Seattle’s Forest:
The West Duwamish Greenbelt

The city’s largest contiguous forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt, covers more than 500 acres and spans more than four miles along the Duwamish Peninsula. Its ridges, river, and creeks formed over thousands of years and sustain a diverse habitat for wildlife. Coast Salish people have lived among and harvested from its forests and waterways for tens of thousands of years.

Beginning in the 1850s, as the city evolved from industry, so too did this forest. Despite intense urbanization, many have fought for its preservation.

Explore the history and future of the West Duwamish Greenbelt in this collaborative exhibit.

Join the SWSHS and the West Duwamish Greenbelt Trails Group for our Opening Reception on Thursday, September 19 from 6-8 pm at the Log House Museum!

Register Here