How To Help
Volunteer Opportunities
There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities involving Longfellow Creek. The groups working on Longfellow Creek related projects are always looking for help. It doesn't matter how much (or how little) time you have, you can make a difference. Explore the options in the list below and get started today!
Saturday Work Parties
There is a long standing tradition of Saturday work parties along the creek. For the details and contact information please see our Events page.
The Creek Steward Program
The Creek Steward Program works in partnership with Seattle Parks and other agencies, local community groups, businesses and schools to enhance your opportunities to care for our urban creeks.
The program supports volunteers with tools, education and technical expertise. For information on how you can participate please see Seattle Public Utilities Creek Steward Introduction Web page for details.
Contact: (206) 386-4162 or Email
Longfellow Creek Stewardship Committee
Community umbrella group caring for the watershed, trail and its Greenspaces. Plans and creates site and trail improvements, art and interpretive features. (206) 233-2046
Watershed Education/Information & Resources
Creek questions. Schedule creek/watershed tours and presentations. Referrals to City of Seattle environmental programs. (206) 615-1443 sheryl.shapiro@seattle.gov
Longfellow Creek Watershed Council
Provides leadership in addressing watershed issues, cultivating partnerships, and sponsoring projects and events. (206) 615-1443
Camp Long Environmental Learning Center
Cabins, classes, climbing rock and trails.
(206) 684-7434 - www.camplong.org
Volunteer Salmon Watcher
Your chance to do work in the field. Observe and count fish and get involved. If you are interested in becoming a Salmon Watcher and contributing to this valuable effort please visit the King County Salmon Watcher Program Web page.
Making A Difference At Home
Many of us are short of time and money and therefore find that we can't make contributions to saving the creek in those areas. There are however, many things we can do at home in our daily lives that will make a difference. The great thing about this category is that many of these things will save us both time and money besides making a huge difference for the creek!
Explore the articles below and start making a difference in your home today.
- Yard and Garden Tips That Help Keep Our Water Clean
- Pet Care Tips That Help Keep Our Water Clean
- Painting Tips That Help Keep Our Water Clean
- Car Wash Fund Raisers - Are Local Fish Paying The Price?
- Five Specific Things You Can Do To Help Salmon Recovery