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Community Events & Expert Talks

Join us for community gatherings, expert presentations, and conversations focused on protecting Banner Forest through science-based stewardship and shared understanding.

Past Events

  • Banner Forest WORK PARTY
    Banner Forest WORK PARTY
    Multiple Dates
    Banner Forest WORK PARTY
    Sat, Jun 13
    Banner Forest Main East Side Parking Lot
    Help maintain trails at Banner Forest. A great way to meet people and contribute to our spectacular forest! Bring work gloves, clippers, loppers, small hand saws, rakes and other trail tools.
  • Banner Forest STEWARD Meeting
    Banner Forest STEWARD Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Banner Forest STEWARD Meeting
    Tue, Jun 02
    Olalla Community Club
    Network with other Banner Forest Heritage Park Stewards; help decide trail maintenance priorities and projects; build Banner Forest community connections.
  • Forest Restoration vs. Forest Degradation: How Can Communities Tell the Difference?
    Forest Restoration vs. Forest Degradation: How Can Communities Tell the Difference?
    Forest Restoration vs. Forest Degradation: How Can Communities Tell the Difference?
    Sat, Jan 24
    South Kitsap High School
    Join internationally renowned conservation scientist Dr. Dominick A. DellaSala for an expert presentation on why Banner Forest matters, what is at stake, and how science-based stewardship can guide its protection.
  • First Community Meeting
    First Community Meeting
    First Community Meeting
    Sat, Sep 20
    Olalla Grange
    The first public meeting with the Kitsap County Commissioners marked an important step in bringing the community’s concerns about Banner Forest to the table. Residents shared their questions and perspectives regarding the county’s plans and the future management of this beloved public space.

Upcoming Events

  • Banner Forest STEWARD Meeting
    Banner Forest STEWARD Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Banner Forest STEWARD Meeting
    Jul 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Olalla Community Club, 12970 Olalla Valley Rd SE, Olalla, WA 98359, USA
    Network with other Banner Forest Heritage Park Stewards; help decide trail maintenance priorities and projects; build Banner Forest community connections.
  • Banner Forest WORK PARTY
    Banner Forest WORK PARTY
    Multiple Dates
    Banner Forest WORK PARTY
    Jul 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Banner Forest Main East Side Parking Lot, 6451 Banner Rd SE, Port Orchard, WA 98367, USA
    Help maintain trails at Banner Forest. A great way to meet people and contribute to our spectacular forest! Bring work gloves, clippers, loppers, small hand saws, rakes and other trail tools.
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