SJC is proud to be collaborating for another year with Green Seattle Partnership (GSP), the local chapter of Forterra, for our annual Tu Bishvat standing seder, tree-planting ceremony and invasive species removal environmental action event.

This year, the event will take place at the Kingfisher Natural Area on Thornton Creek in North Seattle. Our meetup location will be the southeast corner of the park, at the walking bridge park entrance on NE 100th St, just west of Lake City Way NE.

FAQ: What distinguishes a traditional Tu Bishvat ceremony from a secular humanist one?

Here is our itinerary:

• 10am: Check-in and safety overview
• 10:30am: Standing seder with fruit, nuts and juice
• 11am: Ceremonial tree-planting
• 11:30am: Invasive species removal and planting of new trees and other assorted greenery*
• 1:45pm: Cleanup

* Attendees are welcome to attend for the service only. No one will be required to stay and/or participate in the environmental action portion of the event.

Registration is required!

To learn more and register, click here.

Accessibility information:

• Bear in mind that this event takes place outside in Seattle in early February...it will be chilly, and may potentially be wet from recent or current rain, making the ground unstable and squishy. Dress accordingly!
• As this event takes place on an undeveloped natural area, although the ground is flat in the area we'll be working, there are no paved paths or places to sit on site.
• There are no bathrooms on site, but there is a gender neutral portable toilet station within walking distance, and one of SJC's Board members (who lives just a few streets away from the site) has graciously offered to escort people to/from their home to use the restroom as needed during the event.
• Gardening tools and gloves will be provided, but the gloves will not be heavy-duty. If you are concerned about thorns or have any plant sensitivities/allergies, you may need to bring your own gloves to use.
• Natural area is dog-friendly.
• Limited free street parking is available along NE 100th St, as well as streets to the north and south along the trail. As always, carpooling is encouraged!**
• Meetup location is serviced by local Metro line 372.**

** As registration for this event is being managed by our host, GSP, we will not find out who needs rides through our registration form; please contact us if you will need a ride to/from this event.