Nature Blog
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.
Toddler Tree Planting Dates Announced
It’s that time again! We had so much fun planting trees with toddlers last year that we’re announcing three new dates for this season. Bring your little ones out to the woods for an outdoor adventure with Nature Consortium. In addition to tree planting, we’ll also go on a nature hike and explore local plants.…
On Green Seattle Day, Tackle Threats to Seattle's Forests
Last weekend, over 100 volunteers joined Nature Consortium to plant the first trees and shrubs of the season. If you missed the opportunity, there is another one around the corner. On November 3, volunteers will gather at 17 parks around Seattle for a day of service called Green Seattle Day. The annual event is a…
Volunteers Wanted to Plant Trees in West Seattle
It’s no small matter that Seattle’s largest forest, the West Duwamish Greenbelt, happens to be next to the city’s only river and 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…
Max Baker's New Adventure
Max Baker, an Americorps volunteer, is Nature Consortium’s new Restoration Technician. Every year, we choose an Americorps volunteer to serve with us on our Restoration Team to get hands-on training in restoration and leadership. I first fell in love with Seattle when I was 11 years old on vacation with my family at the Space…