Nature Blog
On MLK Day, Volunteer for Environmental Justice
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Nature Consortium will host a Weekend of Service with two opportunities to volunteer in Seattle’s largest remaining forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt. The events commemorate Dr. King’s life and legacy as the father of environmental justice. On Saturday, January 19 and Monday, January 21, volunteers can spend…
The End of the World is Just the Beginning
I know of a few people who are probably staked out in bunkers right now surrounded by cans of food in preparation for the end of the world. What started out as a joke in the 1960s book The Maya has turned into a doomsday hoax of cosmic proportions. Scientists have repeated debunked myths about today’s supposed…
This Weekend: DIY Art Shows for All Ages
Shop Local Punk Rock Flea MarketSaturday, December 8Noon-8pm At this twice yearly event in Belltown, you’ll find handmade, DIY, and found vintage treasures. There’s sure to be plenty of men’s and women’s vintage clothes and accessories, plus handmade jewelry and art. Bring your own bag for shopping and a dollar for admission. While you’re in…
Reteaching Thanksgiving
How can we teach and celebrate Thanksgiving in a multicultural society? For many people in the U.S., Thanksgiving is a time to visit family, eat large amounts of food, and reflect on things we are thankful for in our lives. Many others are celebrating their first Thanksgivings as youth or recent immigrants to the country. What…
Rainy Storms Pump Sewage Into Puget Sound
It’s raining in Seattle. (Surprise!) In fact, it’s pouring. Forecasters are predicting up to 2 inches of rain today, and it won’t be stopping anytime soon. So where does all that water go? Big storms like these increase the chances of sewage overflowing into Puget Sound, thanks to Seattle’s combined sewer system. According to Seattle Public Utilities,…
We Put the "Party" in "Work Party"
Nature Consortium will once again celebrate Dow Constantine’s birthday by restoring his favorite park. Join us on Thursday, November 15, 10am-2pm at College Street Ravine in West Seattle for a Nature Consortium-style birthday party complete with live music by Dan Pearson. Dow Constantine is a West Seattle local who got involved in politics through his…