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JUNE, 2003
 
Vistas of Green: the Olmsted Legacy in the University Neighborhood
(ongoing through August 29th)
Suzzallo Library, University of Washington campus

In the spring of 1903, John Charles Olmsted, of the Olmsted Brothers firm
of Brookline, MA. and stepson of Frederick Law Olmsted, arrived to survey
the Seattle area and create a plan for open spaces in Seattle. This
exhibit celebrates the Centennial of the presentation of the Olmsted
Brothers "Comprehensive System of Parks and Parkways" to the Seattle Board
of Park Commissioners in 1903. Using materials from the Manuscripts,
Special Collections, University Archives (MSCUA) Division of the
Libraries, the display presents the contributions the Olmsted Brothers
made to the landscape of the University of Washington campus, and to the
parks in the University Neighborhood. Included in the exhibit are Ravenna
and Cowen Parks, the University campus, and the Washington Park Arboretum.

Location: "Vistas of Green" is currently on display in the exhibit room of the
Suzzallo Library on the University of Washington campus. The exhibit room
is just inside the main entrance to Suzzallo on the left. The exhibit
will be in place until August 29th, and may be viewed whenever the library
is open. Library hours and directions to the Suzzallo library are
available at 206/543-0242.

For more information:
Carla Rickerson at 206/543-1929 or crick@u.washington.edu

Youth in Focus Exhibit at the Convention Center: Democracy in Action (ongoing through June, 2003)

Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center - Galleria Level Two

As part of the Olmsted Centennial, Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks commissioned Youth in Focus and four of its students to photograph people enjoying our Olmsted parks: Megan Fredette, Gabino Mabalay, Tiffany Renfro, Thuy Van. Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks was established to help preserve Seattle’s unique Olmsted landscape heritage and to raise awareness of the Olmsted philosophy of providing open space for all people. In this centennial year, FSOP feels fortunate to work with Youth in Focus to produce photographs that honor and exemplify this philosophy.

An Olmsted Centennial Exhibit Sponsored by Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks and The Norcliffe Foundation

Seattle Streetside Garden Contest - Summer 2003

This year streetside gardeners throughout the city will compete for
trophies in seven categories. Streetside gardening has particular
challenges and plant height requirements. Awards are presented in
September. Take a tour of the nominees in your neighborhood and pick
your favorite. All locations will be listed on the SDOT web site at:
http://www.cityofseattle.net/transportation/trafficcircles.htm

For further information, please call SDOT Urban Forestry 684-5008
7 Ravenna Park Trails Program
Saturday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m

Open to the community and teen/school service learning credit avaliable. Projects include trail restoration & maintenance, high school students & the greater Seattle community

Meet at Ravenna Park near 20th Ave East entrance playground, look for ` signs to project

For more information:
PLEASE RSVP
Ron Mirabueno, Service-learning Coordinator, 206-233-3979
Jacobo Jimenez, 206-684-0598

12 Ravenna Park Ravine Work Parties with "Friends of Ravenna Park"
Thursday, 10 a.m. - Noon
(2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month)

Come volunteer with Ravenna neighbors to remove invasive plant species, plant, “adopt” an area, IvyOut! & maintain restoration sites from past projects.

For more information:
 Alice Cummings, Friends of Ravenna Park
phone: 206-527-2109
email:jhr@nwlink.com

14 Seward Park Ivy-O.U.T. - an EarthCorps volunteer work project
Saturday, 9am - noon
English Ivy is invading Seward Park and we need your help! Volunteer to remove English Ivy and leave a lasting legacy in this Olmsted-designed park. Regular work parties meet every third Saturday of the month from 9am - noon. We can also schedule work parties for interested groups.

Meet at the Nature Center near the park entrance at 9am.
For more information contact Joanna Nelson at 206.793.2338
email joanna@earthcorps.org
or visit EarthCorps on the web
14 Interlaken Park - Volunteer Work Party
Saturday, 8am - noon
Meet at 19th Avenue East and East Galer Street's Metro bus stop building.
This is a rain or shine event, if it snows, don't show! Dress in warm rain gear and good work boots. Bring gloves. Tools are provided, refreshments and snacks are available!

For more information contact Kari Olson, Project Coordinator at 206.329.1911
email yolson@attbi.com
14 Ravenna Park Trails Program
Saturday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m

Open to the community and teen/school service learning credit avaliable. Projects include trail restoration & maintenance, high school students & the greater Seattle community

Meet at Ravenna Park near 20th Ave East entrance playground, look for ` signs to project

For more information:
PLEASE RSVP
Ron Mirabueno, Service-learning Coordinator, 206-233-3979
Jacobo Jimenez, 206-684-0598

21 Seattle Parks Foundation Monthly walk: Woodland Park
Saturday, 10:00-12:00
Tour Woodland Park, home of Seattle's zoo, one of the nation's best public rose gardens, and one of only two lawn bowling clubs in the city.

Meet at 10 am in picnic shelter #3 (last picnic shelter on the one-way loop inside 50th Street entrance, lower Woodland Park.)

For questions and more details, please contact Hilary at the Seattle Parks Foundation
phone: 206-332-9900
web:    www.seattleparksfoundation.org
email:  hilary@seattleparksfoundation.org
21 Interlaken Park - Volunteer Work Party
Saturday, 8am - noon
Meet at 19th Avenue East and East Galer Street's Metro bus stop building.
This is a rain or shine event, if it snows, don't show! Dress in warm rain gear and good work boots. Bring gloves. Tools are provided, refreshments and snacks are available!

For more information contact Kari Olson, Project Coordinator at 206.329.1911
email yolson@attbi.com
21 Frink Park Restoration Work Party
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
(3rd Sat of each month)

Come join the community in restoration and mulching!

For more information:
John Barber, 324-1548, barber-osa@attbi.com
21 Ravenna Park Trails Program
Saturday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m

Open to the community and teen/school service learning credit avaliable. Projects include trail restoration & maintenance, high school students & the greater Seattle community

Meet at Ravenna Park near 20th Ave East entrance playground, look for ` signs to project

For more information:
PLEASE RSVP
Ron Mirabueno, Service-learning Coordinator, 206-233-3979
Jacobo Jimenez, 206-684-0598

26 Ravenna Park Ravine Work Parties with "Friends of Ravenna Park"
Thursday, 10 a.m. - Noon
(2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month)

Come volunteer with Ravenna neighbors to remove invasive plant species, plant, “adopt” an area, IvyOut! & maintain restoration sites from past projects.

For more information:
 Alice Cummings, Friends of Ravenna Park
phone: 206-527-2109
email: jhr@nwlink.com

28 Ravenna Park Trails Program
Saturday, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m

Open to the community and teen/school service learning credit avaliable. Projects include trail restoration & maintenance, high school students & the greater Seattle community

Meet at Ravenna Park near 20th Ave East entrance playground, look for ` signs to project

For more information:
PLEASE RSVP
Ron Mirabueno, Service-learning Coordinator, 206-233-3979
Jacobo Jimenez, 206-684-0598

28

Walks in the Woods - Madrona Woods Walk #2
Saturday, June 28, 10am
Meet at the 38th Street entrance

Okay, we'll be up front about it. We're willing to do whatever it takes to entice more folks into the ever-more-beautiful Madrona Woods! And we're not worried about you finding it well worth your while once you get there.
Our first step is to offer four walks in the Woods for the whole family, so more people can learn about what makes it such a Seattle treasure. The first walk was on May 31, when our local bird expert Fran Wood led a nature walk looking at how all those birds and other creatures manage to find their own niches in the various layers of the forest

Penny Rose, who works for the Seattle Parks Department in Discovery Park, will lead the second walk on June 28. She's hoping lots of children will come to hear her talk about "A wren's-eye view of restoration." This walk will start at 10:00 a.m. at the 38th Street entrance.

For more information, contact
Judith Starbuck, 322-2640, judithstarbuck@msn.com
Ann Bucher, 323-8325
 

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