May
2
10:00 AM10:00
Lewis Creek Park Hike
Join Bellevue Park Ranger Curtis Kukal for a fun and informative hike at Lewis Creek Park.
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May
6
6:00 PM18:00
Red Town to Meadow Restoration Project
Join IATC member Ilima Knapp on a walk to the Meadow Restoration Project!
May
7
1:00 PM13:00
Wildfire in the Issaquah Alps
Come hike with local forest stewardship and fire agency staff to the site of the Lake Tradition Fire that burned nearly 2 acres of City of Issaquah-managed forestland in August 2025.
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.
May
9
9:00 AM09:00
Wildfire in the Issaquah Alps
Come hike with local forest stewardship and fire agency staff to the site of the Lake Tradition Fire that burned nearly 2 acres of City of Issaquah-managed forestland in August 2025.
May
15
12:00 PM12:00
Forest Carbon Hike: Harvey Manning Park
Join Kathleen Farley Wolf of King County on a lunch hike through Harvey Manning Park to learn about how the forest carbon credits program works.
May
16
9:00 AM09:00
Geology of the Alps: Underfoot at Red Town on Cougar Mountain
Take a hike and learn about the geology and mining history in the Red Town area on Cougar Mountain with geologist Tom Doe.
May
16
9:00 AM09:00
Green Issaquah: Restoration Event at Park Pointe
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah as we continue our restoration efforts at Park Pointe. We will be removing invasive blackberry bushes in preparation for tree planting this fall to help us meet our Issaquah Climate Action Plan goal of 55% tree canopy cover by 2035.
May
28
4:00 PM16:00
Green Issaquah: Miyawaki One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Come join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah in celebrating the one-year anniversary of Issaquah’s first Miyawaki Forest!
Jun
6
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00
Partner Event: Wildlife Coexistence Day
Come join us at Issaquah’s second annual Wildlife Coexistence Day!
Jun
7
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Jun
11
9:30 AM09:30
Off the Beaten Path: Rattlesnake Mountain Hike to Stan’s Overlook
Join Kim Ngo, IATC Executive Director, for a weekday morning hike to Stan’s Overlook, a less-traveled side of Rattlesnake Mountain.
Jun
17
4:00 PM16:00
Green Issaquah: Miyawaki Maintenance Event
Come join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah in maintaining Issaquah’s first Miyawaki Forest!
Jun
18
10:00 AM10:00
Restoration Event on Squak Mountain with WA State Parks
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah for an invasive species removal restoration project on Squak Mountain.
Jun
19
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Jun
20
9:00 AM09:00
Green Issaquah: Restoration Event at Park Pointe
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah as we continue our restoration efforts at Park Pointe. We will be removing invasive blackberry bushes in preparation for tree planting this fall to help us meet our Issaquah Climate Action Plan goal of 55% tree canopy cover by 2035.
Jun
27
9:00 AM09:00
Cougar Mountain Geology: Underfoot at Sky Country Trailhead
Take a hike and learn about the geology and mining history in the Sky Country trailhead area on Cougar Mountain with geologist Tom Doe.
Jun
28
9:00 AM09:00
Native Plant and Bird Hike with WNPS
Join Mary Nakasone of the Washington Native Plants Society and Joel Gartengberg, trail runner and IATC board member, for a relaxed 4-mile native plant and bird hike through Cougar Mountain, featuring about 800 feet of elevation gain.
Aug
9
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Sep
26
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Oct
10
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Nov
11
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Apr
29
6:00 PM18:00
IATC Public Forum 2026: Building Fire-Resilient Forests in the Issaquah Alps
Celebrate Earth Month with an evening of learning and dialogue on wildfire prevention and management in the Issaquah Alps.
Apr
25
9:00 AM09:00
Partner Event: City of Issaquah Sustainability Fair
Come join the City of Issaquah for its fourth annual Sustainability Fair which is sure to inspire and engage you!
Apr
24
1:00 PM13:00
City Nature Walk - Confluence Park
Participate in the worldwide 2026 City Nature Challenge by joining City of Issaquah Urban Forest Supervisor Dan Hintz on an excursion through Confluence Park to learn about and identify as many unique species of plants and animals as possible.
Apr
22
5:00 PM17:00
Partner Event: Lakeside Lecture - Mountains to Sound Earth Day
Join us this Earth Day for a free evening at Lake Sammamish State Park as we reflect on the biggest restoration project in the park’s history, completed just last summer after more than a decade of planning
Apr
22
4:00 PM16:00
Green Issaquah: Earth Day Event at the Miyawaki Forest
Come celebrate Earth Day by joining the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah in maintaining Issaquah’s first Miyawaki Forest!
Apr
22
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00
Partner Event: History Hike to Grand Ridge Mine
Join the IATC’s Tom Anderson as he leads this hike with the Issaquah History Museum!
Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00
Green Issaquah: Restoration Event at Park Pointe
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah as we continue our restoration efforts at Park Pointe. We will be removing invasive blackberry bushes in preparation for tree planting this fall to help us meet our Issaquah Climate Action Plan goal of 55% tree canopy cover by 2035.
Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00
Restoration Event on Squak Mountain with WA State Parks
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah for an invasive species removal restoration project on Squak Mountain.
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00
Partner Event: Restoration Event with Leave No Trace
Join Leave No Trace and Green Issaquah for a family-friendly fun volunteer day.
Apr
10
9:00 AM09:00
Partner Event: Leave No Trace Tabling at High Point Trailhead
Join us for an engaging outreach event at High Point Trailhead. Meet staff from Green Issaquah, King County Explorer Search and Rescue, and Leave No Trace.
Apr
9
5:00 PM17:00
Partner Event: Trivia Night at Formula Brewing with Leave No Trace
Stop by Formula Brewing to meet staff and volunteers from Green Issaquah to learn how practicing Leave No Trace can help keep Issaquah and its surroundings safe and sustainable.
Apr
8
6:00 PM18:00
Moonlit Hike: See Poo Poo Point from a Different Light
Join IATC board member Selena Eon for another captivating evening hike and discover the hidden beauty of the Issaquah Alps after dark.
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
Mar
25
12:00 PM12:00
Squak Mountain Celebration Hike
Join IATC Vice President Selena Eon for an afternoon hike on Squak Mountain to celebrate all of the hard work volunteer crews have put in to restore these trails in the wake of the 2024 bomb cyclone.
Mar
22
9:00 AM09:00
Native Plant Hike with WNPS
Join Mary Nakasone of the Washington Native Plants Society and Joel Gartengberg, trail runner and IATC board member, for a relaxed 4-mile hike through Cougar Mountain, featuring about 800 feet of elevation gain.
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…
Mar
21
9:00 AM09:00
Green Issaquah: Restoration Event at Park Pointe
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah as we continue our restoration efforts at Park Pointe. We will be removing invasive blackberry bushes in preparation for tree planting this fall to help us meet our Issaquah Climate Action Plan goal of 55% tree canopy cover by 2035.
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00
Restoration Event on Squak Mountain with WA State Parks
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah for an invasive species removal restoration project on Squak Mountain.
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00
Explore more of Grand Ridge Park!
Join IATC’s Kim Ngo for another morning hike through Grand Ridge Park.
Mar
19
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Mar
13
4:00 PM16:00
Conservation in the City
Join Issaquah councilmember and IATC President, Kelly Jiang, to learn about the history of conservation in Issaquah, new land conservation initiatives, and more.
Mar
9
12:00 AM00:00
WA State Parks FREE PASS DAY
Visit a Washington State Park without a Discover Pass today.
Feb
21
1:00 PM13:00
Partner Event: History of Eastside Logging
Did you know that most of the east side of Lake Washington was clear-cut by 1920 or that nearly all the big trees that we see today are less than 100 years old?
Feb
21
9:00 AM09:00
Green Issaquah: Planting Event at Park Pointe
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah as we continue our restoration efforts at Park Pointe. We will be removing invasive blackberry bushes in preparation for tree planting this fall to help us meet our Issaquah Climate Action Plan goal of 55% tree canopy cover by 2035.
Feb
20
4:00 PM16:00
Green Issaquah: Miyawaki Maintenance Event
Come join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah in maintaining Issaquah’s first Miyawaki Forest!
Feb
19
10:00 AM10:00
Restoration Event on Squak Mountain with WA State Parks
Join the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah for an invasive species removal restoration project on Squak Mountain.
Jan
31
1:00 PM13:00
Partner Event: History Walk at Coal Creek
Local history experts will share stories & photos as we walk the 1883 railroad grade.
Jan
31
10:30 AM10:30
Senator Bill Ramos Memorial Trailhead Hike
Join IATC’s David Kappler and Tom Anderson on a hike celebrating the legacy of Senator Bill Ramos
Jan
24
1:00 PM13:00
Partner Event: Coal Mining at Cougar Mountain
This free program highlights 100 years of local coal mining - from 1863 to 1963.