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CENTENNIAL
CALENDAR - OCTOBER
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TOUR OF THE DUNN GARDEN
Date & Time:
Friday, October 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. As
part of the year-long Olmsted centennial celebration, the
Center for Urban Horticulture and the E. B. Dunn Garden
Historic Trust are offering an opportunity to visit the historic
Dunn Garden and learn about the Olmsted-inspired elements |
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A Bicycle Tour through Seattle's
Olmsted Landscapes Distance: 30-35 miles |
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Seward Park: Exploring
our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 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: |
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Volunteer Woork Party: LESCHI NATURAL
AREA |
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RAVENNA PARK SERVICE
LEARNING PROGRAM
Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 9:00am-2:30pm Meeting place: 5520 Ravenna Ave NE, at the 20th Ave E. entrance near the playground, look for signs directing you to the project Project: Trails restoration and maintenance. The greater Seattle community is invited to volunteer. Service learning credit for Seattle Public Schools is available For more information contact: Jacobo Jimenez 206-684-0598 jacobo.jimenez@seattle.gov |
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Seward Park: Rapturous Raptors For more information: |
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Volunteer Work Party:
Ravenna Park Ravine
Thursday, October 9 Time: 10:00am-noon Meeting place: Contact Alice Cummings for specific meeting site 2nd & 4th Thursday Project: Volunteer with Ravenna neighbors to remove invasive plant species, plant, and maintain restoration sites For more information contact: Friends of Ravenna Park Alice Cummings 206-527-2109 |
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Seward Park: Exploring
our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 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: |
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Seward Park: Storytelling
around the Campfire
Saturday, October 11 7:30 - 8:30 - Meet @ the campfire ring: east of south parking lot. Fee: $3/adults, $2/child Join a new member of our community but an old hat at spinning tales, Jourdan Keith, for stories and smores around our campfire ring. Please pre-register: 684-4396 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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RAVENNA PARK SERVICE
LEARNING PROGRAM
Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 9:00am-2:30pm Meeting place: 5520 Ravenna Ave NE, at the 20th Ave E. entrance near the playground, look for signs directing you to the project Project: Trails restoration and maintenance. The greater Seattle community is invited to volunteer. Service learning credit for Seattle Public Schools is available For more information contact: Jacobo Jimenez 206-684-0598 jacobo.jimenez@seattle.gov |
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Volunteer Work Party:
Interlaken Park and Ravine
Thursday, October 12 Time: 8am-noon Meeting place: 19th Ave E & E Galer St 2nd Thursday & 3rd Saturday Project: Invasive plant removal Coffee and snack provided! Bring the family to your neighborhood treasure! For more information contact: Friends of Interlaken Park Kari Olson 206-329-1911 |
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Volunteer Work Party:
Interlaken Park and Ravine
Thursday, October 12 Time: 8am-noon Meeting place: 19th Ave E & E Galer St 2nd Thursday & 3rd Saturday Project: Invasive plant removal Coffee and snack provided! Bring the family to your neighborhood treasure! For more information contact: Friends of Interlaken Park Kari Olson 206-329-1911 |
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Seattle Parks Foundation
Monthly walk: Schmitz Park Preserve
10 am to noon. Free of charge and open to all. Meet at Alki Community Center, 5817 SW Stevens Street Celebrate the Olmsted Centennial Anniversary
by enjoying an Olmsted-designed park! All are invited to join the
Seattle Parks Foundation, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Friends
of Schmitz Park, Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks, and more,
for a walk through this natural preserve park. We’ll start
at the Alki Community Center, just a few blocks northwest of Schmitz
Park, and proceed to the Schmitz Boulevard entrance. The tour will
cover many trails and hiking paths that wind through Schmitz Park,
a valuable preserve of Seattle’s old growth forest. Learn more
about the history of the Schmitz Park’s 53 wooded acres, and
current projects in the works to improve the area, while simply
enjoying the natural serenity of the preserve. |
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Seward Park: Exploring
our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 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: |
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Seward Park: Celebrate
the Colors of Fall with Arthur Lee Jacobsen
Saturday, October 18 10:00 a.m. - Noon Fee: $4/person Join our local Northwest plant and tree expert as we explore the Ancient forest for fall color. Find out which trees are the most brilliant and why trees change their color. Please pre-register: 684-4396. 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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Volunteer Work Party:
Madrona Woods
Saturday, Oct. 18 Time: 10am-2pm Meeting place: 38th and Marion, entrance to Madrona Woods Park Project: Support the ongoing restoration work! Remove invasive plant species and mulch recent plantings. For more information contact: Friends of Madrona Woods Dierdre McCrary, 206-325-9035 |
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Walking Tour by Arthur Lee Jacobson: The U.W. Campus in Fall Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00pm For more information about exact meeting place, registration and materials, please contact Arthur Lee Jacobsen, 206-328-8733, alj@consultant.com |
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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. |
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Volunteer Work Party:
Ravenna Park Ravine
Thursday, October 9 Time: 10:00am-noon Meeting place: Contact Alice Cummings for specific meeting site 2nd & 4th Thursday Project: Volunteer with Ravenna neighbors to remove invasive plant species, plant, and maintain restoration sites For more information contact: Friends of Ravenna Park Alice Cummings 206-527-2109 |
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Seward Park: Exploring
our Backyard through the Web
Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 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: |
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Seward Park: Arachnimania:
Spy the Secret Lives of Spiders
Saturday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. - noon Sunday, October 26, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. As the dew of fall greets us in the morning, it is obvious that the spiders have been busy. Orbs, sheets and dome webs abound. Get an up close and personal view of 16 varieties of spiders, who they eat and where they live. Find out why spider silk is the strongest natural material in the world. Please Pre-register. 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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Seward Park: Pumpkin
Carving @ our House
Saturday, October 25 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: free Bring your gords and orts to our house! Save your floor and sanity. We will provide paterns and tools to carve the masterpiece for your porch! Learn the natural history of pumpkins and their significance to the Hallows eve. 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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RAVENNA PARK SERVICE
LEARNING PROGRAM
Saturday, Oct. 4 Time: 9:00am-2:30pm Meeting place: 5520 Ravenna Ave NE, at the 20th Ave E. entrance near the playground, look for signs directing you to the project Project: Trails restoration and maintenance. The greater Seattle community is invited to volunteer. Service learning credit for Seattle Public Schools is available For more information contact: Jacobo Jimenez 206-684-0598 jacobo.jimenez@seattle.gov |
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Seward Park: Halloween
Open House
Friday, October 31 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fee: Free Stop by our house for treats, games and a cozy warm fire. Don't be spooked by all the great hiding places, we keep our goblins in check! Drop-ins welcome. 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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