Nominate Your Favorite ‘Outstanding Citizen’ For City Of Burien Awards

The City of Burien announced this week that it’s seeking nominations for its “Outstanding Citizens Awards,” which are given out at the city’s annual awards ceremony, scheduled for... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes From Sea-Tac Airport’s New Recycling Program

On Thursday morning (April 15), the Port of Seattle demonstrated a new environmental program at Sea-Tac Airport – a centralized off-aircraft recycling system they claim will reduce waste sent to... [Read more]

FREE, Low-Tide Nighttime Beach Walk At Seahurst Park Tonight

There will be a FREE, low-tide, nighttime beach walk tonight (Fri., Feb. 26th) at Seahurst Park Beach from 7:30pm to 9pm. These are always fun, adventurous family (or creative “date night”)... [Read more]

Appreciate Native Plants With A Unique Yard Tour Sunday

BTB Contributor Jim Branson alerts us that Native Plant Appreciation Week starts Sunday, May 3rd, and Earnie Thompson of Normandy Park will be showing his innovative yard to the public from 10am to 3pm.

Earnie lives at at 625 SW 189th Street, on the north edge of Nature Trails Park, at the corner of 8th Ave SW and SW 189th Street (map below)…

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]

Seahurst Park Seawall Removal Meeting Is Nov. 6th

A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, 2008, to take citizen comment regarding proposed changes to the seawall on the north end of Seahurst Park. As part of the City’s... [Read more]

“Earth Hour” Sat. Night – Go Dark For 1 Hour!

“Earth Hour” is this Saturday night, March 29th, when all citizens are asked to turn off their lights, shut off their computers, TVs, Wiis, Xboxes and other electrical appliances and totally... [Read more]

Help Burien Out – Be A Steward For Miller And Walker Creeks

From the King County Miller and Walker Creeks Stewardship Page: We all can be good stewards of Miller and Walker Creeks! Whether you live right next to the streams or a mile away, your actions can help... [Read more]