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Youth of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow
This week I got the chance to visit the greenbelt and hang out with the teens in our summer Restoration BootCamp. We offered BootCamp this year in partnership with Camp Long and Cleveland High School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program, which offers classes that help students prepare for the high-tech careers that will help shape our…
Clips of Faith: Photo Recap
We had a blast at Clips of Faith last weekend. Thanks so much to everyone who came and helped make the event possible. We raised about $8,000! Here’s a recap through photos: Instagram Photo Contest This was our first time doing a photo contest, and we can tell you guys had a lot of fun. The…
My Summer as a NatureC Intern
Guest post: Diana, 16, has been spending her summer interning with our youth art program at Rainier Vista through the Teens in Public Service (TIPS) program. Every summer, TIPS offers teens paid internships with nonprofits across Puget Sound. When working with children, it’s all about the little things. Comforting a child, keeping an eye out…
Wine in the Woods: Wine tasting fundraiser gives a taste of Arts in Nature Festival
On August 10, 2012, Nature Consortium will host Wine in the Woods, an evening of wine tasting and festivities at Camp Long in West Seattle. The event will feature wine from local Washington wineries, appetizers and desserts, performances, art installations, campfire, and a silent auction. Proceeds from Wine in the Woods will help fund the Arts in…
A Farewell Message from Philip: My Year with AmeriCorps at Nature Consortium
It hardly seems like 10 months ago when I first entered the Nature Consortium office as new AmeriCorps volunteer. Since then it’s been a whirlwind of excitement, learning and connecting people, arts and nature. I came to Nature Consortium with a desire to become engaged with environmental service along the Duwamish River. My experiences over…
Beer, Bikes, and Outdoor Movies at Gas Works Park
Nature Consortium will host the second annual Clips of Faith Beer & Film Tour on Friday, July 27 at Gas Works Park. The tour will bring 10 independent short films to be projected on an outdoor screen, as well as 20 varieties of beer for movie-goers to try. At the end of the night, Nature…
Youth Art News: Juneteenth & more
June marks the beginning of summer programming in the Youth Art Program. Starting June 25th, we’ll be expanding our programming to offer art classes at three different locations in the Rainier Vista area: the Boys & Girls Club, Neighborhood House, and Genesee House. Come join us for Hip-Hop Dance, Jewelry-Making, Recycled Design, and more! Meanwhile…
Creating change across the world
Last week we had the honor of meeting a few upcoming leaders from South Africa, including the leaders of three youth-serving nonprofits and a member of the South African parliament. Our visitors came to the U.S. as part of the World Affairs Council‘s International Visitor Leadership Program to learn about youth empowerment and development. On…
1 + 1 + 1 = Impact: How small gestures make a big difference
“I’m only one person. How can I make a difference?” When faced with a big problem, it can be hard to see how small gestures could change the world. One light bulb, one art class, or one tree planted might not be enough to stop global warming or transform a community, but what about one…