The Green Seattle Partnership Blog
Request for Proposals – Volunteer Coordination
Seattle Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals for 2019 Volunteer Coordination with the Green Seattle Partnership. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, volunteer recruitment and event coordination, tracking and...
See the Forest for the Teas
Thirsty? Then try out some teas made from plants native to our local forests! You can make a native plant tea out of Douglas or Grand fir, Stinging nettle (yeah you read that right), and Nootka rose; and the process of making them is fairly easy! While Douglas and...
Western redcedar die-off in Seattle Parks
In the last two-years, Seattle Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry staff have received increasing reports of dead Thuja plicata, Western redcedars, in Seattle Parks. Our arborists have also been observing more Western redcedar deaths in the last several years. I have...
Because, Madrone
History of Seattle's Madrones In the late 1800s, explorers mistakenly named Seattle's Magnolia area after seeing an abundance of broadleaf evergreen trees common to the Salish Sea and Puget Trough – Arbutus menziesii or Pacific madrone. Nurtured by nature, we do have...
Five New Teams – All Master Native Plant Stewards
In May 2018, 21 of our neighbors completed 100 hours of training to earn their Master Native Plant Steward status. Centered around Camp Long and Seward Park, the newest stewards to join the Green Seattle Partnership gained knowledge of native plant types and...
Forest Steward Spotlight – Peter Wentz
How long have you been involved with Green Seattle and why did you chose the park where you work? Since July 28, 2016. I chose Me-Kwa-Mooks because of the timing of the work parties. What keeps you volunteering with the Green Seattle Partnership? The support I get...
Millionth Hour Milestone
This is an exciting time for the Green Seattle Partnership. This month marks a major milestone: ONE MILLION VOLUNTEER HOURS! That is 6 zeros! Which equates to $24,501,670 of volunteer leverage! The Timeline As we head toward this achievement, we consider the timeline...
The Native Pollinator Habitat Restoration Guide
Some of the smallest visitors to Seattle's forested parklands are also some of the most vital. I am referring not to toddlers but to pollinators - those birds and insects that make plant reproduction possible. In an effort to better welcome these creatures into our...
Forest Steward Spotlight – Joe Neumann
How long have you been involved with Green Seattle and why did you chose the park where you work? I have worked with Green Seattle since 2009 and began working in Westcrest in 2014 when I moved to the area. Westcrest was the closest park to me. What keeps you...
Summer Job Opportunities – Restore the Earth and Build Your Resume
Are you looking for something to do this summer? How about a job or internship that provides valuable career experience and a chance to steward the beautiful Pacific Northwest? Look no further. We at Green Seattle Partnership have compiled a list of great...
Metals in our Moss? Ecological study gives insights into urban pollution
In January 2018, Green Seattle Partnership and Seattle Parks and Recreation partnered with research scientist Amanda Bidwell to conduct a study examining the effects of urban pollution on Seattle’s forests. The objective for this study was to identify ‘hotspots’ of...
Celebrate Earth Day with GSP!
Every April since 1970, people around the globe have gathered to stand up for the environment. From clean water to climate change to environmental justice, pro-Earth causes get the attention they so dearly deserve. Green Seattle Partnership's restoration work is...