by Madeline Cooper | Jan 10, 2020 | At Home Resources, Science and Research
Note: this blog post is not meant as a guide to identifying and collecting edible mushrooms. If you are interested in learning more about edible mushrooms please check out the Puget Sound Mycological Society (http://www.psms.org/index.php) As we transition from rainy...
by Michael Yadrick | Jul 27, 2019 | Science and Research
Things are Heating up in Seattle We have been experiencing more extreme heat events in the Pacific Northwest, and heat waves are expected to become more frequent with climate change. In an analysis of summer temperatures in 60 of the largest U.S. cities, a report from...
by Maya Klem | Jun 10, 2019 | Find Your Forest, Science and Research
What is community science? Community science is a way for volunteers to participate in the collection of scientific data. The data collected are often used for large-scale projects, where it would be impossible for professional scientists to collect all the necessary...
by Sharon Leishman & Whitney Neugebauer | Jun 6, 2019 | Guest Posts, Science and Research
Everything is connected from the tree tops to the whales’ flukes. How is your work as a volunteer supporting the health of our local Southern Resident orcas? This is a question we should be considering, especially during June, which is Orca Action Month. Recent media...
by Michael Yadrick | Oct 29, 2018 | Science and Research
See a notable Pacific madrone while cruising through your neighborhood? Know about a cool tree in your favorite park? Maybe you can be our “eyes-in-the-field” as you sit in the backyard shade of your Arbutus menziesii. Now anyone can “tag”...
by Patricia Bakker | Aug 29, 2018 | Science and Research, Volunteer Spotlight
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...