Green Cities

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Forterra’s Green Cities Program implements public-private partnerships to restore and maintain urban forests, natural areas, and greenspaces. Explore our work below and learn how to get involved in your community.

About Green Cities

Learn about our program and how we are partnering with communities.

Green Cities Research

Forterra’s Green Cities Program participates in and conducts collaborative research to aid the care and understanding of our region’s urban forests and green spaces.

Green Seattle Partnership

Click here to volunteer and learn about the first Green City Partnership.

Green Tacoma Partnership

Click here to learn about how to get involved in Tacoma's efforts to restore and maintain habitat areas.

Green Kirkland Partnership

Live in Kirkland? Click here to volunteer and learn about the Green Kirkland Partnership.

Green Redmond Partnership

Think Redmond’s parks are beautiful? Click here to volunteer and learn about the Green Redmond Partnership!

Green Kent Partnership

Do you live or work in Kent? Click here to volunteer with the Green Kent Partnership.

Green Everett Partnership

The Green Everett Partnership is the sixth and newest Green City and the first in Snohomish County!

Become the Next Green City

The Green Cities Network is growing. Find out how your community can join.

Green Cities Toolbox

Click here to expand your knowledge!

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Coalition of volunteers cleaning up the Duwamish River

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Meeting the Duwamish River’s Neighbors

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