Friday, November 16th

Individuals ages 14-26 are invited to attend the free Northwest Youth Leadership Summit Field Trips on Friday, November 16, 2018. Transportation for the field trips is not provided.

Registration for the Friday Field Trips is now closed.

Volunteer Trail Work Party hosted by the Washington Trails Association

9:00 – 2:00, 30 minute lunch break at 12:00, free!
Meet at Seattle park (exact location) TBD

Get hands-on experience working on a trail in the Seattle Area! Washington Trails Association believes everyone should have access to Washington’s trails and feel represented and included in the hiking community.

This trip is limited to 25. Dress for the weather, wear long pants, sturdy shoes (ideally hiking boots), lunch and water, appropriate layers (e.g. rain jackets).

"Building Your Communication Skills" hosted by the Seattle Parks and Recreation

9:00 - 12:00 or 1:00 - 4:00, free!
Meet at 5200 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 (West Seattle)

Engage in a half day experience on our low challenge course. In this case, low only refers to your proximity to the ground- the activities will be plenty challenging! Test your communication, leadership, and community building skills by participating in a series of physical and mental challenges.

This trip is limited to 30. Wear closed toed shoes and appropriate clothing to be outside for the whole event (long sleeves, pants, etc).  A water bottle, lunch, and snacks are recommended.

"Learning the How-To's of Trails Work" with Seattle Parks and Recreation

9:00 – 2:00, 30 minute lunch break at 12:00, free!
Meet at Seattle park (exact location TBD)

See how trails are developed and maintained by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Participants will learn about site management, restoration skills, tool safety, native plant species, invasive plant identification, and environmental stewardship, while having fun in a Seattle Area Park!

This trip is limited to 25. Dress for the weather, wear long pants, sturdy shoes (ideally hiking boots), lunch and water, appropriate layers (e.g. rain jacket, long sleeve).

Seattle's History and Cultural Vibrancy at the Wing Luke Museum

Two Tours, 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3 pm, free!
Meet at the Wing Luke Museum, 719 South King Street (between 7th and 8th Avenue South), Seattle, WA 98104

Through this guided tour and the exhibitions about the Asian Pacific American community, see how immigrants have shaped the Pacific Northwest from the early pioneer days to influencing current day issues and trends. In the late 1800s, Asian travelers came by steamship and rail to Seattle in search of opportunity and a better life. They crowded into hotels and boarding houses. They lived frugally and worked in laundries, shops, restaurants, hotels, and gambling places. Many found employment as laborers in timber, mining, railroad, and fishing industries. Some even became entrepreneurs, starting import-export businesses or establishing restaurants and cafes. 

This indoor walking tour is limited to 20.

Walking / Biking Tour – Northwest African American Museum to Wing Luke Museum

1:00-4:00 pm, bring $15 for lunch at a local restaurant
Meet at the Northwest African American Museum: 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144

Ride along the infamous “red line”, a hallmark of racial inequity and housing segregation in Seattle. This slow-paced 10 mile ride is led by partners from the National Park Service, Northwest African American Museum, and Wing Luke. They will highlight the lingering physical impacts of redlining in Seattle. 

This trip is limited to 15. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, snacks and $15 for lunch. Bicycles provided.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park Tour

Two programs: 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3 pm, free!
Meet at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 319 Second Ave S., Seattle, WA 98104

After surviving a devastating fire and an economic depression, Seattle flourished with the Klondike Gold Rush. As a key port city, merchants supplied would-be Klondike Kings and Queens on their way to Alaska. This cemented Seattle as an anchor of the Pacific Northwest. Today the park is your gateway to learn about the gold rush, explore Seattle area parks, and be involved with the local community. Join a park ranger for a program at the Visitor Center followed by a guided walk around Pioneer Square.

This trip is limited to 20. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and snacks.

Bullitt Center Green Building Tour

Two programs: 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 3 pm, free!
Meet at the Bullitt Center 1501 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98122

The Bullitt Center is the greenest commercial building in the world. Tours are led by the UW Center for Integrated Design and are led by volunteer docents from the CID, a collaborative between the University of Washington Integrated Design Lab and the Bullitt Foundation. Tours will highlight the building design strategies that help it meet the Living Building Challenge. Tours include the building’s mechanical and electrical rooms, the gray water and rainwater treatment systems, non-flush toilets and the “irresistible” stairway. 

This trip is limited to 20. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and snacks.

If you have any questions regarding field trips, please reach out to Amanda Rowland at amanda_rowland@nps.gov or (415) 859-1923.