Habitat Restoration at Park Pointe

Park Pointe Join us at Park Pointe to remove Himalayan blackberry from native tree plantings. Moderate Open to all ages. Participants under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For safety, volunteers are required to wear: Long pants made of sturdy material Sturdy, close-toed shoes Gloves (provided) In addition, we recommend that participants bring: Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring Rain gear Snacks for breaks Long sleeved shirt At least one full water bottle Small daypack for food, extra layers, etc… From I-90 take Exit 17 for Front St and turn south (right from eastbound I-90, left for westbound I-90) . Continue south on Front St for approximately 1.9 miles. Look for Greenway staff and signs to direct you. **Look for Greenway signs. This is neighborhood parking so please be mindful of not double parking on both sides of the street.** Google Map: maps.app.goo.gl/ZYWtNDnMZz2rF3Mg7 Park Pointe is a 102-acre natural area located between Issaquah High School and Tiger Mountain. Previously the land was comprised of two farmsteads, and eventually was bought by a developer who intended to build an urban village in the spot. Through a series of negotiations, the City of Issaquah coordinated a transfer of development rights to preserve Park Pointe as a natural area, while encouraging development in the already growing Issaquah Highlands. The City of Issaquah had deemed to keep Park Pointe as an open space and is actively restoring 30 acres of wetlands. Over the past several years, the city and the Greenway have been removing invasive plants from the wetlands which is the home of a small tributary of Issaquah Creek, an important local salmon bearing waterway. Volunteers will aid in this restoration effort by removing invasive blackberries around native trees and shrubs planted in 2014. Urban Communities