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It’s rare to see college students willing to come back to grade school. But in this case, at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, housed in the historic former Frank B. Cooper School, it’s hard not to want to come back and be inspired by the history and atmosphere. Last week, students from the University of…
It’s time to #AwakenDelridge
Two years ago, I embraced the role of Director at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center because, for one, I saw the incredible opportunity for collaboration. Nowhere else in Seattle will you find, under one roof, affordable artist housing, nonprofit offices, an alternative high school, and rentable activity, performance, and meeting spaces for the community. Youngstown…
Living Legacy: Duwamish Tree Planting Honors Dr. King
Every year on MLK Day, Nature Consortium hosts a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to celebrate his legacy of environmental justice. As we raise awareness of the important issues facing us today, events like these engage the community in making concrete change. By restoring forest habitat in the West…
In Honor of Thelma DeWitty
As our students head back to school after the new year, Youngstown takes a moment to reflect on and celebrate the life of Thelma DeWitty, one of the first two African American teachers hired by Seattle Public Schools. Right on the heels of WWII, the struggle for equality among women and minorities were some of…
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…
#AwakenDelridge
Can you help to awaken the spirit of Delridge? After a summer of successful collaboration and partnership which led to a spectacular mural outside of Youngstown’s doors, the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association is looking to our community to help keep the momentum, energy and spirit of this summer’s Delridge Mural Project going strong. Your donation…
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…