Youth & Families at Longfellow Creek
Youth Day Work Party
Sat Nov 8, 2025: 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
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Region
Puget Sound and Islands — Seattle-Tacoma Area
Features: Bring your family!
Crew Leader: Michaelene (Micki) Kedzierski
Overview
Youth ages 10+ and their families are invited to join WTA for a fun day together on trail. Youth participants 14-18 may attend on their own. Ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult.
**Solo adults showing up for a Youth & Families day work party (even when registered in advance) are not eligible to attend the event, and will be asked to leave by the Crew Leader.**
About the Area
Longfellow Creek in West Seattle is a 3.4-mile stream that begins at a 10,000-year-old bog and flows to the Duwamish Waterway. Once a traditional fishing spot for the Duwamish people, the creek is now home to salmon again after years of absence due to pollution. Thanks to volunteers and restoration efforts, a 4.2-mile trail was built in 2004, and native plants are making a comeback. You can spot wildlife like blue herons and coyotes while helping protect this vital urban ecosystem!
What to Expect
We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.
Project Description
There are a variety of projects to tackle here, from the classic tread, drainage, brushing, and graveling, to the more complex like wood structure repair and potentially building a small puncheon.
Hiking Information
Our hike to the project site is expected to be up to 0.5 miles round trip over flat or gently rolling terrain.
Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
- 9:05 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
- Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
- 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
- Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
- 3:00 PM: Closing circle at the trailhead
For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.
Planning Information
Get ready for a great day outside!
What it Takes to Do This Work Party
- No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
- Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 5 hours on uneven terrain
- For ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Annual Release Waiver required for all participants.
What to Wear
Required:
- Sturdy closed-toe shoes
- Work gloves
- Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
- Long pants
Recommended:
- Sturdy work or hiking boots
- Long sleeved shirt
A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.
What to Bring
- Lunch, snacks, and plenty of water
- Rain jacket and pants
- Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
- A pack to carry your personal gear
- A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!
Firearms and weapons are not allowed.
More Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do
- Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367
From the Hiking Guide
See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.
Partners
Directions
Transit
Take King County Transit Bus 120 to Delridge Way SW & SW Graham St.
Northbound stop ID 21500.
Southbound stop ID 22099.
From SB I-5
Take exit 163A to West Seattle Bridge and continue for .02 miles. Keep right, following signs for Spokane St/West Seattle Bridge/Port of Seattle for .04 miles. Continue onto West Seattle Bridge for 1.4 miles. Exit onto Delridge Way SW towards S Seattle College and continue for 1.8 miles. Louisa Boren K-8 STEM School will be on your left.
From NB I-5
Take exit 156 for WA-599 N toward Tukwila. Continue on WA-599 N for 1.6 miles. Merge onto Hwy 99 N and continue for 3.6 miles. Continue straight onto Highland Park Way SW for .08 miles. Turn right onto SW Holden St and continue for .04 miles. Turn right onto 16th Ave SW, left onto SW Austin St, and then a slight right onto Dunmar Way SW for .03 miles. Continue onto SW Orchard St and turn right onto Delridge Way SW. Follow Delridge for 0.8 miles and Louisa Boren K-8 STEM School will be on your right.
Park at Louisa Boren K-8 STEM School in the South side of the parking lot.
Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.
Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.
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