A Summer of Environmental Justice
As the summer wraps up, we are reflecting on another successful season of DNDA’s Environmental Justice Youth Internship! Each year, DNDA hosts a 5-week long paid internship during the summer for highschoolers ages 14-18 primarily living in Delridge and High Point. Throughout this program, our interns explore green spaces within and beyond Delridge through the […]
You’re Invited to Wine in the Woods!
Dear DNDA friends and community, Thirty years. Our pearl anniversary. For three decades, Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association has been rooted here in Delridge and in the greater West Seattle, and in the belief that strong communities are built when people have the opportunity to shape the places they call home. Over those 30 years, DNDA […]
Celebrating Spring 2026 Branch Out
This spring, DNDA celebrated the conclusion of our second Branch Out cohort! From February to May, our seven high school interns explored outdoor recreation, learned how to care for public greenspaces, and built leadership skills and confidence as they stepped outside of their comfort zones nearly every week. Branch Out is a 4-month internship for high […]
Results from Year 1 of Longfellow Creek Water Quality Monitoring
We are excited to publish the first annual data report for our Longfellow Creek Community Water Quality Monitoring Program! Powered by a group of dedicated volunteers, the first year of monitoring generated over 300 tests and 125 bacteria samples. DNDA has done forest restoration work in the Longfellow Creek watershed for nearly a decade, and many of […]
Salmon in the Schools Released!
We are excited to announce the completion of four successful salmon release field trips into Longfellow Creek at Dragonfly Pavilion as part of the Salmon in the Schools program. Students who had spent months raising young salmon in their classrooms had the chance to release them and bring their learning full circle. This is DNDA’s […]
Meet Your Interim Executive Director: Shannon Woodard
Shannon Woodard (she/her) is serving as DNDA’s Interim Executive Director and has been part of the DNDA community for over a decade, including several years as Board President. In this role, she is helping guide the organization through a period of transition with a focus on strengthening operations, stabilizing finances, and deepening connection across staff, […]
Community Survey to Shape the Future of West Duwamish Greenbelt
Our friends at the Ridge to River Coalition (R2R) recently released the results of a community survey aimed at shaping the future of the West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle’s largest remaining forest. A total of 589 people responded, offering a strong show of community interest and engagement. The results are now available on the R2R website […]
Roxhill Bog Ribbon Cutting Celebration!
We’re excited to report that ribbon has been cut on the long-running Roxhill Bog restoration project, construction is complete and water is once again being retained by this special peat wetland! On February 19th, DNDA co-hosted the Roxhill Bog Celebration, marking a major milestone in the restoration of Roxhill Bog. The event featured remarks […]
Looking Back on Our Environmental Justice Program
Each year, Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association (DNDA) facilitates summer programs with youth – one of which is our well-loved Environmental Justice Program! DNDA’s Environmental Justice (EJ) program has been running since 2019, with each iteration of the program based around getting local teenagers outside, predominately teens who live in the neighborhoods of High Point […]
Summer Volunteering is in Full Swing!
We’ve been enjoying this beautiful summer weather, as have the plants at our restoration sites! Summer is typically our slowest season for volunteering and also the prime growing season for native and invasive plants alike. We continue to host our regular events on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer. These are great ways for […]
