Council makes Shoreline Plan changes; settlement with Ecology anticipated

by Ralph Nichols Carefully crafted changes to four key provisions of Burien’s Shoreline Master Program (SMP), approved by a 6-1 city council vote June 3, will now be reviewed by the state Department... [Read more]

Burien’s HomeTask shredded just under 2 tons of paper during Shred Day

On Saturday, April 20, HomeTask hosted “Shred Day” at its downtown office as its participation in Discover Burien’s Annual Clean Sweep, shredding just under two tons of paper! From financial... [Read more]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center ‘Seahurst Saturdays’ start May 18

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) at Seahurst Park will be holding ‘Seahurst Saturday’ family programs this summer, on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – Noon (except for June 8), starting... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s FREE workshop on soil will be May 19

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a FREE workshop on soil on Sunday, May 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Burien Library. “A beautiful garden or yard depends on healthy... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Scenes from Discover Burien’s annual ‘Clean Sweep’ on Saturday

Dozens of volunteers got up bright and early Saturday morning to help brighten downtown Burien during Discover Burien’s annual ‘Clean Sweep,’ which started at 8 a.m. at the Fire Station. BTB... [Read more]

Spring Recycling Collection Event is this Saturday at Tyee Parking Lot in SeaTac

The City of SeaTac’s Spring Recycling Collection Event for King County Residents will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. this Saturday, April 13, at the Tyee Educational Complex Parking Lot (4424 South 188th... [Read more]

City of Burien Plants Arbor Day Tree in Honor of Fred Henzi Wednesday

The City of Burien planted a tree in Shorewood Park for Arbor Day, as well as to honor longtime volunteer Fred Henzi on Wednesday, April 10…

Volunteers Wanted for West Duwamish Earth Day Habitat Help on April 20

Nature Consortium will bring together two live painters, over seven live musicians, and 500 shovel-wielding volunteers from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 for a unique Earth Day celebration in... [Read more]

Help Beautify Burien During Annual Clean Sweep Event Saturday, April 20

Discover Burien (we’re members, and Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the board) will be holding its annual ‘Clean Sweep’ event on Saturday, April 20, where everyone is invited... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Party April 12

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party at Walker Preserve from 2 – 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker Preserve have removed large amounts of invasive... [Read more]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Why Did This Tree Have to Die?’

[EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a Reader. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The B-Town Blog nor its staff:] Click image to see larger version. This tree... [Read more]

Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste FREE at Wastemobile Event March 22–24

All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost when the Wastemobile comes to Burien the weekend of March... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Don’t Feed the Monster’ Workshop is March 10

The Environmental Science Center, Sustainable Burien, and Sustainable West Seattle, with support from the City of Burien, King County, and The Russell Family Foundation are sponsoring ‘Don’t... [Read more]

Put Those Matches Down, Buddy – Stage 1 Burn Ban Re-Issued for King County

Due to continuing cold weather and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has re-issued a Stage 1 burn ban for King County, effective at 4 p.m. today – Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. A Stage... [Read more]

Stage 2 Burn Ban Issued, in Effect ‘Until Further Notice’

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued a Stage 2 burn ban for King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, “to protect residents from worsening air quality,” according to a statement. The ban... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Volunteers Clean Up Styrofoam from Washed-Up Dock in Burien

Burien Parks Board member and past winner of the city’s ‘Environmental Citizen of the Year’ award Jean Spohn sent us the following photos, showing a group of “good folk”... [Read more]

Order Amended to Speed Cleanup of Lora Lake Apartment Site in Burien

An amendment to a legal agreement between the Department of Ecology and the Port of Seattle will speed cleanup of the Lora Lake Apartments site in Burien (map below), according to an announcement released... [Read more]

REMINDER: Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party is Saturday

REMINDER: The Walker Preserve Invasive Plant Removal Work Party is this Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – and volunteers are still needed to help. “Since 2008, volunteers in Walker... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed for Work Party at Salmon Creek Ravine Saturday, Oct. 6

Volunteers are needed for a Work Party at Salmon Creek Ravine, starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. “It has been many months since the last work party in the Spring when we planted lots of native... [Read more]

Volunteers Needed to Remove Invasive Plants at Walker Preserve Saturday

Volunteers are needed for an invasive plant removal work party in the Walker Preserve from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 22. Help is needed to seek out English ivy and remove it from trees... [Read more]

Dottie Harper Park to be Cleaned of Contaminated Soil Starting this Week

Last week, it was the scene of a community lantern festival called Arts-A-Glow, where dozens of families and children frolicked in the woods. This week, Burien’s Dottie Harper Park will be one of seven area parks being cleaned up…

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Coming to Burien Sept. 14–16

All King County and area residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other common household hazardous waste free of charge when the Wastemobile rolls into Burien for a collection... [Read more]

Learn About Wildlife Habitats at Next Sustainable Burien Meeting Sept. 9

Sustainable Burien’s next meeting will be from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 9, and will focus on wildlife habitats at home or in the community. This next gathering will take place at a new... [Read more]

SAVE THE DATE: Free Recycling Event Coming to Burien Saturday, Sept. 15

A free recycling event will be held for Burien and Normandy Park residents on Saturday Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, 19010 1st Ave South. Compost... [Read more]