Events

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., we will be holding a planting party at Cooper Crest on January 19th. Planting will be focused around a 1-acre area that was not restored while we worked to get control of a Japanese knotweed infestation. That area is  now ready for planting and we will start with […]

Have you been feeling tense or stressed? Pulling English ivy can be surprisingly cathartic. Join us and other volunteers for a few hours of fresh air, engaging conversation, and hands-on work that makes a real difference for the environment! Bring gloves if you have them, we will provide coffee, tea, snacks and water. We look […]

We will continue caring for the West Bay Woods forest by removing ivy and making space for our native trees and shrubs to thrive! Bring gloves if you have them, we will provide tools, coffee, tea, snacks and water. See you there!

This site is OlyEcosystem's newest addition to the West Bay Woods! It is a beautiful stretch of forest, but many of the trees and shrubs are overwhelmed by ivy. Join us in giving them new breathing room to grow - while enjoying fresh air, good company, and the camaraderie of fellow volunteers. Bring gloves if you have […]

Our May volunteer work party will once again be in the West Bay Woods. Your help has been invaluable in clearing this beautiful forest and we thank you! But there is still work to be done, so please join us for our next spring work party - we look forward to seeing you there!

  Join us for a guided tour of the Cooper Crest Preserve led by our Board President, Dr. Sarah Hamman. Sarah brings extensive expertise in conservation and ecological restoration through her work in Oly Ecosystems, Ecostudies Institute, and The Evergreen State College. During the walk, she will share insights into the preserve's history, plant identification, […]

Our beautiful new Stormwater South pond needs a little TLC. You helped us plant the gorgeous native landscaping around it, but the weeds are trying to take over. Join us for a fun community weeding party to help the pond thrive and keep this special place looking its best! Please park in the garage at […]