by Michael Yadrick | Jan 11, 2024 | At Home Resources
Back in October 2023, I became acquainted with Alex Templeton, a West Seattle resident who lives adjacent to the Duwamish Head Greenbelt. On a drive-by of the neighborhood adjacent to the greenspace, I noticed Alex growing healthy baby madrones in his front yard. I...
by Michael Yadrick | Aug 12, 2023 | At Home Resources, Restoration Resources
This restoration of the shoreline helps Seattle Parks and Recreation meet commitments to advance their vision of Healthy People, Thriving Environment, and Vibrant Community. As the stewards of open spaces, shorelines, and healthy urban forests, the Seattle Parks and...
by Michael Yadrick | Jul 31, 2023 | Science and Research
Recently, I went to see a movie with my family during a sizzling summer afternoon. The irony isn’t lost on me that the sparsely treed streets outside most movie theaters are the hottest places in town. Meanwhile we sit in a comfortable air-conditioned environment to...
by Michael Yadrick | Jul 18, 2021 | Crew Work, Partner Spotlight
GSP is fortunate to have public funding and grants to support restoration crew work citywide. The sites where crews work is not always visible or easily accessible, so this post provides some insight on where to see these talented professionals in action. Crews are...
by Michael Yadrick | Mar 4, 2020 | Restoration Resources, Science and Research
Climate Ready Urban Forests Constant natural environmental change from wind, droughts, and floods have helped build Seattle’s forested areas into the warehouse of biodiversity that we know today. In many ways they are not fragile, but on the other hand, the...
