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May 2013 News
NewsFrom David Folweiler, Board PresidentGroundswell NW is honored to participate in the Seattle Foundation's 2013 GiveBIG campaign Wednesday, May 15th!For one day only, all donations given to Groundswell NW through our GiveBIG webpage will be matched in part by The Seattle Foundation. Grow your gift by marking your calendars now and joining our efforts to create community parks and habitat in northwest Seattle. Learn more about GiveBIG. Thank you for your financial support of our mission: Creating Community Parks and Habitat in NW Seattle! David Folweiler Groundswell NW EventsSun, 05/05: Jane's Walk - Ballard's Urban Diversity Celebrates the Neighborhood's Past & PresentFeet First, The East Ballard Community Association and the Ballard Greenways group are teaming up to host this very first 2 hour guided walk through Ballard to celebrate the birthday of urban thinker, Jane Jacobs. Learn how Ballard's past and present work together to support a lively neighborhood that includes a mix of residential and commercial pockets supporting where people live, work and play. The walk will start at the site of the soon to be 14th Ave NW Park Blvd, which when completed will run along the old trolley line. We'll stroll parts of the proposed Ballard Greenways and along the way, we'll introduce the project "Threading the Needle", which provides an important connection to the waterway. Get a close up view of the new Greenfire campus and how this development is playing an important roll in supporting people of all ages through transit oriented development. Also learn about at the Ballard Centennial Bell Tower, which was created to hold the old Ballard City Hall bell at the site where the City Hall stood, and marks the Ballard Avenue Historic District. We will end at the popular Ballard Farmers' Market at noon and participants will be invited to continue the conversation over a no-host lunch. More details on this event plus all other Seattle Jane's Walks check out Feet First's site. No need to RSVP, but you can here at the MeetUp site. Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Meet at 5805 14th Ave NW (Blowing Sands Glass) Contact: Lisa Quinn - lisa@feetfirst.info Tue, 05/14: Salmon Bay Natural Area WorkpartyThe weeds are flourishing around the overlook - time for some spring cleaning! Wear work clothes and bring water - we'll provide tools. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: Gather at the west end of The Canal parking lot, south of NW 54th at 34th Ave NW. Contact: Dave Boyd, 498-6636, dave.boyd1@comcast.net Thu, 05/30: Sunset Hill - Shilshole Gateway WorkpartyIt's that time of year when we need to keep on top of the weeds - come help us win the battle! Wear work clothes, bring water and any favorite weeding or planting tools. We'll provide safety vests and an assortment of tools. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PMLocation: 36th Ave NW median, just north of NW 60th and just south of NW 62nd Contact: Dave Boyd, 498-6636, dave.boyd1@comcast.net Other EventsTue, 05/07: Seattle Parks Legacy Plan - General MeetingSeattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to help plan Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future. Together, we are starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. This is the first of 6 public meetings in May. See here for more info. Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Seattle Parks Admin. Bldg., 100 Dexter Ave N Contact: Susan Golub, 684-7046; Susanne Rockwell, 733-9702; parkslegacy@seattle.gov Wed, 05/08: Seattle Parks Legacy Plan - Sports, Recreation and Aquatics Mtg.Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to help plan Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future. Together, we are starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. This is the 2nd of 6 public meetings in May. See here for more info. Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Green Lake Community Center, 7201 E Green Lake Dr. N Contact: Susan Golub, 684-7046; Susanne Rockwell,733-9702; parkslegacy@seattle.gov Sat, 05/11: Golden Gardens Restoration EventJoin us for a restoration work party at Golden Gardens Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: 8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle Contact: Doug Gresham, doug@greshamenvironmental.com, 206-794-4520 Sat, 05/11: Bergen Place Work PartyJoin us at Bergen Place Park, 5420 22nd Ave. NW, for a 2-hour work party. Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMLocation: 5420 22nd Ave NW Contact: Victoria Sangrey Hunter, 206-335-8391, v.sangrey@comcast.net Sat, 05/11: Huge Native Plant Sale on Mercer IslandNative Plant Sale & Celebration benefits Washington Native Plant Society. When: Saturday, May 11, 10-4
A dozen organizations including Sustainable Redmond, Plant Amnesty, the Stillaguamish Tribe & National Wildlife Federation will have booths. Website: www.wnps.org Location: Mercerdale Park, 7701 SE 32 St., Mercer Is. 98040 Contact: Rita Moore, wnpscpsplantsale@gmail.com or 206 275-3883 Sun, 05/12: Buff Up the Bluff on Thornton CreekJoin us for a restoration work party at Beaver Pond Natural Area on TC - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet. Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMLocation: 8th Ave NE & NE 105th St. Contact: Cheryl Klinker, 206-367-4635, cakaea@comcast.net Mon, 05/13: Seattle Parks Legacy Plan: Seniors, Teens (incl. LGBT), Community Centers and ARC mtg.Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to help plan Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future. Together, we are starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. This is the 3rd of 6 public meetings in May. See here for more info. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave. NE Contact: Susan Golub, 684-7046; Susanne Rockwell, 733-9702; parkslegacy@seattle.gov Thu, 05/16: Seattle Parks Legacy Plan: Environmental Programs, Open Space and Maintenance Mtg.Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to help plan Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future. Together, we are starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. This is the 4th of 6 public meetings in May. See here for more info. Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S Contact: Susan Golub, 684-7046; Susanne Rockwell, 733-9702; parkslegacy@seattle.gov Sat, 05/18: Carkeek STARS Volunteer Work PartyJoin 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! Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMLocation: Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. Follow STARS signs. Contact: Dale Johnson, dalerayjohnson@comcast.net, 206-362-2980 Sat, 05/18: Kirke Park Garage SaleFriends of Kirke Park will be holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 18th at 7028 9th Ave NW to raise funds for the trellis. This is held in conjunction with the Phinney Neighborhood Association Garage Sale Day. Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMLocation: Kirke Park, 7028 9th Avenue NW Contact: Alyssa Smith, alyssabsmith@gmail.com Sat, 05/18: Seattle Works Day with EarthCorps at Carkeek ParkJoin us for a restoration work party at Carkeek Park - See website for important details on what to bring and where to meet. Time: 12:00 PM to 3:30 PMLocation: Carkeek Park, 950 NW Carkeek Park Rd. See website for details. Contact: Alex Montalvo, alex@earthcorps.org, 206-322-9295 Tue, 05/21: Seattle Parks Legacy Plan General Mtg.Seattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to help plan Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future. Together, we are starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. This is the 5th of 6 public meetings in May. See here for more info. Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: Dakota Place Park Bldg., 4304 SW Dakota St. Contact: Susan Golub, 684-7046; Susanne Rockwell, 733-9702; parkslegacy@seattle.gov Wed, 05/22: Seattle Parks Legacy Plan: Immigrant & Refugee CommunitiesSeattle Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to help plan Seattle Parks and Recreation’s future. Together, we are starting an important public conversation to ensure we have a great park system for generations to come. This is the last of 6 public meetings in May. See here for more info. Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLocation: South Shore K-8 School, 4800 S Henderson St. Contact: Susan Golub, 684-7046; Susanne Rockwell, 733-9702; parkslegacy@seattle.gov |
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