Fishy Fables at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
Looking for a warm, indoor, family-friendly event inspired by our incredible urban waterways? Join us for Fishy Fables at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, February 22, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!
Space is limited! To join this free event, RSVP here
Dive into water-inspired activities for all ages! Our event will begin with stories led by indigenous storyteller Barbara Lawrence (she/her), a Suquamish elder and artist. Enjoy live music, stunning water-themed visuals, educational art activities, and local food. We’ll have a raffle for local goodies!
Create artwork to display at Youngstown or take it home — this event has something for everyone! In partnership with Seattle Public Utilities’ Shape Our Water program, we’ll celebrate local urban waterways and wildlife while exploring how we can shape our future together.
Read MoreWinter Wings at Camp Long
DNDA and the Seattle Parks and Recreation Environmental Education team invite you to attend our Winter Wings event!
Join us for a free family-friendly event where we will learn about Winged Beings such as birds and bats, and find some of them! We will have connections, cocoa, and crafts. Our event is happening Saturday, February 15, at Camp Long – Meeting at the Environmental Learning Center from 10 AM – 12 PM.
For questions, please contact Jules@dnda.org.
Read MorePlant Trees for MLK Day of Service — EVENT FULL
Update 1.13.2025: This event is full and cannot accept any more volunteers.
Focus your energy on service!
Monday, January 20 is MLK Day of Service, and we will be planting native trees and shrubs at at Pigeon Point Park in the Delridge neighborhood of West Seattle! You and your fellow volunteers will participate in fun, hands-on conservation work led by staff from DNDA’s Nature Team. In addition to planting native trees and shrubs, work may include removing invasive plants and mulching new plantings, depending on the restoration needs in each site.
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What to bring: Long pants, warm and dry layers, closed-toed shoes and rain gear as needed. Bring any water you might want during the volunteer event. If you have your own pair of work gloves, feel free to bring them. Signed youth waiver form, if under 18.
What we provide: Tools, gloves, light snacks, training on restoration activity and safety talk
Read MoreSpooky Scavengers at Camp Long
DNDA and the Seattle Parks and Recreation Environmental Education Team are hosting a family-friendly event featuring a scavenger hunt, learning, and fun about “spooky” things like spiders, fungi, bats, birds, bugs, and more!
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Environmental Justice End-of-Program Celebration
Join our youth interns from our 2024 Environmental Justice Summer Youth Program cohort in sharing knowledge and food! We will be hosting this event at Roxhill Park on Saturday, August 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Youth will present their environmental justice community action projects. These community action projects from our youth will discuss history of Longfellow Creek, the current challenges of environmental justice at Roxhill Park and Longfellow Creek, and ways to mitigate them. Free food, resources, and activities available!
Read MoreDestination Delridge – Casino Night
Join us for DNDA’s biggest fundraising event of the year! A night of good company, delicious food and drinks, and the chance to support DNDA. Event Details: October 5th, 2024 6pm – 9pm Location: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center 21+ Event Tickets: dnda.org/destination
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