2/28 Thorton Creek

Thornton Creek runs through the heart of North Seattle, from Lake Washington to Puget Sound. Not only is it the historical home of 5 species of salmon and trout, it is valuable habitat for urban wildlife and birds. The creek is the focal point of the Thornton Creek Watershed that 11.6 square miles of North Seattle drain into, making it the largest watershed in Seattle. Being such an urban creek has it's cost. Thornton Creek is subject to flash flows, its upper reaches are threatened with erosion, it's lower reaches with sedimentation, and biodiversity amongst its wildlife is decreasing. But we are working to change all of that!

Join EarthCorps, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle Parks as we fight to keep Thornton Creek a healthy vibrant part of Seattle! We will be mulching, planting, maintaining past work sites, and removing invasive plant species from several parks along Thornton Creek.

Directions

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From I-5 take the Northgate Way exit and follow Northgate Way east to Roosevelt Way. Turn right on Roosevelt and travel south to 104th. Turn right on 104th where it dead ends at the park entrance. We will be meeting at the street-end.

For more information, contact:

Jammie Stauffer, Project Manager
(206) 793-8844, ext. 204
jammieearthcorps.org

Day-of-event contact:

Jammie Stauffer
(206) 793-8844

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