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Land preservation, sustainability education, and community empowerment.

Heron’s Nest is open to the public during scheduled events and by reservation. We host group tours, special events, and weekly volunteer days. Check out our Events page to plan your visit.

Set on over three acres above the Duwamish River, the site offers a rare sense of nature and solitude within the city of Seattle. Heron’s Nest provides fresh food, flowers, and hands-on education focused on sustainability and community care.

Our address is 4818 15th Ave Way SW, Seattle. The road you will turn onto is marked Puget Way SW, located just south of the Duwamish Longhouse off of West Marginal Way. Please drive slowly up the forest road — our entrance is on the right-hand side through a gate.

Ways to Visit

  • Events

    Join us for art making, workshops, musical performances, and seasonal celebrations.

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  • Volunteer

    We welcome help with forest restoration, community gardening, skill sharing and other site projects.

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  • Group Visits

    We offer tours and site restoration opportunities for schools, organizations, and other groups up to 20 people.

    Schedule a Visit

Facilities

  • Greenhouse

    Our 65-foot greenhouse is used for classes, workshops, and events, and is accompanied by a chicken coop with eight hens and an edible garden.

  • Cedar Roundhouse Classroom

    The outdoor classroom serves as a learning space in a natural environment and is used for small gatherings, workshops, and meetings.

  • Bathroom and Hygiene

    One ADA-compliant outhouse is located near the entrance with a foot pump-operated handwashing station. Other handwashing stations are available around the site. Our outdoor heated showers provide a comfortable and private space to wash off.

SITE RULES

Safety, respect, and inclusivity

  • This is a safe learning space - be kind and inclusive to ALL beings (including plants and animals).

  • We have zero tolerance for physical or verbal mistreatment.

  • Walk softly on the land, it needs to heal

  • Kids should be supervised at all times.

  • Dogs must be leashed. Please pick up after them.

  • No weapons.

  • Take what you need. Give what you can.

  • All visitors must sign the liability waiver.

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