Nature Blog
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…
Meet Lindsay, Our Favorite Foodie
As you may know, we had been searching around for the perfect Development Coordinator to join our team. When we met Lindsay von Marbod last summer, we knew we had a winner. Lindsay is a West Seattleite with a background in art and a passion for youth development. She’s the newest member of our full-time…
Call For Artists! Feature Your Work At Art Walk
Nature Consortium is now accepting applications for the 2013 West Seattle Art Walk. Closing date for applications is Dec 17, 2012. Applicants will be notified of approval by January 3, 2013 at the latest. Details We are looking for artists that are local to Western Washington and interested in promoting their own show. Nature Consortium…
3 Tips to Help Native Plants Thrive In Your Garden
It’s planting season again, and it’s great time to start adding native plants to your garden. Plants that are native to Western Washington will survive best in our climate without watering, pesticides, or fertilizers. Plus they make the best habitat and food for our native wildlife. Here’s a list of some of our favorite native…
Art Monsters Take Over Youngstown
We invited our neighbors at ArtsCorps and The Service Board for a full-on Halloween potluck. Here’s what happened. There were witches, classy crows, crazy goats, and some things we just can’t put into words.