The Green Seattle Partnership Blog
Lake Washington Boulevard Shoreline Restoration: We want to hear from you!
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...
Caring and Cooling: Seattle’s Forests in a Warming World
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...
Get Involved with Green Seattle Partnership this Summer by Applying to a Job
Get involved with Green Seattle Partnership this summer by applying to a job, internship, or youth program offered by one of our partners! Not only do these positions offer valuable experience in the field, but they also contribute towards restoring the health of our local urban forests to build a more resilient community in the face of climate change.
Partner Spotlight: Futures Rising: Restoration & Co-Creation
This month, GSP blog is highlighting the work of one of our partners, Futures Rising: Restoration & Co-Creation. Learn more about Futures Rising’s important work with the environment and BIPOC communities.
Partner Spotlight: Serve Ethiopians Washington
For this month, GSP blog is highlighting the work of one of our partners, Serve Ethiopians Washington (SEWA). Read on to learn more from their team about the crucial work SEWA does for King County’s BIPOC communities, including environmental restoration and sustainability programs.
Local High School Celebrates Centennial Through Service
O’Dea High School, an all-boys Catholic school located on First Hill in Seattle, is celebrating its centennial year by working with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Green Seattle Partnership to restore the natural areas around the sports fields at Genesee Park.
Spring is in the Air!
Temperatures have been steadily warming up, coaxing us to go out and enjoy the sun after a long winter. With the cherry blossoms and red flowering currants starting to add a pop of color to our local landscape, your impulse might be to start brushing away the dredges of winter foliage and restart anew for spring.
Time to Celebrate: International Day of Forests
When you think of forests, your mind might go to a picturesque shot of your local National Park, or a touching scene from the Planet Earth docuseries. As impactful as these images might be, how often have you stopped to consider your local forests?
2022 Year in Review
Wow, community! We had another big year in 2022. Thank you for your continued commitment to Seattle’s forests. Here’s the run down of what we accomplished together this last year.
Forest Carbon Sequestration
Did you know that the Pacific Northwest is among one of the most naturally carbon rich eco-regions in the world, and our westside forests store more carbon and sequester it at higher rates than anywhere else in the United States? As we continue to face the damaging...
Seattle Forest Week 2022 Recap!
The 2nd Annual Seattle Forest Week was filled with celebratory events all about Seattle's urban forest. Community organizations throughout the City of Seattle hosted free events for community members to get involved and connect in restoration activities that equally...
Tree Planting in the Pacific Northwest
Tree's are our natural lifeline! These breath-giving beauties work to enhance the environment, provide shelter for wildlife, increase community well-being, and hold cultural significance, all the while reducing the harmful effects of climate change. In Washington...