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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
We partner with community to champion thriving and equitable parks and public spaces. Tell us why you #LoveParks 🌿
Seattlelinktr.ee/seattleparksfo…Joined September 2010
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Congratulations to all who pitched incredible ideas in the NextCycle Washington Circular Accelerator - including our partners Restaurant 2 Garden! More about their work: bit.ly/SPF-R2G
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WA Department of Ecology
@EcologyWA
Restaurant 2 Garden was awarded the $5,000 Community Impact Award for its work creating a decentralized and hyper-local community composting operation using local restaurant food waste from Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
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A photo of the Restaurant 2 Garden team, which was awarded $5,000 and the Community Impact Award for its work creating a decentralized and hyper-local community composting facility in Seattle’s Chinatown International District.
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Huge congratulations and gratitude to every community member who advocated in support of this bill, championing play equity for ALL! 💚
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@KCPlayEquity
@kcplayequity
WE DID IT!🔥 Today @GovInslee signed our #RecessForWA bill into law! WA state students in grades K-5 will be guaranteed at least 30 minutes of recess beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. recessforwa.org/recess-bill-si #PlayEquity
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Incredible, community-led work is happening and thriving in Rainier Beach! Take a moment to learn more about Be'er Sheva Park, Rainier Beach Playfield Skatepark, and so many other projects powered by dedicated residents:
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The Seattle Times
@seattletimes
The community-led efforts will showcase the rich cultural fabric of the neighborhood and create more opportunities for local youth. (Via @Margo_vs) st.news/3Hskugz
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Congratulations to
@FuturewiseWA
and everyone involved for their incredible efforts in advocating for HB 1181! We're grateful for all you've done to keep improving the state's response to climate change.💚
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The Nature Conservancy in Washington
@Conserve_WA
Major victory in the WA Legislature! HB 1181 is on its way to the Governor's desk for signature. Our communities will be better prepared for the coming climate impacts. 🏘️🌿 This has been a long labor of love, thank you especially @DavinaDuerr @FuturewiseWA and @GovInslee
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Such an exciting time for our partners with the Pathways Park project! More about it on our website --> bit.ly/SPF-Pathways-P
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Seattle Parks
@SeattleParks
Construction at Pathways Park, 5201 Sand Point Way NE, begins on Monday, April 17. This is an exciting community driven park renovation project. To learn more & find other play area options in the neighborhood visit fal.cn/3xpOJ @SeaParksFdtn
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
It's not too late to apply! Submit ideas by March 17th. Full details: naahillahee.org/indigenous-art
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Na'ah Illahee Fund
@naahillaheefund
Indigenous Arts & Culture (ARTS) grant-funding projects led by Indigenous people in the Seattle Urban Native community →Events offering a arts/culture →Public art displays →Music events →Murals →Events w/strong community support link in bio #indigenousgrants @SeattleArts
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Celebrate the upcoming groundbreaking on Pathways Park at Ravenna Brewing’s Conservatory on 3/19 from 3-7pm. All are welcome and wanted. 💚 $1 from every pint of Pathways Park IPA sold will go directly to Friends of Pathways Park. More info:
elispark.org
Cheers!
Come raise a glass with us! Drop into The Conservatory, Ravenna Brewing’s beautiful new event space, on March 19th anytime between 3-7 to celebrate the upcoming groundbreaking on Pathways Park. A...
Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
It's been a long time coming! Construction on the Rainier Beach Playfield Skatepark is scheduled to start in 2024. Watch KING 5's piece on why it's so needed - and donate to show your support today >> bit.ly/SPF-RBSkatePar
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KING 5 News
@KING5Seattle
Construction on the skatepark is expected to start in 2024. king5.com/article/news/r
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Join our partners with Friends of Troll's Knoll for a work party this Sat, March 4th from 9a-12p. Along with distributing some new wood chips + soil, they have bird nesting boxes to hang! 🪶 Interested? RSVP to fremonttrollsknoll@gmail.com.
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Our friends at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands are hosting a Seed Swap and Community Kitchen on Saturday, February 25th at 5513 S Cloverdale St! 🌱 The community is invited: bring your extra seeds if you’ve got them, your garden questions, and your appetite.
Square graphic with a blue background. Text across the top reads: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. Larger text reads: Seed Swap & Community Kitchen. Two photos show a hand holding black and white seeds, and an East African lunch plate. Text beneath reads: Saturday, February 25th, Seed Swap, 1-4p.m., East African Vegan Lunch, 1-2:30p.m.
Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Happy #LoveParks Day! We believe that spending some time outside and in the community is a great way to show love to yourself and others. So bundle up and get into your favorite parks + public spaces today! Reply to share your favorite spots with us 💚
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Seattle Parks Foundation
@SeaParksFdtn
Congratulations to our partners with Puma Playfield at Concord International Elementary School! The project has received a ✨$250,000✨ grant via
@WSRCO
to transform their playground and field into a much-needed recreation area that will be available to the whole community.
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KING 5 News
@KING5Seattle
The Seattle Parks Foundation said South Park has 40 square feet of greenspace per resident, compared to the average 387 square feet across Seattle. king5.com/article/news/l
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