Urban Agriculture brown bag May 21
May 12, 2010
Come learn about Urban Agriculture in Seattle and elsewhere at a brown bag lunch, noon to 1 p.m. on May 21. Click here for more information.
Small and Simple Deadline Reminder
May 11, 2010
As a reminder for all who are considering applying for a Small and Simple Neighborhood Matching Fund, there is a deadline approaching on July 12, 2010. The Small and Simple Fund offers awards up to $20,000 for neighborhood and grassroots groups, in partnership with the City, to initiate, plan, and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Youth Commission Hosts Youth Town Hall May 22 at Seattle Center
May 7, 2010
Do you want to have your questions answered by Mayor McGinn or a City Council member? Do you want the opportunity to talk with experts about issues that you are passionate about, such as youth violence or the environment? If yes, then come to the Seattle Youth Town Hall on… [ Keep reading ]
P-Patch volunteers work to increase community food security
May 6, 2010
The Seattle Times featured the work of P-Patchers and other volunteers working to increase food security in their communities. To read the article, click here.
Capitol Hill, First Hill, Madison Valley, Madison Park, Denny-Blaine, Madrona and Montlake Neighborhoods winners in CleanScapes contest
May 6, 2010
These neighborhoods are located in CleanScapes Thursday collection area and are the winners of the 2009/2010 $50,000 Neighborhood Waste Reduction Rewards competition! Residents in Thursday’s neighborhood collection area reduced their garbage, recycling and yard debris by 19% during the competition period and will receive a $50,000 community improvement project selected… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrate the Year of Urban Agriculture with Mayor McGinn and Sustainable Belltown
May 6, 2010
A touch of downtown class with a dash of social justice and community. Hosts Markham Petty of The Centennial Luxury Apartments and Elizabeth Campbell of Sustainable Belltown request the honor of your presence at our first annual downtown garden party. Enjoy relaxing afternoon refreshments around our beautiful urban gardens in… [ Keep reading ]
NMF supported Greenwood Streetscapes to hold open house May 18
May 4, 2010
Greenwood Streetscapes will hold an open house at the Greenwood Library on May 18 from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Greenwood Streetscapes is a group of neighbors working with consultants on a web-based planning project that will help blocks of people who want sidewalks by providing them with the tools they… [ Keep reading ]
NMF supported Art4Justice presents Youth Art 4 Climate Action May 15
May 3, 2010
Art4Justice will hold a free event at Seattle Center on May 15 to raise environmental awareness. Click here to read the flyer.
Director Stella Chao discusses urban agriculture on KUOW
April 28, 2010
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Director, Stella Chao, was a guest on KUOW’s Weekday with Steve Scher, along with Darrin Nordahl, author of the book, Public Produce: The New Urban Agriculture and Gia Clark, founding member of Alleycat Acres. The show aired on Wednesday, April 28 at 9 a.m. on 94.9… [ Keep reading ]
Youth and Families Community Caucus May 3 in Ballard
April 27, 2010
The next Youth and Families Community Caucus, will be next Monday, May 3, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Ballard High School. Be sure your voice is heard on this important issue.