drive for 12.1 miles and take the Washington 202/Redmond Way exit
- Turn right onto WA-202 E/Redmond Way (signs for Sammamish)
- Travel for 6 miles and turn left on NE Ames Lake Road
- Travel for 2.3 miles and NE Ames Lake Rd will turn into Ames Lake-Carnation Rd NE
- Travel for 2.7 miles and Ames Lake-Carnation Rd NE will turn into NE Carnation Farm Rd
- Travel for another .5 miles and Carnation Farms will be on your right but the entrance to the event will be on the left. Look for A-Frame Snoqualmie Stewardship/Stewardship Partners signs.
- Proceed through the fence and down the scenic tree-lined road to the parking area on your left
How to prepare
We provide gloves, tools, water, volunteer supervision, info on Carnation Farms and an overview of the work volunteers will perform. We suggest you dress in layers (long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket). Sturdy footwear (work boots, mud boots, hiking boots) is recommended. An overview of the work, why it’s important and how to do it are provided. We’ll educate volunteers about the property and Stewardship Partners restoration efforts in the Snoqualmie Valley and our Adopt-a-Buffer program. Please bring rain gear if you have it and older clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or muddy. We’ll provide light refreshments in the morning (coffee, pastries or granola bars, and water). Bring a full water bottle and a coffee cup or travel mug for refills. In addition, we do not hold anyone to the full length of the event.