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]

New Local Burien Blog Starts, Will Focus On Eagle Landing Park

A new local blog has started – EagleLandingPark.blogspot.com – which will focus on Burien’s Eagle Landing Park (located at 14641 25th Ave SW), and published/edited by longtime area resident James... [Read more]

Extra High ‘King Tides’ Are Coming Dec. 27 – 29 & Jan. 13 – 17

The highest winter tides along Washington’s shorelines, also known as ‘King Tides,’ will be coming on two occasions soon: Dec. 27 – 29 and again Jan. 13 – 17. The state Department... [Read more]

READER PHOTO: Another Burien Tree Ablaze In Amazing Autumnal Red

From BTB Reader Ian Gunsul comes this recent photo of a tree ablaze in amazing autumnal red, taken behind a clinic at 1st Ave South and SW 136th in Burien: Click image to see larger version. Have a cool... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Natural Fall Beauty In Burien’s Eagle Landing Park

BTB Contributor Jim Branson sent us the following photos he shot in Burien’s Eagle Landing Park, showcasing nature’s amazing beauty this time of year (click images to see larger versions): #gallery-1... [Read more]

READER PHOTO: Fall Colors Ablaze In Tree At Burien Community Center

From Vino Bello’s Michele Smith comes this pic showing Fall colors ablaze on a tree in the parking lot of the Burien Community Center at 14700 6th Ave SW: Have a cool photo you’d like to share... [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]

PHOTOS: What Is The ‘Brown Gunk’ Found Seeping Into Seahurst Stream?

BTB Reader Bob Smith sent us some photos recently, of what he calls “brown gunk” that he recently discovered seeping into a stream in Seahurst Park, just south of the main entrance driveway... [Read more]

Cisco Morris Will Be At Tukwila’s Backyard Wildlife Festival May 14th

The City of Tukwila will be hosting its 11th annual Backyard Wildlife Festival on Saturday, May 14th, featuring garden tours, arts and crafts and guest speakers including local gardener and host of KING5’s... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed For Coho Salmon Outplant On Saturday, Jan. 22nd

Volunteers are needed to help “outplant” coho salmon eggs on Saturday, Jan. 22nd, beginning at 9am at the Miller Creek Plant of the Southwest Suburban Sewer District, located in Burien. “Each... [Read more]

96 Trees Along Ambaum Blvd. SW Have Been Marked For Death By City

Driving through Burien this morning, many motorists may have noticed large “X’s” marked on dozens of trees along Ambaum Blvd. SW, starting around SW 140th and continuing on and off to... [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]

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]

PHOTOS: Lowest Tide Of The Summer At Local Beaches

The lowest tide of the summer occurred at our local beaches today, almost three and a half feet lower than average. When these low tides happen, you’ll find volunteer naturalists at Seahurst Beach... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Celebrate Hayfever Season With Photos Of Flowers

Spring is here, and with it comes nicer, longer days, blooming flowers, and everyone’s favorite – HAYFEVER! To celebrate these sensational seasonal sniffles, today’s Photo Friday is... [Read more]

Master Gardeners Returning To Burien For Free Consultation Twice A Week

If it’s springtime, then it’s time for Master Gardeners to return to Burien like swallows to Capistrano, to help all us non-green thumbers with gardening and pest control questions for no charge. These... [Read more]

10th Annual Backyard Wildlife Festival Coming To Tukwila May 8th

What do you get when you mix wildlife habitat advocacy with a fun, FREE, all-day event featuring varieties of entertainment and educational sessions? You get the Backyard Wildlife Festival, celebrating... [Read more]

Renovated Mathison Park Dedication & Arbor Day Celebration Is April 13th

Burien Parks will be celebrating the dedication of the newly-renovated Mathison Park, along with Arbor Day on Tuesday, April 13th beginning at 10am. Since August 2009, the park has been undergoing some... [Read more]