Nature Blog
My Special Family Tradition
Nature Consortium’s Arts in Nature Festival was my first experience with the organization. On a summer’s day in 1998, my pre-adolescent sons and I happened upon this colorful, eclectic event taking place at Lincoln Park. We joined in the fun surrounded by music and laughter, and then, in the afternoon, a sudden HUGE downpour of…
Sharing A Little Love With Friends
A special message from Nature Consortium volunteer Allison Vasallo Growing up near redwood forests in California, I discovered my love for cool and shady forested hikes. As a transplant into the Pacific Northwest, what drives me now is the understanding of the important role salmon play in our ecosystem from the coast to all the…
What I Learned by Teaching
A special message from Nature Consortium teaching artist Tara Migliore I came to Nature Consortium as a volunteer because their mission and programs resonated deeply with me. I believe that by using art and nature to bring people together, I can make a difference in my community. Now, as a Nature Consortium team member and…
Announcing Our New Executive Director
The past year has been a year of transition for Nature Consortium. It was a year ago that I initially took leave of my position as Executive Director. I enjoyed a wonderful break and had time for more family-based and self-reflective activities. The staff continued carrying forward the mission while encountering a few bumps…
Volunteers Wanted for Planting Season Kickoff in Local Forest
SEATTLE – On October 18, hundreds of volunteers will come together in a day of environmental cleanup called Duwamish Alive. Volunteer events will take place at 11 sites along the Duwamish River to help repair the damaged watershed ecosystem. Duwamish Alive is a bi-annual event organized by the Duwamish Alive Coalition, a group of community,…
Leading The Way With Talented Teachers
To kick off the new school year, Nature Consortium selected 11 talented local artists to be part of our 2014/15 Teaching Artist Roster. In early September, thanks to a generous grant from The Boeing Company, we gathered these artists together for an inaugural Teaching Artist Training and roundtable discussion led by Carol Williams, our Arts…