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Seattle-Area Gardening & Biodiversity Resources
Check out our list of local wildlife-supporting plant stores and nurseries, organizations, and community science opportunities.
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Articles, webinars, tips and ideas to start nurturing nature in your own neighborhood
Check out our list of local wildlife-supporting plant stores and nurseries, organizations, and community science opportunities.
Despite the urban character and the high population density, a surprising diversity of life exists in Capitol Hill. Explore a few physical aspects of our urban ecosystems and meet some of its more-than-human residents.
Do you want to plant a tree, create butterfly habitat, or start a vegetable garden but don’t have a yard? Learn how planting strips are a great place to start your own garden!
This workshop will guide you through the process and materials needed to help you decide if Mason Bees are right for you and your garden, whether you have a small deck or an open garden.
Look closer…and meet the local insects that pollinate the plants around your Seattle neighborhoods. Learn about some of our amazing native pollinating insects.
Learn about container gardening with shrubs, trees, herbs, veggies, perennials, and annuals. A special focus will be on plantings that provide pollinators with food and that encourage bird habitat.
The plants, animals, fungi, microbes, and other natural features that make up “urban habitat” are important to the character, function, and livability of cities.
Three inspiring local food justice practitioners will share how their work in urban farming improves access to healthy foods, fosters relationships to land, and builds community.
A collaborative project led by the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict and Seattle Audubon with support from members of the Seattle Bird Conservation Partnership. Our goal is to improve access to and between green spaces while improving habitat quality for birds, insect pollinators, and other wildlife.
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.