Event Details

The Annual Gathering brings together UWRP partners to celebrate progress, strengthen collaboration, and align priorities for the year ahead. This year, we invite our partners to reflect on our shared identity and how the UWRP can best support and amplify the collective work of all participating organizations.

The UWRP is not a separate entity—it’s a framework that unites our education, restoration, and community engagement efforts under one vision. Every partner’s program, event, and initiative represents the UWRP in action. Together, we’ll explore how to continue advancing the Play, Learn, Serve, Work model across our region.

Objectives:

• Celebrate partner accomplishments and shared progress.

• Revisit and refine collective goals and priorities.

• Explore opportunities for joint projects and funding.

• Strengthen relationships and cross-partner collaboration.

• Develop actionable next steps to deepen community engagement and conservation impact.

Gathering Agenda

8:30 – 9:00 AM | Networking & Check-In
Start the day with informal interactions and refreshments

9:00 – 10:00 AM | Welcome & Framing the Day
Revisit the purpose of the UWRP and explore what it means to “reimagine” the partnership moving forward.

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions
Each 30-minute session includes small-group discussion and share-outs: Volunteer & Engagement Strategies, Collaborative Funding & Staffing, Messaging & Shared Visibility, Open Ideas & Brainstorming

12:00 – 1:30 PM | Lunch & Kokanee Site Visit
Sandwiches and other lunch items will be provided. Attendees can visit Lewis Creek to see Lake Sammamish Kokanee Salmon or stay at the State Park for networking.

1:30 – 2:30 PM | Open Collaboration Roundtable Discussion
“Where can the UWRP add the most value in 2026?” Building on the morning’s discussions, partners will come together to identify shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration in the coming year.

2:30 – 3:00 PM | Goal Setting & Wrap-Up

3:00 – 4:00 PM | Reception & Partner Share-Out
Opportunity for partners to share reflections, upcoming projects, and collaboration.

Suggested Attendance

We recommend that those involved in outreach & education programming, project development, community science, and volunteer coordination join us for this strategic gathering. Please share this information with the appropriate staff, board members, or volunteers, or send their contact information to Alix.

Driving & Parking Directions:

Navigate with Google: https://maps.app.goo.gl/swHcp2Frg27h5Zwf6

From I-90: Take exit 15 toward 17th Ave NW. Turn north onto 17th Ave NW (follow signs for Lake Sammamish State Park). Turn left onto NW Sammamish Rd. Turn right into the park entrance (look for the sign). Follow the park road and take the second right into the parking lot for the Meadow Shelter.

From E Lake Sammamish Parkway: Turn west onto SE 56th Street. Take the slight right onto NW Sammamish Rd. Turn right into the park entrance (look for the sign). Follow the park road and take the second right into the parking lot for the Meadow Shelter.

A Discover Pass is required to for parking. If you do not have one, we will have some passes available for you.

Questions? Please contact Alix at alix.lee-tigner@tu.org