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NOVEMBER, 2003
(22) - 12
The Olmsted Centennial Photo Exhibit
Wed., Oct. 22 - Wed., Nov. 12
Loyal Heights CC, 2101 NW 77th

Seattle Parks and Recreation has created an attractive and informative exhibit commemorating the centennial of the city's Olmsted park plan. The exhibit includes historic photographs and maps, historical information about the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm, a description of the Olmsteds' comprehensive plan for Seattle's parks and boulevards, the implementation of the plan in the last century, and a glimpse at the future of park planning and development.

1
Seward Park: Exploring our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Fee: FREE
Ages: 10 and up

Here is your opportunity to learn about the animals and plants in our backyard at Seward Park utlizing the internet. Through the computer screen and a magnifying glass you will learn the secrets to the magnificent forest. This class consists of hands-on science activities and computer research. Participants will do research in the computer lab one week and the next week you will go on a nature hike at Seward Park with a Naturalist. Transportation will be provided to Seward Park from Rainier Community Center. Parents are welcome to participate in the Nature activities. Nature activities will require appropriate dress.

For more information:
Seward Park Environmental Learning Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle, Wa 98118,
206-684-4396
sewardnc@seattle.gov
8
Seward Park: Exploring our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Fee: FREE
Ages: 10 and up

Here is your opportunity to learn about the animals and plants in our backyard at Seward Park utlizing the internet. Through the computer screen and a magnifying glass you will learn the secrets to the magnificent forest. This class consists of hands-on science activities and computer research. Participants will do research in the computer lab one week and the next week you will go on a nature hike at Seward Park with a Naturalist. Transportation will be provided to Seward Park from Rainier Community Center. Parents are welcome to participate in the Nature activities. Nature activities will require appropriate dress.

For more information:
Seward Park Environmental Learning Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle, Wa 98118,
206-684-4396
sewardnc@seattle.gov
12 - 3
The Olmsted Centennial Photo Exhibit
Wed., Nov. 12 - Wed. Dec. 3
Museum of History and Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E.
open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily


Seattle Parks and Recreation has created an attractive and informative exhibit commemorating the centennial of the city's Olmsted park plan. The exhibit includes historic photographs and maps, historical information about the Olmsted Brothers landscape architecture firm, a description of the Olmsteds' comprehensive plan for Seattle's parks and boulevards, the implementation of the plan in the last century, and a glimpse at the future of park planning and development.
15
Seattle Parks Foundation Monthly walk: Cowen and Ravenna Parks
Saturday, November 15, 10am - noon. Free
Location: 15th Ave. N and Cowen Place NE
Meet at the Shelterhouse, lower level, near the play area.

For more information contact:
Hilary, Seattle Parks Foundation, 332-9900,
email: hilary@seattleparksfoundation.org
web: www.seattleparksfoundation.org
15
Seward Park: Exploring our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Fee: FREE
Ages: 10 and up

Here is your opportunity to learn about the animals and plants in our backyard at Seward Park utlizing the internet. Through the computer screen and a magnifying glass you will learn the secrets to the magnificent forest. This class consists of hands-on science activities and computer research. Participants will do research in the computer lab one week and the next week you will go on a nature hike at Seward Park with a Naturalist. Transportation will be provided to Seward Park from Rainier Community Center. Parents are welcome to participate in the Nature activities. Nature activities will require appropriate dress.

For more information:
Seward Park Environmental Learning Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle, Wa 98118,
206-684-4396
sewardnc@seattle.gov
19
THE OLMSTED BROTHERS AND THEIR NORTHWEST PEERS, 1909-1941

DATE & TIME: Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.
SPEAKER: David Streatfield, Professor of Landscape Architecture at UW
LOCATION: NHS Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington campus, 3501 NE 41st Street, northeast of the main University campus.
FEE: $12

As part of the year-long celebration of the Olmsted legacy in Seattle,
Professor David Streatfield will speak on the Olmsted brothers' influence on
the private gardens of Seattle. He will cover gardens designed between 1909
and 1941 and will compare the Olmsted designs with that of local landscape
designers such as Otto Holmdahl, F. C. Cole, Charles Adams Platt, Lord and
Schryver, and John Yeon. This is a unique opportunity to learn how the
Olmsteds and others shaped the nonpublic spaces in our city's history.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED
CALL: 206-685-8033
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Seward Park: Exploring our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, November 1, 8, 15, 22
Fee: FREE
Ages: 10 and up

Here is your opportunity to learn about the animals and plants in our backyard at Seward Park utlizing the internet. Through the computer screen and a magnifying glass you will learn the secrets to the magnificent forest. This class consists of hands-on science activities and computer research. Participants will do research in the computer lab one week and the next week you will go on a nature hike at Seward Park with a Naturalist. Transportation will be provided to Seward Park from Rainier Community Center. Parents are welcome to participate in the Nature activities. Nature activities will require appropriate dress.

For more information:
Seward Park Environmental Learning Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle, Wa 98118,
206-684-4396
sewardnc@seattle.gov
 

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