Cedar & Rose, a riparian forest habitat area, represents the temperate mixed forests prominent in the Puget Lowland.  These are characterized by moist soils, an intermediate shrub layer, and a light canopy.

Featuring species of native rose (Rosa nutkana, R. gymnocarpa, and R. pisocarpa), the site slopes toward a seasonal creek where moisture-loving species such as skunk cabbage/swamp lantern (Lysichiton americanus), devil’s club (Oplopanax horridus), and jewelweed (Impatiens noli-tangere) reside, as well as Pacific willow (Salix lucida)and western coltsfoot (Petasites palmatus var. frigidus). At the center of the site stands a western redcedar (Thuja plicata), known as x̓pƏyacᵂ in Lushootseed and asQWi’Qwi’li in Twana. Called the “Tree of Life,” western redcedar has, like a mother, provided everything from shelter to transportation as well as spiritual support to the First Peoples of the Pacific Northwest.