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Saving Native Plants to Save Ourselves

1/24/2022

 
Join Mt Baker, Kirkland, Beacon Hill and West Seattle Meaningful Movies, as well as Beacon Arts, for a community conversation on Zoom about the movies Insect Apocalypse and Why Lawns Must Die.  Please watch these two short videos on your own, in advance of our event. Then on January 27th, join us for a community conversation about these films. We will also be joined by Erica Guttman of the Native Plant Salvage Foundation,  a non-profit organization that also supports the habitat & water programs of WSU Extension.  She will share tips on how to get rid of your grass, and suggestions for Waterwise plant options.  After her presentation, we will have a panel of local Northwest plant enthusiasts to answer questions.
And... Free Native Plant (and seed) Door Prizes - First Come First Dibs
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INSECT APOCALYPSE tells of the alarming decline in insect populations that has been happening over the last 50 years.   It delves into what is causing it and how we can make a difference by planting native plants in our gardens.  The video features the renowned entomologist Doug Tallamy whose books include "Bringing Nature Home" and "Nature's Best Hope." 

WHY LAWNS MUST DIE takes a look at the grass lawn's history of class exploitation and settler colonialism and how that ties into the American lawn culture we see today. Also, the turfgrass lawn has a huge environmental impact. It's the biggest crop in the United States by area and requires a massive amount of fossil fuels, fertilizer, and chemicals to upkeep. Ultimately, the grass lawn is exacerbating climate change and the climate crisis. 


And... Here is a bonus video to watch on your own.
THE LITTLE THINGS THAT RUN THE WORLD shows us how to save native bees and other insects. Doug Tallamy tells us why, and how to do this in your own backyard, in a seminar presented by the City of Guelph and Pollination Guelph 
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Join here on Zoom

Little Free Seed Library is open for business!

11/23/2020

 
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Our new Little Free Seed Library is open for all. It's located just outside The Station Coffeeshop on 16th Ave S. There's room for gardening books on the top two shelves. Seeds, plants, pots and small tools can go on the bottom two shelves. We hope this becomes a well-used resource for our community!

Pollinator Garden 2.0 is here

5/11/2017

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Hello! A little update on the Pollinator Garden at Bayview Triangle. We had a very successful work party with volunteers from El Centro, Comcast, and Trees for Seattle. Thanks to all who braved the stormy day and worked so hard . We managed to weed and plant about 90% of the garden before we got completely rained out. Thanks to Metro and Urban Feed and Garden for the beautiful plants. Thanks to Katie from Trees for Seattle who took these photos and led the work party. It truly takes a community to make things happen. Stay tuned for our next work party date and enjoy the new plants when you walk by.
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Westside Plant & Garden Art Fair

5/1/2017

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Who: Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation
What: Westside Plant & Garden Art Fair
Where: 7141 California Ave SW
When: May 6, 10-3 & May 7, 10-2
Why: Plants, garden art, and fun activities for the whole family. Check out their website for more info.
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Pollinator Garden Gone

3/2/2017

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What was left on 2/19/17
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Pollinator garden in September 2016
If you have been keeping up with our Garden Club, you've probably heard us talk about our efforts over the past three years to clean up and maintain the Bayview Triangle at the corner of Beacon and 15th Ave S. We have held quarterly work parties, with Tree Ambassadors support, cleaning up trash and maintaining the landscape. In winter of 2015, we were given money from the city to plant a pollinator garden and installed a mason bee house to help our struggling pollinators and to bring some beauty to the corner.

Our garden club was shocked and saddened to discover that the pollinator garden was dug up last Thursday, Feb. 19th. Metro has decided to relocate a bus stop at the site and add in a bus shelter. As far as we can tell, no notice was given to us or the community. We are still in the midst of trying to find out how this happened and what the final plan is for the space. Stay tuned as we get more details. Thanks to the community for all of their support over the past 3 years. We hope to continue in some shape or form.
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January Garden Club meeting

1/4/2017

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Hope you had a great holiday and new years! The garden club is back so join us at Cafe Bengodi on Tuesday, 1/24, at 6:30 pm. We'll do some catching up, peruse some seed catalogs, and start planning for our next event, a presentation on Mason Bees, in February. Stay tuned for details or join us on Tuesday to help make it happen!
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Green Seattle Day is Nov. 12th!

10/23/2016

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Join the Green Seattle Day fun with our friends at Lewis Park. Join hundreds of volunteers planting thousands of plants in parks throughout the Emerald City. All community members are welcome!


This event is family-friendly and open to all ages. Volunteers will plant trees and other plants that will become the future forest of the park.

There will be a celebration FREE LUNCH and prizes at the Green Seattle Day Hub, Camp Long, after-party at 12:30, which is open to all volunteers from the other Green Seattle Day sites throughout the city. Visit their website for more details and to sign up.
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Celebrate Earth Day with us!

3/12/2016

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Pollinator Garden Work Party

Join the Beacon Hill Garden Club and Seattle Tree Ambassadors on Saturday, April 23rd from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. We will be doing some general clean up, weeding, and mulching at the Bayview Triangle (Beacon Ave S & 15th Ave S by the Shell Station). Check out the progress on our Pollinator Garden. We will also be setting up our mason bee house and putting out the bees for the spring. Everyone is welcome to join us! Dress for the weather and to get dirty. We will provide tools, gloves and snacks.
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Bayview Triangle Park Clean Up Party

9/24/2015

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Bayview Triangle Fall Clean-Up
Saturday, October 3rd
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Beacon Ave S & 15th Ave S 98144 (by the Shell Station)


Everyone is invited to join Tree Ambassador Marina and the Beacon Hill Garden Club to give the Bayview Triangle some love by picking up garbage, weeding, and discussing future planting plans. Wear long pants and close toed shoes. We’ll provide tools, safety gear and instruction. Enjoy the fall weather and meet your neighbors!

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Your invited to Pear-a-dise

8/5/2015

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Join us for Pear-a-dise! Please note the date change to Sunday, August 16th. This event, sponsored by the Beacon Hill Garden Club and the Beacon Mural Project is open to everyone. Free U-Pick pears from the 100 year old pear orchard at the Garden House. Share your favorite pear recipes. Learn more about the Garden Club and how you can be get involved with the Bayview Triangle Park. See the final design for the Beacon Mural project that will be unveiled on September 12th. Fun for the whole family.
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