Events

Cascade Gardener Presents: Greg Rabourn on Zoom, May 16th 2023 at 7pm 

 Search Seattle Children's Museum in house mountain for Pacific Northwest flora, fauna, and creatures of all shapes and sizes. 

 The event is an invitation to every Seattle neighbor to roll up your sleeves, come together, and give back, with volunteer opportunities in each neighborhood across the city. Joining together a diverse group of public, private, and non-profit partners and organizations, we will provide a wide array of service opportunities including cleaning and beautification, gardening and restoration, helping neighbors in need, and more. 

 Discovery Park South, May 16 8a-10a 

 Neighborhood Bird Outings are open to all with no pre-registration required. Group size will vary.  Outings occur rain or shine, though will be canceled for dangerous weather conditions.  Please leave pets at home.  Birdathon participants welcome Let your leader know at the start of the walk and they can help you try and build your species list.  Leaders: Cynthia Burrell and David Selk  Meeting Point: Discovery Park North Parking Lot.  Discovery Park is at the western end of Interbay-Magnolia.  (Note: the Visitor Center (and restrooms) and East parking lot are closed for renovation. If you enter the park off Government Way, continue on Illinois past the closed visitor center up and over the hill. The North parking lot is at the intersection of Illinois and Texas. We will gather at the far (west) end of the north parking lot, near the restrooms.  Trip Accessibility: 1 (leisurely pace), C (hiking trails with gentle rolling hills), ~2 miles walking.  Masks Optional  Our route will be a loop through forest and edge habitats including streams and wetlands, great places for spring migrants. We will be walking on trails, some paved surfaces, and some potentially muddy spots. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, and snacks and water if desired. 

  Discovery Park North Parking Lot, May 18 8a-10am

 Neighborhood Bird Outings are open to all with no pre-registration required. Group size will vary.  Outings occur rain or shine, though will be canceled for dangerous weather conditions.  Please leave pets at home.  Birdathon participants welcome Let your leader know at the start of the walk and they can help you try and build your species list.  Leaders: Cynthia Burrell and David Selk  Meeting Point: Discovery Park North Parking Lot.  Discovery Park is at the western end of Interbay-Magnolia.  (Note: the Visitor Center (and restrooms) and East parking lot are closed for renovation. If you enter the park off Government Way, continue on Illinois past the closed visitor center up and over the hill. The North parking lot is at the intersection of Illinois and Texas. We will gather at the far (west) end of the north parking lot, near the restrooms.  Trip Accessibility: 1 (leisurely pace), C (hiking trails with gentle rolling hills), ~2 miles walking.  Masks Optional  Our route will be a loop through forest and edge habitats including streams and wetlands, great places for spring migrants. We will be walking on trails, some paved surfaces, and some potentially muddy spots. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, and snacks and water if desired. 

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