Groundswell NW Events

Sun, 12/11: Sunset Hill - Shilshole Gateway Workparty

Come help plant the sight triangles in the south end of the 36th Ave NW median, just north of NW 60th St. Work will start with pulling the weeds that have emerged through the sheet mulched area, then we'll plant potted groundcovers selected to stay low, keep sight lines open for safety, and require little maintenance. If we get enough folks, we'll also weed the rest of the north end in preparation for extending the planting there later this winter and seeding in early spring.

Bring work clothes and any tools for weeding and planting, especially narrow spade shovels and wheelbarrows. We'll provide refreshments, safety vests and other tools.

Tue, 01/24: 14th Ave NW Park Boulevard Public Involvement Meeting

Ballard's newest Park is in the works along 14th Ave NW between NW 59th and NW 61st. Please join the EBCA, the Parks Dept and Mithun for a fun-filled evening focused on the design of this new Park. This will be the first of two community involvement meetings, so don't miss this important opportunity to provide input. Invitations to those within a 1/2 mile of the Park will be receiving official invites in the mail. Please contact Dawn Hemminger at eastballard@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. Stay up to date on what we're doing at eastballard.org or like us on Facebook.

Other Events

Sat, 12/10: Golden Gardens Reforestation and Trails Work Party

Join us on Saturday, December 10 from 9 am - 12 pm when Golden Gardens Park will host its monthly Golden Gardens Reforestation and Trails (GGREAT) work party. We will be removing invasives (ivy and garlic mustard) and planting at a site that promises to be very rewarding! All are welcome and no RSVP is required for this event. Please invite your friends!

Please bring sturdy work shoes, long pants, water and any snacks you may want. We will provide gloves and tools. We will meet near the off-leash area north of the upper parking lot (outside of the restrooms).

While we love them, please be sure to leave pets at home for the work party.

Please email us with any questions or concerns, and visit our website: https://sites.google.com/site/goldengardensseattle/ to stay posted on park activities and to find directions to the park. You will find a calendar of events on our website to know exactly what's going on at the Park.

Hope to see you Saturday, December 10!

-Golden Gardens Forest Stewards

Sat, 12/10: Earth Core Discovery Park Work Party

Join EarthCorps and the Green Seattle Partnership as we restore one of Seattle's premier parks.
Discovery Park is a 534 acre natural area park and is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site.

The site is one of breathtaking majesty. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular view of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams.

The role of Discovery Park is to provide an open space of quiet and tranquility away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world. Maintained in its semi-natural condition the park will continue to offer a biologically rich and diverse natural area for urban dwellers and an unmatched opportunity for environmental education.

Click here for detailed directions and more information.

For more information, contact:

Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager

(206) 322-9296, ext. 217, chrisearthcorps.org

Day-of-event contact: Elizabeth White, (206) 255-4160

Sat, 12/17: Carkeek Park - Green Seattle Partnership Work Party

Join us for a restoration work party at Carkeek Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet.

Thu, 12/22: EBCA Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

The East Ballard Community Association (EBCA) Monthly Meeting is open to the public. Those interested in getting up to speed on the latest happenings in East Ballard and the 14th Ave NW Park Boulevard, and who want to become more involved with planning and development are welcome.

Sat, 01/07: Golden Gardens Trails Work Party

This is going to be a cool project. Dress like you are going hiking.Bring gloves if you have them and water. We will supply all tools. See you in the GG woods!

Golden Gardens Park: 8498 Seaview Pl. NW

Wed, 01/11: Street Tree Ordinance Community Meeting

The Seattle Department of Transportation invites the public to learn about the proposed new Street Tree Ordinance and the Street Tree Manual Standards and Specifications. More info can be found in this Ballard News Tribune article and on this SDOT webpage.

Wed, 01/11: Sunset Greenmarket Building Redevelopment

Developer Bill Parks and his team will present their preliminary plans and get community input at two sequential meetings, in advance of scheduling official Early Design Guidance meetings with the NW Seattle Design Review Board. Interested parties are encouraged to attend both meetings if possible, but may attend either one if they can't make both.

Click here for more information.

Thu, 01/12: Park Levy Opportunity Fund Subcommittee

A subcommittee of the full Parks and Green Spaces Levy Oversight Committee is meeting to consider criteria for the second round of the Levy Opportunity Fund. The public is invited to attend.

Sat, 01/14: Golden Gardens' Second Saturday Work Party

Join us on Saturday, January 14 from 9 am - 12 pm when Golden Gardens Park will host its monthly Golden Gardens Reforestation and Trails (GGREAT) work party. We will be meeting on January 14 near the offleash area and restrooms.

We will be removing invasives (ivy and garlic mustard) and planting at a site that promises to be very rewarding! All are welcome and no RSVP is required for this event. Please invite your friends!

Please bring sturdy work shoes, long pants, water and any snacks you may want. We will provide gloves and tools. We will meet near the off-leash area north of the upper parking lot (outside of the restrooms).

While we love them, please be sure to leave pets at home for the work party.

Please email us with any questions or concerns, and visit our website: https://sites.google.com/site/goldengardensseattle/ to stay posted on park activities and to find directions to the park. You will find a calendar of events on our website to know exactly what's going on at the Park.

Hope to see you Saturday, January 14!

-Golden Gardens Forest Stewards

Mon, 01/16: MLK Day of Service at Discovery Park

Monday January 16 at MLK Day of Service at Discovery Park (9:30am-2pm). Sign up at: http://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php?dateId=1008.

Sat, 01/21: Carkeek STARS Volunteer Work Party

Join other enthusiastic volunteers for a fun morning of forest restoration and trails maintenance. We have a wide variety of tasks you can help with. We provide gloves and water (we encourage you to bring your own bottle of water, to reduce plastic waste). Please wear sturdy shoes. Suitable for teens and older. Follow the STARS signs to our meeting place. We're here the third Saturday of every month. Welcome!

Wed, 01/25: Sunset Green Market Building Redevelopment - RESCHEDULED

This meeting has been rescheduled  from Jan. 18 due to weather.

Developer Bill Parks and his team will present their preliminary plans and get community input at two sequential meetings, in advance of scheduling official Early Design Guidance meetings with the NW Seattle Design Review Board. See this Ballard News Tribune article for a report on the initial community meeting held January 11 and this My Ballard article with illustration of three of the options being considered.

Click here for more information.