SPR Environmental Education

Headed to Discovery Park on Earth Day? Stop by South Beach to learn about King County's work to protect Puget Sound! Chat with King County Wastewater Treatment Division team employees about their work to sustain a healthy environment, job opportunities, and ongoing projects at West Point Treatment Plant.

When: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Discovery Park South Beach parking lot

Join Seattle Parks and Recreation for a FREE event at Carkeek Park to celebrate Earth Day! 🌎

Spend a Saturday with us for hands-on fun and learning opportunities! Volunteers will help pull weeds in the garden, work on trails in the park, pick up litter or prepare Pipers orchard for another great season of apples. You'll also have the change to check out the Salmon imprint pond to talk with volunteers and get a chance to feed a few

Learn more at the link in our bio!

April is Earth Month, and we’re celebrating all month long!

From educational activities and nature programming to volunteer events across the city, we've got you covered with ways to get give back and connect with the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or spend time in your local parks, there’s something for everyone.

Find events and get involved today! https://parkways.seattle.gov/2026/04/03/discover-2026-earth-month-events-activities-with-seattle-parks-and-recreation/

Earth Day Activities at Carkeek Park on April 18th - meet at the Carkeek Admin Building on your right near the entrance to the park to sign in and learn about all the areas you can volunteer. Weeding, mulching, trail work, and garbage clean up - you can also go help feed the baby salmon :-)

Last chance to sign up for the Tide Pooling in West Seattle class this Sunday!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search/detail/80892?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Upcoming program feature:
Plants without seeds? Mosses, Ferns and More at Discovery Park
Join a Seattle Park Naturalist to explore the glorious mosses, ferns and lichens that cover the forest floor and canopy of the Pacific NW forest. Take a close look and learn about how these plants reproduce by spores? This hike in Discovery Park will invite you to peer closely at the marvelous variety of mosses, liverworts, ferns (and more) that put the green in "evergreen," and learn some of their surprising secrets. We will spend a lot of time low to the ground, possibly in light rain. Feel free to bring a nature journal or your favorite hand lens.

March 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm
All ages 5 years and older
$10 (5 - 17 years old and 50+)
$20 (18 - 49 years old)

Learn about the wonders of the wetlands at Carkeek Park NEXT Saturday!
Register here: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search/detail/81698

Public service announcement:

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities to close Thursday, March 5 for Recreation Division staff training - Parkways Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs will be closed Thursday, March 5, 2025, due to a Recreation Division staff training day. These facilities and services are CLOSED: These facilities are OPEN on regular schedules:

Join a Seattle Parks Naturalist on a journey to discover the secret lives of slithery, slimy creatures. This program is open for ages 5 and older with a family-focus.
All participants must be registered:
$10 (5 - 17 years old and 50+)
$20 (18 - 49 years old)
https://tinyurl.com/23machuv

Happy Galentine's Day! Treat your gal pals to a nature walk or activity this winter! Some upcoming optionsare:
Winter Wings (THIS SUNDAY!)- at Discovery Park
Nature Escape Room- Thursday, February 19th at Carkeek
Wetland Wonders- Saturday, March 14th at Carkeek
Tide pooling- Sunday, March 22nd at Constellation Park

🌿 Celebrate a major milestone in the restoration of the beloved Roxhill Bog! ✨

Join us for an inspiring community event with:
🗣️ Guest speakers
🌱 Bog tours
🎨 Eco-art activities
☕ Coffee & snacks
🕥 Thursday February 19th from 10:30am-noon Park

FREE, all ages welcome, no registration! PULL UP ‼️

This project was made possible through funding support from King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Boeing, and the Rose Foundation with huge thanks to Seattle Parks Foundation for serving as the fiscal sponsor! 💚

Questions? [email protected]