Late summer and fall in the Pacific Northwest means that salmon runs are active in streams throughout the region. Viewing locations include Chittenden Locks, Ballard Sammamish River Trail south of the 85th Street Bridge, Redmond Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah Longfellow Creek, 28th Avenue SW and SW Dakota St., West Seattle Piper’s…
Did you plant a garden in the spring? How is your harvest? Now that it’s fall, here are some tips your students can use for the school garden. Use these tips in your home garden as well. Save seeds Collect mature flowers and vegetables. Locate seeds at the base of the flower. To find seeds in…
A new assembly program from the King County Solid Waste Division will take your students to Camp Greenie. There, amid forest and wildlife, two quirky camp counselors will involve them in skits that reinforce actions that reduce waste and conserve resources. The story of Camp Greenie and the 4 Rs At Camp Greenie, tucked away…
The new school year starts soon! Returning to school is a great time to reconnect with friends as you prepare to learn new things after a summer away from classes. Until then, use these next few weeks to start or improve green habits! Since our brains can most easily remember seven pieces of information at…
Which people inspire you in your daily life? Are environmental heroes among them? Here’s a quiz on a few environmental heroes. You can find out more about them and the contributions they’ve made in the Answer section at the bottom. But first, take the quiz! Questions 1. Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist, conservationist,…
Summer is an exciting time to explore the world around you. An easy way to do that is through books, especially ones about the environment! Join a local summer reading program to increase the fun with the chance of prizes. The adults in your household can play the Seattle Arts and Lectures Summer Book Bingo.…
Help people, salmon, and wildlife Water is a precious resource, but in the often misty and river-rich Pacific Northwest, it can seem like we have an endless supply. While we are doing better than many regions, we still need to use water with awareness and foresight. Climate change is warming our region, making temperatures, storms,…
How will you spend your summer vacation? Now that school is out, you can enjoy the freedom of no assignments, deadlines, or early wake-up calls. Whether you’re staying at home, doing activities outdoors, or traveling with your family, don’t forget the four Rs – rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle. Keep your Green Team habits strong…
What can schools do to reduce end-of-school-year waste and improve recycling? Everyone at school – students, staff, faculty, and custodians – has a role. A school green team or environmental club can lead some of the following activities that help a school stay true to its waste reduction commitment all year. Hold a “zero waste”…
What do English ivy, salmon, and salal have in common? They all affect biodiversity in King County in important ways! Sunday, May 22, is the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), as proclaimed by the United Nations. The theme for this year is Mainstreaming Biodiversity; Sustaining People and their Livelihoods. It honors the fact that…
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