Partner Event: Restoration Event at Lake Sammamish State Park
Mar
21
10:00 AM10:00

Partner Event: Restoration Event at Lake Sammamish State Park

Date & Time

Saturday, March 21, 2025 | 10am-12pm

Location

Lake Sammamish State Park

Event Overview

FLSSP will be removing invasive species and planting native species (live stakes) at Bat Box Meadow as our first restoration event of 2026.

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Age Restriction

Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)

  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)

  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring

  • Rain gear

  • At least one full water bottle

  • Small daypack for snacks, extra layers, etc…

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Partner Event: 3rd Annual Milt Swanson Birthday Party
Mar
28
10:00 AM10:00

Partner Event: 3rd Annual Milt Swanson Birthday Party

Join Save Coal Creek to celebrate Milt Swanson's birthday! There will be birthday cake, balloons, tables with information and artifacts from the area's coal mining history, and a chance to take your photo with Milt! Glimpses of Sasquatch have been rumored! Kids will be invited to a self-guided scavenger hunt to scour nearby trails for forest plants that are blooming and historical artifacts.

To learn more about Milt Swanson’s legacy, last year’s birthday celebration, and efforts to Save Coal Creek, check out this Alpiner article.

This is a rain-or-shine event—we will have tent canopies. Registration is not required. The event is free and open to all.

Birthday Party Attendees:
Back row (L to R): Peter Marshall, David Kappler, Sally Lawrence, Idris Boyd, Russ Segner, Bob Boyd, Mike Intlekofer, Steve Williams, Tom Anderson Front: Dana Gaddy with Ruth Swanson Parrott (Milt Swanson’s 102-year-old sister)

Photo courtesy of Bob Cerelli.

Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Red Town Trailhead on Lakemont Boulevard, south Bellevue
Agenda: The bulk of our festivities begin at 11. Check out the agenda below:

  • Music of celebration

  • Remarks & Thanks - Sally Lawrence, Save Coal Creek

  • Remarks - IATC

  • About Milt Swanson - Newcastle Historical Society

  • Update on property status - Bellevue Parks & Community Services

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IATC Public Forum 2026: Building Fire-Resilient Forests in the Issaquah Alps
Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00
Informative

IATC Public Forum 2026: Building Fire-Resilient Forests in the Issaquah Alps

IATC Public Forum 2026

Building Fire-Resilient Forests in the Issaquah Alps

When:

Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 6:00-9:00 PM

SCHEDULE:

  • Registration & Networking: 6:00-6:30 PM

  • Keynote Address and Q&A: 6:30 - 7:15 PM

  • Panel Discussion: 7:30-8:30 PM

  • Closing: 8:30-9:00 PM

where:

Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive #5, Issaquah, WA, 98029

how:

  • This event is in-person only. The speaking portion of this event will be recorded and posted online after the event.

  • Free and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $50 per attendee; proceeds to benefit IATC’s General Fund.

  • Free catering by Noodle Boat Thai.

  • Registration required.

REGISTER

Our organization is run by a community of volunteers who care deeply about the Issaquah Alps. If you consider yourself a lover of the Alps and would like to be active part of the Public Forum, please sign up below to help us host a great event!

Even if you can’t attend the Public Forum, you can still make an impact. Please consider making a donation to support IATC's programming and advocacy to ensure the Issaquah Alps remain a welcoming public space for all.

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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

 
 
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Partner Event: 2026 Tiger Claw Ascent
May
8
to May 9

Partner Event: 2026 Tiger Claw Ascent

Tiger Mountain, the biggest of The Issy Alps, has long been the training ground to some of trail running’s greatest runners. This is your chance to explore some of the toughest trails under the lush canopy of fir and moss. Tiger Claw is a unique race consisting of three of the most difficult ascents of Tiger Mountain’s West peaks.

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Partner Event: Planting at Lake Sammamish State Park
Nov
21
9:00 AM09:00

Partner Event: Planting at Lake Sammamish State Park

Date & Time

Friday, November 21, 2025 | 9am-12pm

Location

Lake Sammamish State Park

Event Overview

Join us to plant along Issaquah Creek in support of a cooler, cleaner, connected riparian area helping salmon and native plant habitat thrive!

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Age Restriction

Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)

  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)

  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring

  • Rain gear

  • At least one full water bottle

  • Small daypack for snacks, extra layers, etc…

Driving Directions

From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one half mile. Continue straight toward Sunset Beach parking lot – look for Greenway event signs and staff in the far back corner of the lot.

Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cfdwBkxeUGf4UjeAA

Additional Information

Washington State Parks and the Mountains to Sound Greenway are partnering together on the multi-year restoration of Lake Sammamish State Park. The State Park provides important habitat for several species of salmon, many birds – including bald eagles, great blue herons, and red tailed hawks – and a wide variety of amphibians, insects and other wildlife, making this a great spot not only for recreating but for wildlife viewing opportunities as well. For more than 20 years, volunteers have worked in the park to reestablish native plant communities and to control non-native weeds from entering the park. 

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Partner Event: Planting at Lake Sammamish State Park
Nov
19
10:00 AM10:00

Partner Event: Planting at Lake Sammamish State Park

  • Lake Sammamish State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Date & Time

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 10am-1pm

Location

Lake Sammamish State Park

Event Overview

Join us to plant along Issaquah Creek in support of a cooler, cleaner, connected riparian area helping salmon and native plant habitat thrive!

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Age Restriction

Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)

  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)

  • Gloves (provided)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring

  • Rain gear

  • At least one full water bottle

  • Small daypack for snacks, extra layers, etc…

Driving Directions

From I-90, take Exit 15. Follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park, and go north on 17th Ave NW. Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. The entrance to Lake Sammamish State Park will be on your right in about one half mile. Continue straight toward Sunset Beach parking lot – look for Greenway event signs and staff in the far back corner of the lot.

Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cfdwBkxeUGf4UjeAA

Additional Information

Washington State Parks and the Mountains to Sound Greenway are partnering together on the multi-year restoration of Lake Sammamish State Park. The State Park provides important habitat for several species of salmon, many birds – including bald eagles, great blue herons, and red tailed hawks – and a wide variety of amphibians, insects and other wildlife, making this a great spot not only for recreating but for wildlife viewing opportunities as well. For more than 20 years, volunteers have worked in the park to reestablish native plant communities and to control non-native weeds from entering the park. 

Learn more
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Partner Event: November Restoration Event
Nov
15
10:00 AM10:00

Partner Event: November Restoration Event

  • Lake Sammamish State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Native Maple seed collection was a big success. Thank you to many of you for helping with this event. Even a handful by each one of you did make a big difference.

Next we will be raking and spreading these seeds and planting approximately 250 saplings at Sammamish State Park. Event details are listed below. If interested, please show up at 10am at Bat Box Meadow (Sammamish State Park).

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When and Where

Date & Time: November 15th, 2026, 10AM-12PM
Where: Bat Box Meadow, Lake Sammamish State Park

Additional Details

Discover Pass is required for parking.
Registration required.

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