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OCTOBER, 2003
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TOUR OF THE DUNN GARDEN

Date & Time: Friday, October 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: meet at CUH parking lot (see below)
Fee: $35; pre-registration required

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
that have made this garden one of Seattle's treasures. In this woodland
setting of deciduous shade trees and native conifers, cyclamen and aconitum
are in abundance amidst the sweeping expanse of lawn. Transportation and
garden admission are included in the fee. (A related lecture is offered on September 30 at 7:30pm. See September calendar of events)

The Center for Urban Horticulture (CUH) is located at 3501 NE 41st Street,
Seattle, northeast of the main University campus.
For registration information, call (206)685-8033.
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A Bicycle Tour through Seattle's Olmsted Landscapes
Saturday, Oct 4
Begin: 10am
Meet: Volunteer Park Water Tower

It's the Centennial of the Olmsted-designed park system and what better way to see the parks than by bike? Join David Robinson from the Cascade Bicycle Club for a guided tour through some of Seattle's Olmsted landscapes. The tour will focus on Olmsted parks and parkways with spectacular displays of fall colors: After touring the Olmsted exhibit atop the Water Tower, and the newly-restored lily ponds in Volunteer Park, the tour will head south to visit numerous Olmsted landscapes including Frink and Colman Parks, Lake Washington Boulevard and Denny Blaine Park. Rain will cancel ride.

Distance: 30-35 miles
Pace: Moderate
Terrain: Hilly

For more information contact:
David Robinson, Cascade Bicycle Club
phone: 206-979-5784
email: david.robinson4@attbi.com
Or visit the Cascade Bicycle Club’s web page at www.cascade.org and click on “Daily Rides.”
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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:
Seward Park Environmental Learning Center
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
Seattle, Wa 98118,
206-684-4396
sewardnc@seattle.gov
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Volunteer Woork Party: LESCHI NATURAL AREA
Saturday, Oct. 4
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Meeting place: access from 36th Ave E & E Terrace St 1st Saturday

Project: Restoration, clean up and invasive removal

For more information contact:
Friends of Leschi Natural Area
Bunny & Fran Wood, 206-323-2296
Diane Morris, 206-322-7648
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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
Saturday, October 5
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Fee: $3/person

What do Red-tailed Hawks, Bald Eagles, Peregrine Falcons and Cooper's Hawks have in common? Join us as we discover the mysteries of Seward Park's raptors through observation and hands-on activities.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center next to the lower playground.

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: 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:
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: 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.

For more information contact:
Hilary, Seattle Parks Foundation, 332-9900,
email: hilary@seattleparksfoundation.org
web: www.seattleparksfoundation.org
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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:
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: 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
Location: University of Washington Campus
Cost $20 (cash or check)
Tour limited to 15 people

The enormous U.W. campus contains tremendous diversity of landscape plants. Many rare trees and shrubs have been planted by forestry professors, botanists, and the gardening staff. This tour will focus on the outstanding specimens for fall color. At this time of year is the greatest number of tantalizing fruits, berries, seeds and nuts.

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:
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: 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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