The Issaquah Alps Trails Club Celebrates Earth Day 2021

To celebrate Earth Day 2021, the Issaquah Alps Trails Club partnered with Green Issaquah and some fantastic volunteers to restore habitat at Berntsen Park in Issaquah. 

Volunteers Berntsen Park in Issaquah on Earth Day 2021.

The Green Issaquah Partnership is a collaboration between the city, local environmental nonprofits, and community groups to restore and maintain its parks, forests, and open spaces. The Issaquah Alps Trails Club is proud to work with the city on this program. 

IATC President-Elect Anne Newcomb removing invasive plants.

Volunteers removed invasive species like blackberry, holly, and ivy which threaten native plant species and sensitive habitat along Issaquah Creek. The invasive plants were composted on-site using platforms to prevent them from re-growing. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the Green Issaquah Program, visit their website. 

Meanwhile, IATC board member and trail runner Kaytlyn Gerbin picked up trash along trails in the Issaquah Alps and encouraged our members to join virtually. 

Kaytlyn Gerbin on the Issaquah Alps Trails Club Instagram supporting Earth Day.

“If you’re planning a hike, trail run, bike ride, or any other outdoor activity, join us in cleaning up our favorite trails! Grab an extra trash bag and some gloves, and tag us in a photo of your trash loot for the day for a chance to win some IATC swag.” 

Show us how you celebrated Earth Day this year on our Facebook Page. We are looking forward to continuing to re-engage with our members through events like these as we head into summer! Stay tuned for more information.