Environmental Science Center’s Kids’ Art Contest Winners Announced

The Environmental Science Center (ESC) on Thursday (Feb. 9) announced the winners of the Earth Day Kids’ Art Contest. Congratulations go out to Anne Wilhite of Mr. Matthews’ 4th grade class at Marvista Elementary…

City Council’s Retreat Is Saturday At Environmental Science Center

Our poorly Photoshopped portrait of the current Burien City Council. The Burien City Council will be holding its annual Council Retreat “for the purpose of discussing Council goals and priorities”... [Read more]

UPDATE: Saturday’s Moonlight Beach Walk At Seahurst Park Beach Canceled

UPDATE 1/20/12 11:50 a.m.: Saturday night’s ‘Moonlight Beach Walk’ has been canceled, “due to weather, unsafe roads, and the condition of Seahurst Park,” according to an email... [Read more]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s Moonlight Beach Walks Start Dec. 10

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding free and family-friendly Moonlight Beach Walks on Saturdays at Seahurst beach, starting Dec. 10th and again on Jan. 21st from 7 p.m. –... [Read more]

REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s Grand Opening Is This Sunday

REMINDER: The Environmental Science Center at Seahurst Park will be holding its Grand Opening this Sunday, Oct. 23rd from Noon – 4 p.m. Adults and children of all ages are invited to experience this... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Art Contest For Kids

Burien’s Environmental Science Center is inviting kids, ages 5-13, to participate in its second annual Earth Day Art Contest. “We are seeking two-dimensional artworks that celebrate the earth and showcase creativity…”

Environmental Science Center’s FREE ‘Natural Yard Care’ Workshop Is July 12

Burien’s Environmental Science Center will be holding a FREE workshop from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12th called ‘Natural Yard Care,’ which will teach natural and chemical-free... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s Earth Day Dinner & Auction Is April 22nd

Artwork, "Give the World A Gift," by ESC's 2011 Earth Day Kids Art Contest winner, Olivia Gibson, 4th Grade Student, Marvista Elementary. Burien’s Environmental Science Center will... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Names Winners Of Earth Day Art Contest

ESC Trustee Jacqueline Drumheller, Grand Prize Winner Olivia Gibson, Teacher Keith Matthews, Principal Michael Fosberg (L to R) This past Friday (Jan 28) the Environmental Science Center (ESC) presented... [Read more]

REMINDER: Moonlight Beach Walk At Seahurst Beach Saturday, Jan. 1st

REMINDER: This is a great way to ring in the New Year – the Environmental Science Center is sponsoring a FREE Moonlight Beach Walk on Saturday, Jan. 1st from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Burien’s Seahurst... [Read more]

Local Students ‘Adopt-A-Park’ To Help Keep Burien Free Of Invasive Plants

Our friends at Burien Parks tell us that Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 15th), several students will be working their last day at Salmon Creek Park to do some additional invasive plant removal and native restoration,... [Read more]

Two Moonlit Beach Walks Coming To Seahurst: Dec. 4th and Jan. 1st

The next Moonlight Beach Walks will be from 7:30pm – 9:30pm on Saturday Dec. 4th and Saturday Jan. 1st at Seahurst Park Beach. Here’s more info from the Environmental Science Center’s website: Our... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Art Contest For Kids

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) is holding its first annual Earth Day Art Contest, and they’re seeking two-dimensional artworks from kids, ages 5 to 13. Artworks must “celebrate... [Read more]

Caroline Bobanick Named Executive Director Of Environmental Science Center

Caroline Bobanick, a Burien resident since 2001, has been appointed as Executive Director of the Environmental Science Center (ESC), a local non-profit located in Seahurst Park that promotes environmental... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s Earth Day Dinner & Auction Is April 23rd

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) is holding its third annual Earth Day Dinner and Auction on Friday, April 23rd at 6pm at the SeaTac Community Center, located at 13735 24th Ave South. The... [Read more]

New Environmental Learning Center Under Construction At Seahurst; Funding Help Still Needed

by Mark Neuman Construction continues on the new Environmental Learning Center located at the north end of Seahurst Park. “The vision of the Environmental Science Center (ESC) is to construct a world-class,... [Read more]

Ground Broken For New Environmental Learning Center

Manning shovels at the Environmental Learning Center groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday were (L to R) Burien Mayor Joan McGilton, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Georgette Valle, State House Rep.... [Read more]

Spring Classes Starting Up At Environmental Science Center

by Mark Neuman It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful spot to “go to school” than Seahurst Park, showcasing the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound right here in Burien. Our friends at... [Read more]