The public is invited to celebrate and remember the environmental legacy of Ruth Kees.

Although she died on May 7, 2009, at age 85, we and future generations will continue to benefit from her years of community activism and support of sustainable practices to preserve our natural resources, especially when it concerned the Lower Issaquah Valley water supply.

Ruth requested that there be no memorial service, so a group of residents have chosen to honor her with a shoreline work party along Kees Creek just off Front Street in south Issaquah.

Six years ago, a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant helped to enhance Kees Creek by replacing a culvert, clearing invasive plants, and planting native plants.

It’s time again to revisit the creek to remove those invasive plants that have moved back in. Ruth would be delighted.

1 – 4 p.m., Sunday, May 31. Southeast 98th Place on 238th Way Southeast.

Tools, gloves and refreshments will be available.

RSVP appreciated but not required to bshelton27@comcast.net.