Last weekend, Seattle Parks hosted a “Mini-Summit” for Natural Areas. There were over 20 groups and about 100 people from around town who are concerned with Natural Areas in Seattle Parks. There was an exhibit hall where the different groups … Continue reading The Skunk on the Table
Passive Uses are: Universal – uses that are available to virtually everyone Compatible – they are compatible with other passive uses and with the other living creatures that depend upon the land for habitat. Free – they do not require … Continue reading Passive Use, a Thin Green Line
Dear City Leaders, The Seattle Nature Alliance has repeatedly said that our natural area policies should be fair, sustainable, and wise. Of the three, “wise” may be the most important. Without wise leadership, we will never be assured we’ll have … Continue reading We Are Everyone
Slow Nature is catching on fast. “Slow” Movements are really popular right now: Slow Food, Slow Fashion, Slow Parenting, and many more. Now, there’s Slow Nature. (It’s about time, right?) Why Slow? Slow Nature isn’t claiming there’s anything wrong with speeding through a forest or natural area. It’s fun to sail through a forest canopy on a zipline, hurtle over obstacles on a mountain bike, or run really fast on a trail. You get your exercise and your nature-fix all in one brisk outing. It’s like killing two birds with one stone. But, when you … Continue reading Slow Nature
Would you walk down this path alone? Those of us who spend a lot of time in nature would say yes, of course! We feel comfortable in shadowy forests because we’re familiar with them. We’d probably feel safer in an … Continue reading How the Culture of Fear threatens Nature
What if you could time-travel to the Age of Dinosaurs, perhaps to wander through a misty forest and gather a few seeds? Could you plant your own little Jurassic Forest back here at home? It’s a bit like what the … Continue reading Jurassic Forest of West Seattle
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