Join us to help restore the riparian zone in a tributary to Pass Lake on Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9am-Noon in partnership with Deception Pass State Park and Deception Pass Park Foundation, and the Skagit Co-op.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday was inspired as a way to encourage Americans to find common causes and ways to improve their communities.

In that spirit, we’ll be planting trees in the fields along the shoreline of Pass Lake. Historically, these areas were used for hay production, but in recent years, this practice has ceased due to the growth of buttercups and daisies. The goal of Deception Pass Park is to create a mixed conifer forest around Pass Lake, with the aim of revegetating 19.5 acres of the former hay fields surrounding the lake.

The event will begin at 9:00 AM.

Parking is limited so please carpool.

Unaccompanied minors must bring with them the Event Participation Waiver and Release Agreement signed by a parent or guardian.

We recommend wearing sturdy, waterproof shoes, as the restoration site requires a 0.7-mile walk to access and may be wet.

Tools and gloves will be provided, and hot drinks and sacks provided by the Skagit Co-op Deli.

Dress for the weather, as the event will take place rain or shine.

Please RSVP HERE