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The bald-hip rose puts out fragrant flowers in spring that range from pink to lavender to red. In fall, pollinated flowers become orange to red pear-shaped rose hips that feed birds and small mammals.
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The plants, animals, fungi, microbes, and other natural features that make up “urban habitat” are important to the character, function, and livability of cities.
Some introduced plant species can diminish biodiversity. Other plants produce poisons that can harm wildlife. Learn what plants to avoid when figuring out what to plant or remove in your outdoor space.
Start a garden in a planting strip along the street. Explore our interactive corridor map, find what to grow, and start nurturing today.
Gardeners can check out seeds for free from the library to plant. Then after harvest, gardeners bring seeds back to the library for others to enjoy in future growing seasons.
Take a virtual tour of Capitol hill with naturalist and author David B. Williams and gain a new appreciation of the nature of the city and its wild side.
Check out our list of local wildlife-supporting plant stores and nurseries, organizations, and community science opportunities.
Nature of Your Neighborhood is a collaboration between Birds Connect Seattle, the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict, and the Seattle Bird Conservation Partnership. Our goal is to foster relationships between the people and the nature of their neighborhoods.
