by Keith Sibal | Mar 3, 2026 | Partner Spotlight, Science and Research
Have you ever spotted a great horned owl? Last December, a young parkgoer was fortunate enough to find one – in an unfortunate situation. Near the Jefferson Horticulture Facility in Beacon Hill’s Jefferson Park, the majestic bird was stuck hanging from a tree by an...
by Green Seattle | Aug 7, 2025 | At Home Resources, Restoration Resources, Science and Research
Where are the bees? We may associate bees with the classic honeybee-style hive, but our native bee species are actually more likely to be nesting below your feet! Bumble bees and solitary bees are ground nesters requiring exposed soil for their homes. Bridget Kelsh,...
by Barbara Mendez | Dec 3, 2024 | Event Spotlight, Program Updates, Science and Research
Thank you to everyone who participated in Seattle Forest Week this year, from our partners who organized and hosted events to community members who showed up rain or shine! With the theme ‘Nurturing Forests and Futures: Youth Engagement in Seattle’s Urban Forest’,...
by Lisa Ciecko | Nov 1, 2024 | Event Spotlight, Program Updates, Science and Research
Happy Seattle Forest Week to everyone! With leaves falling, mushrooms popping, and salmon coming home, we have returned again to our season of planting and celebration in Seattle’s forests! This year, Seattle Forest Week has included an extra special opportunity to...
by Barbara Mendez | Sep 4, 2024 | Crew Work, Restoration Resources, Science and Research
Green Seattle Partnership has supported the cutting of 49,432 survival rings across the city. We would like to give a huge thank you to all our forest stewards and restoration crews who have dedicated their time to preserving Seattle’s historic forests! Crews...
by Green Seattle | May 29, 2024 | Guest Posts, Program Updates, Restoration Resources, Science and Research
Making Progress in Seattle’s Urban Forest I recently returned to one of the sites at Schmitz Preserve Park where I led habitat restoration over a decade ago, and I’ll be honest, the site is a total mess. It seemed so simple in the beginning. Remove the weeds and plant...
