What’s new with Green Seattle Partnership?
Welcome, 2026 Forest Stewards!
Group photo of Eric Sterner and all new Forest Stewards on day one of orientation at Jefferson Horticulture We at the Green Seattle Partnership are pleased to welcome a total of 27 new Forest Stewards to our 2026 cohort! 19 went through...
Collective Leadership Powers GSP Working Circles
Working Circle members assemble for a group picture outside with Lake Washington in the background. As the Green Seattle Partnership moves from the big picture strategic planning work we did together in 2025 to the next three years of deeper implementation efforts,...
GSP’s BIPOC Affinity Group: A Safe Space for BIPOC Members
Do you know the feeling of arriving at a gathering, scanning the group, and realizing you’re the only person there who looks like you? It comes with a complex and sometimes subtle set of emotions, often centered around the...
Another Successful Planting Season Wrapped
As we enter the month of May, we approach National Love a Tree Day. According to the National Day Calendar, "National Love a Tree Day on May 16th celebrates the joys of life provided by trees. Whether you love reading in the shade or taking a bite out of a fresh fruit...
Earth Day 2026: Take Action. Here Are 10 Events to Get Started
Photo credit: NASA In 1970, Earth Day was born out of the idea that human society is responsible for the ongoing destruction of wildlife and the environment, and real change has to be made to protect the earth. It was a time when Rachel Carson’s...
Great Horned Owl Rescue and Release: Our Wild Neighbors
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...
Green Seattle Partnership in 2025 – Finding Joy
2025 was a year packed with many accomplishments, struggles and joys. We are eager to begin the work of moving forward the ambitious goals laid out in our updated strategic action plan, but as we take a moment to look back, we have much to be proud of, and a lot to...
Green Seattle Partnership, 20 Years and Counting!
As we head into the winter season and another year’s end, we are reflecting on a big year for the Green Seattle Partnership. We welcomed new partners and new Forest Stewards, debuted a new video about the Partnership, observed our 20th Green Seattle Day, and had the...
Green Seattle Day 2025 Celebrates 20 Years of Green Seattle Partnership – Thank You!
On October 25th, 2025, gentle showers dripped through trees, the earthy smell of moist soil filled the air, and raincoat-clad volunteers gathered together for a day of collective action. Green Seattle Day 2025 marked a very special milestone: Green Seattle...
Green Seattle Day 2025: Best Ways to Get Involved!
Green Seattle Day 2025 is coming up fast on October 25th, 2025! Find more information, the full event list, and sign-up links on our website. Here are some tips, tricks, and FAQs to help you get involved! Tips: Sign up early! You can find all 17 Green Seattle...
Foresting Seattle: A United Effort to Reforest Seattle’s Low Canopy Neighborhoods
At the Green Seattle Partnership, we believe in building a more resilient urban forest across Seattle. That’s why we are so excited to share about our role in the Foresting Seattle Initiative, a 5-year project that aims to restore our urban forests, cultivate...
Beyond Honeybees: How to Protect our Underrated Pollinators
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,...