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Carla Moreno Joins Nature Consortium
[Guest post by Carla, the newest member of the Nature Consortium family.] Hi everyone, my name is Carla Moreno and I’m the new Arts Education Director here at Nature Consortium. I graduated with a Master’s in Music Education from the University of North Texas and taught in the public school systems for 13 years. I…
Volunteer During Earth Month
Restore habitat during Earth Month 2013 Earth Month is coming! Spend this April restoring vital habitat in Seattle’s biggest forest. Volunteer to get rid of invasive plants, fight pollution, and meet new friends. With volunteer events three days a week, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. Plus special perks! [button link=”http://www.naturec.org/volunteer/” color=”#0d89e0″ size=”4″ style=”1″ dark=”0″ radius=”0″…
The Service Board hits the slopes…
Ever thought your teen spending long hours snowboarding was teaching her important life lessons? Well The Service Board (TSB) accomplishes just that… Longtime tenants of Youngstown, they are dedicated to using the challenges of snowboarding to empower and mentor youth to overcome obstacles and build community. One student at a time, TSB works tirelessly to…
STEM Schools: Where's the Art? One Student Speaks Out
STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, is greatly considered the way of the future as both government and industry turn to these fields to help tackle problems like climate change, urban density, and health care. STEM schools like Cleveland High School on Seattle’s Beacon Hill are designed to prepare students for these…
To Make the Dream a Reality, Act Now
When NatureC staff came back to the office after our MLK Weekend of Service, we were beaming with happiness. We spent Saturday and Monday in the greenbelt removing invasive plants, installing native trees and shrubs, and mulching with nearly 200 volunteers in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. View Photos Thanks From Our Volunteers “I’m…
Free Art Classes at Your Local Seattle Public Library
We are excited to announce our latest partnership with Seattle Public Libraries offering free art classes for kids and families. Now until May, Nature Consortium will be at a different library branch every Sunday from 2-3:30pm with a nature-themed art project. Check out the full schedule below. Date Location Activity Jan. 6 Columbia Nature flags…
Nature Consortium celebrates 15 years with Deep Roots benefit bash
Fifteen years ago, Nancy Whitlock threw a block party on her West Seattle street to help bring her community together. Today, that effort has grown into a thriving nonprofit called Nature Consortium, connecting people, arts, and nature in Seattle and King County. To celebrate their 15th anniversary, Nature Consortium will host Deep Roots, a benefit…
Resolutions for Sustainability
2013 is officially here, and it could shape up to be a big year for sustainability. Here are a few things we hope to see in the environmental movement this year. Energy 2013 could be the year of renewable energy. The new fiscal cliff deal temporarily extends tax credits that expired on January 1 for wind production…
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…