Nature Blog
Volunteers Wanted to Plant Trees in West Seattle
Did you know that Seattle’s largest remaining forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt, happens to be next to one of the most polluted rivers in the country? Extending over 500 acres in West Seattle, the greenbelt plays a critical role in filtering the air and water pollution in the Duwamish River created by urban runoff and…
More edible nature in Seattle: Thimbleberry edition
Note: We recently re-posted a blog item from 2011 about the native and edible salmonberry. The popularity of that post gave us the idea to do similar profiles for many of the common native plants, edible or not, that we use in our restoration program. Today is Part 2 of that effort, profiling thimbleberry. The headlines…
Edible nature in Seattle’s forests: Salmonberries are here!
Note: Even after seven years, one of the most popular blog posts we’ve ever written continues to be this one about the native (and delicious) salmonberry. It’s nearly salmonberry season again so we’re reposting it today. Get out there and enjoy these native treats! -The Restoration Team The salmonberries in the greenbelt are nearly ripe…
Now Hiring: Environmental Engagement Coordinator
We are excited to announce that we’re expanding the staff of our Restoration Program to include an Environmental Engagement Coordinator. This full-time position includes performing volunteer outreach, recruitment and coordination as well as conducting volunteer-based forest restoration work parties (this work may include invasive plant removal and installing native plants on project sites). Additionally, the position will…
Looking Back on Fusion Spring Nature Camp 2018
By Sarah Haghi, EcoArts Program Intern Screaming and laughing as loud as they could, the children from DNDA and SHA’s High Point subsidized public housing spent a week running through Camp Long, exploring Seattle’s only urban campground. The kids that participated in DNDA’s Fusion Spring Nature Camp spent the whole week outdoors. This Fusion Spring Nature Camp aims to…
Now Seeking Restoration Crew Leads
DNDA’s Nature Consortium program is now taking applications to join our team of Urban Forest Restoration Crew Leads. This is a volunteer position that involves managing and leading teams of volunteers during regularly scheduled work parties. The crew lead(s) will get experience working in an urban forest restoration program and leading volunteers of all ages. The position works on…