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