Delridge Native Forest Garden Project
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We’re restoring four acres of forest in Delridge, West Seattle, with support from regional Tribes and community groups. A new footpath will make it easy to visit. Join us to learn about native plants and help care for this green space. For translations about the forest garden restoration, please call (206) 400-7515 and tell us your preferred language in English.
Estamos restaurando cuatro acres (1.6 hectáreas) de bosque en Delridge, West Seattle, con el apoyo de Tribus regionales y grupos comunitarios. Un nuevo sendero peatonal facilitará que lo visites. Únete para aprender sobre plantas nativas y ayudar a cuidar este espacio verde. Para recibir información traducida sobre la restauración del bosque, llama al (206) 450-7747 y dinos tu idioma preferido en inglés. Ofrecemos servicios de traducción e interpretación de forma gratuita.
Chúng tôi đang phục hồi bốn mẫu rừng tại Delridge, West Seattle, với sự hỗ trợ từ các bộ lạc trong khu vực và các nhóm cộng đồng. Một con đường mòn mới sẽ giúp việc tham quan khu vực này trở nên dễ dàng hơn. Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi để tìm hiểu về các loài thực vật bản địa và chung tay chăm sóc không gian xanh này. Để nhận thông tin đã được phiên dịch về dự án phục hồi khu vườn rừng, vui lòng gọi số (206) 400-7515 và cho chúng tôi biết ngôn ngữ quý vị muốn sử dụng bằng tiếng Anh.
Ibinabalik namin ang apat na ektarya ng kagubatan sa Delridge, West Seattle, na may suporta mula sa rehiyonal na mga Tribo at mga grupo ng komunidad. Ang isang bagong malalakaran ay magpapadali para mabisita. Samahan kami upang malaman ang tungkol sa mga katutubong halaman at tumulong sa pag-aalaga sa berdeng espasyong ito. Para sa mga pagsasalin tungkol sa pagpapabalik ng harding kagubatan mangyaring tumawag sa (206) 400-7515 at sabihin sa amin sa wikang Ingles ang inyong natatanging wika.
Updated: July 22, 2025
What's happening now?
Crews have finished site survey and tree inventory in the project area. We're now ready to start removing English Ivy, weeds, and debris from the site.
We're excited to bring this project to life and hope you'll join us in making Delridge greener and more connected to green spaces!
If you have any questions, please contact us at DOT_LA@seattle.gov.
About the Project
The Delridge Native Forest Garden Project will restore four acres of forest in West Seattle's Delridge neighborhood. We are partnering with regional Tribes and community groups. Together, we're creating a native forest garden that provides easier access to green spaces, improves the tree canopy, and supports Longfellow Creek’s health.
We'll remove unwanted plants like English Ivy and Himalayan Blackberry. In their place, we'll plant trees and plants important to native people, such as Western Redcedar (X̌payʔac) and Beaked Hazelnut (q’ap’ux̌ʷac). A new foot path will make it easier for everyone to enjoy the forest garden.
We're working with regional Tribes and local communities to coordinate the planting. You'll have the chance to learn about native plants and volunteer to help take care of the forest garden.
Photo caption: The photo above shows the current state of the project area with English Ivy growing on trees and native plants in the understory.
This project also serves as a pilot to demonstrate how we can restore natural areas in Seattle in collaboration with regional Tribes using traditional stewardship practices.
Map of Project Area
The project is located on forested land east of Delridge Way SW, between SW Orchard St and SW Holden St in West Seattle.
Project Design
Our design approach prioritizes both ecological resilience and cultural connections, creating a restorative space for people and nature. The design for the Delridge Native Forest Garden includes:
- Native Planting: We’ll remove unwanted species and plant culturally significant native conifers and plants, such as Western Redcedar and Beaked Hazelnut.
- Path and Signage: A new path will connect sidewalks on Delridge Way SW to an existing staircase and crosswalk on SW Orchard St. We'll also install signs in the forest garden to share information about the cultural and ecological importance of the plants.
- Community Engagement: You’ll have opportunities to help plant and maintain the forest garden. If you’d like to learn more, send us an email at DOT_LA@seattle.gov.
Photo caption: The photo above shows Native Trillium blooming in a part of the forest within the project area, where English Ivy was removed.
Why Is This Project Important?
This project brings many benefits to the community and environment:
- Access to Nature: Improves access to the forest garden for community members, providing a green space for relaxation and learning.
- Ecological Health: Helps the Longfellow Creek watershed, benefiting local wildlife and plant biodiversity.
- Cultural Engagement: Explains the importance of native plants to indigenous people as told through stories and songs.
- Educational Opportunities: Provides opportunities to learn how to say the names of native plants in Lushootseed (language spoken by native Coast Salish peoples), and how to care for plants in the forest garden.
Project Schedule
The Delridge Native Forest Garden project will last 3.5-years, approximately. Key milestones include:
- Community Input and Outreach: Starts Fall 2025 and continues through March 2028
- Site Survey and Tree Inventory: Completed in March 2024
- Ivy Removal and Work Path: Summer 2025
- Native Plant Installation Begins: Fall 2025
Project Materials
- Fact sheet (2025)