City reports
Burien
Two acres of a 10-acre parcel of forestland on the south side of Seahurst Park may be slated for the development of up to four house sites, according to the B-Town Blog. Many locals were surprised to learn that this parcel was not part of the Park, but the City of Burien says that the owner has granted an easement which could allow the rest of the land to remain forested and continue to be used for low-impact public access.
In other news, the City of Burien has released its first Green Burien Partnership annual report. In 2023, community members and partner organization staff donated 8100 hours of work – nearly triple the number of hours from the year before. The Partnership is proud to showcase the progress it’s made, and welcomes public feedback to this report.
Volunteer activities in Burien for everyone:
4/9, 10 AM-Noon – Ivy pull at Salmon Creek Ravine.
4/20, 9:30 AM-Noon – Trail restoration at Miller Creek.
Des Moines
Photo courtesy of Friends of Saltwater Park
Volunteer activity at Saltwater State Park for everyone:
4/6, 10 AM-Noon – Invasive plant removal at Saltwater State Park.
Normandy Park
In its most recent newsletter, the Normandy Park Community Club commended alert community members for promptly reporting the cutting of several trees along the wooded Cove trail late last year. This allowed speedy identification of the (young) perpetrators via footage from nearby security cameras, the parents were contacted, and the families have agreed to restitution for replacement of the trees.
Brief editorial note: planting and protecting trees is way more fun than hacking them down! And hey, if anyone wants to blow off some steam and wreak some beneficial damage, take part in one or more of the ivy removal parties we list in this section. You’ll provide health benefits for our local forests, and good exercise and mental health benefits for yourself!
Volunteer activity in Normandy Park for everyone:
4/27, 9:30 AM-Noon – Forest restoration at Walker Preserve.
Tukwila
King Conservation District Urban Forestry Coordinator Maya Klem works in Tukwila. Photo courtesy of City of Tukwila
Volunteer activities in Tukwila for various folks:
See all the opportunities and sign up for the one that suits you!
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