Are you and the kids in your life getting spring fever for gardening? Start off the growing season with this hands-on workshop, chock-full of information on how to have success in a children’s garden or p-patch plot. Tour the Magnuson Children’s Garden and P-Patch, and learn about practical and imaginative… [ Keep reading ]
Need a traffic circle, street bumps, sidewalk repair or a park improvement? If so, the Neighborhood Project Fund (Neighborhood Street Fund/Cumulative Reserve Fund) might be able to help you out! Applications are being accepted through March 8, 2011. Click here for more information and the application.
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Manager Pamela Banks appeared on this mornings KING 5 news to talk about Neighbor Appreciation Day. Click here to watch!
The Broadview Community Council is hosting a community gathering at the Bitter Lake Community Center this Saturday, February 12, Neighbor Appreciation Day. A number of neighborhood organizations and City representatives, including Mayor McGinn, will be in attendance at the event. The community is looking forward to major projects in the neighborhood,… [ Keep reading ]
Sustainable NE Seattle is joining hands with Ravenna Eckstein Community Center and Meadowbrook Community Center in presenting Hands On! A community skills fair, on February 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Following the skills day will be a community potluck and square dance. People will be on hand… [ Keep reading ]
The wide, flat, sunny, lot at the corner of 34th Ave. SW. and SW. Barton is about to become SW Seattle’s newest P-Patch Community Garden. At the suggestion of Roxhill/Westwood neighbors, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods purchased the property in the summer of 2010. Since then, neighbors have been organizing… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to an urban bird talk and birdhouse workshop on Sun, Feb 27th at 2pm. You will have the opportunity to build a birdhouse to display in Greenwood Park’s new Community Garden, or in your own backyard. This winter fundraiser offers activities for all ages. 2:00 – Welcome, introductions and Mike… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of Neighbor Appreciation Day on February 12, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods would love to hear and share your stories about your wonderful neighbors! It’s easy! Just click here for more information.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund supported Magnolia Manor Park was the subject of a recent KOMONews.com article. Click here to read the article.
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Neighborhood Matching Fund awarded $6,000 to this project to replace grass parking strips with gardens for pollinators. Click here to read the article.