“CSI:Highline” (Community Salmon Investigation) Training Starts Oct. 7th

Dennis Clark, Miller/Walker Creek Basin Steward, tells us that the Community Salmon Investigation for Highline – aka “CSI: Highline” – has garnered great interest from the Burien, Normandy Park,... [Read more]

PHOTO: Longtime Normandy Park Resident Becomes Steward Of The Cove

Gerri Allsopp, a Normandy Park resident since 1959, pauses after shoveling weeds at the cove Saturday morning. This was Allsopp's first day volunteering with the Stewards of the Cove. "I have... [Read more]

FOLLOWUP: Decrease In Toxic Algae In Lake Burien Reported

On Thursday (Sept. 9th), we received word from Miller/Walker Creek Basin Steward Dennis Clark that the latest water sample taken from Lake Burien for the toxic algae showed an actual 36% decrease (read... [Read more]

Next Sustainable Burien Meeting Is Sunday, Sept. 12th

The next Sustainable Burien meeting will be at 2pm on Sunday, Sept. 12th at the Burien Library. Here are the details: WHAT: Sustainable Burien’s monthly meeting. WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 12th, from 2pm... [Read more]

Recycling Collection Event & Rain Barrel Sale Is Saturday, Sept. 18th

The cities of Normandy Park and Burien are co-sponsoring a Recycling Collection Event and Rain Barrel Sale on Saturday, Sept. 18th at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, located at 19010... [Read more]

Sustainable Burien’s Sunday Meeting Moved To Community Garden

The good folks at Sustainable Burien want our Readers to know that their next meeting, set for this Sunday, Aug. 8th, is being moved from the usual spot at the new library to Burien’s Community Gardens,... [Read more]

Business Recycling Collection Event Is Thursday, July 29th

A Business Recycling Collection Event is planned for Thursday, July 29th from 11am – 4pm at the Criminal Justice Training Center, located at 19010 First Ave South. The event is sponsored by the cities... [Read more]

SLIDESHOW: Workers Use Green Tech To “Recycle” White Center House

Got Green and the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) did a demo of their plans to “recycle” an abandoned house Wednesday morning (July 21) in White Center, with 14 participants... [Read more]

“The New Phone Book’s Here!” & I Don’t Want It; Here’s How To Opt Out

by Scott Schaefer This weekend, some rude dude named “DEX” dumped a plastic bag containing two large books I didn’t ask for on my front walkway. That’s right – the new white... [Read more]

Cool Down By Whackin’ Weeds At Local Parks This Weekend

Summer’s finally here, and what better way to embrace it than by whackin’ weeds at local parks? Volunteers are needed at two local parks, to help remove invasive plants like ivy, blackberry... [Read more]

Steve Richmond Of Garden Cycles At Sustainable Burien’s Next Meeting

Steve Richmond of Garden Cycles will talk about invasive plant issues as it relates to ecosystem health and more at the next Sustainable Burien meeting, at 2pm on Sunday, July 11th at the Burien Library. Steve... [Read more]

Ride Your Bike To The B-Town Bike Fair At The Wild Strawberry Fest Saturday

Making your way around Burien this past week you may noticed the orange posters and even caught sight of a mysterious green bike sitting out in front of stores and public spaces.  These are all part... [Read more]

“Making Your Home A Hybrid” Topic Of Sunday’s Sustainable Burien Meeting

“Making Your Home a Hybrid” will be discussed at the next Sustainable Burien meeting, at 2pm this Sunday, June 13h at the Burien Library. Guest speaker will be Eric Thomas, founder of Solar... [Read more]

Free Electronics Recycling Event Coming To Tukwila June 18-20

An electronics recycling event for area residents will be held the weekend of June 18-20th at the South Center South industrial park off West Valley Hwy at 18435 Olympic Ave South in Tukwila. Like last... [Read more]

Burien Boasts Bountiful And Botanical “Bee-Patches”

by Rob Johnson In case anyone didn’t know, Burien now boasts a wonderful community garden at 437 SW 144th, behind the old Community Center. Many of the gardeners are folks who are just getting back... [Read more]

Miller Creek Restoration Party Is Saturday, May 15th from 9am – 11am

Looking for a great way to celebrate the weather and do good for Mother Nature in your neighborhood? The answer is simple: go to the Miller Creek Restoration Party on Saturday, May 15th from 9am –... [Read more]

Spring Recycling Collection Event & Bin Sale Is Saturday, May 15th

The Normandy Park/Burien Spring Recycling Collection Event and Bin Sale is scheduled for this Saturday, May 15th, between 9am – 3pm at the Washington State Criminal Justice Center, 19010 First Ave... [Read more]

Sustainable Burien’s Next Meeting Is Sunday From 2pm – 4pm

Upcoming projects, including the “Wild Strawberry Festival” will be discussed at the next Sustainable Burien meeting, at 2pm this Sunday, May 9th at the Burien Library. On the agenda this Sunday... [Read more]

Learn About Energy Efficient Lighting From City Light At Fred Meyer Saturday

Seattle City Light energy conservation experts will be on hand this Saturday, May 8th, from 10:30am – 2pm at the Burien Fred Meyer (14300 1st Ave. South) to help customers learn more about energy... [Read more]