On Monday, April 20, King County Executive Dow Constantine presented the Lower Mapes Creek project with a Green Globe Award for being a leader in habitat restoration. The project was a joint effort between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities. The Lower Mapes Creek restoration project, completed in… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at noon on Saturday, May 2, as the department names the new Carkeek Park environmental learning center in honor of Nancy Malmgren, a dedicated park volunteer. The event will take place at the center at 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Nancy Malmgren first visited Carkeek… [ Keep reading ]
Send your photos to @seattleparks on Twitter for a chance to be featured on our blog! Visit our homepage and subscribe to Explore More, our twice-monthly newsletter, to learn about new things happening in our parks and community centers this month. … [ Keep reading ]
There are plenty of fish in the sea, and this May, there will be plenty of fish in Green Lake. The LoveGreenLake.com Fishing Kids event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. A net will be installed in the swim area by Green Lake’s… [ Keep reading ]
Mark your calendar for the Friends of the Conservatory Spring Plant Sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, on the lawn outside of the Volunteer Park Conservatory (1400 East Galer St.). The Spring Plant Sale features unique tropicals, orchids and rare cacti that are similar to the plants… [ Keep reading ]
When you’re sick with the flu, when your casserole is sticking to the pan, when you’re disgruntled about work, when you’re heartbroken…who do you call? (Hint: not Ghostbusters.) Mom. She always knows what to do or say to prevent a crisis, and she deserves a special day. Unfortunately, Mom is… [ Keep reading ]
Nestled in Lower Kinnear Park on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill stands one of the largest big leaf linden trees in Washington state. In the past year, the tree conserved enough energy to heat or cool a house for one week. It intercepted the equivalent of 13 people’s… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation will host a free basketball clinic with Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Jefferson Community Center. The clinic is open to all girls ages 6-12. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Bird will lead the group in technique… [ Keep reading ]
At Seattle Parks and Recreation, we work toward improving the quality of life for Seattle residents every day. Because our parks and natural areas provide tremendous educational and recreational opportunities, it is vital to maintain them; but we can’t do it without your help. Volunteers play a crucial role in… [ Keep reading ]
Join Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, the Carkeek Park Advisory Council and the Carkeek Watershed Community Action Project for Carkeek Park’s 35th Annual Earth Day event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. This inspiring day of service will include both one-time, day-of volunteer projects, such as a beach cleanup… [ Keep reading ]
