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 […]
DNDA’s Earth Day Month Recap!
April was Earth Month and we were thrilled to host about 70 volunteers at Pigeon Point Park for our annual Duwamish Alive Earth Day celebration! This event focused on continuing the ongoing restoration of the forest at the park, and featured eco-art activities and performances from local musicians Benson Smith and KoWallace. DNDA […]
Diving into community at Fishy Fables: Event Recap
On Saturday, February 22, the Delridge community gathered at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center to celebrate our urban waterways, and the people and wildlife who call our neighborhood home. In partnership with Seattle Public Utilities, we dove into water-inspired activities and filled Youngstown with music, creativity, fun, and learning. Our event began with […]
The Wonders of Winter Wings
On Saturday February 15, DNDA and the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) team at Camp Long hosted our second collaborative community event for youth and families — Winter Wings! Winter Wings was a part of celebrating the weekend of the Backyard Bird Count and to provide community fun and engaging opportunities to get folks out […]
DNDA Makes an Accessible Garden Bed!
In spring 2024, DNDA started the process of helping the Delridge P-Patch become more accessible. This dream was started by some members of Delridge P-Patch and Jules Hepp, DNDA’s environmental education coordinator. Jules and the gardeners knew that accessible garden beds were necessary for many people in our community. Although there are some higher beds […]
A Spooky Success!
In our Delridge community rests a Park of 68 acres filled with trails, rock climbing structures, and high ropes courses. This space also hosts magical and important connections to salamanders, owls, bats, and fungi. What is this amazing space, you may ask? It’s Camp Long! Here at DNDA, we have worked within and partnered closely […]
DNDA and Greenbelt History at Log House Museum
West Seattle’s historic Log House Museum recently launched a new exhibit that focuses on the West Duwamish Greenbelt and includes a healthy dose of DNDA history. The West Duwamish Greenbelt, Seattle’s largest contiguous forest, covers over 500 acres and spans more than four miles along the Duwamish peninsula. Its ridges, creeks, and river formed over […]
