REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s FREE workshop on soil is Sunday

REMINDER: Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a FREE workshop on soil this Sunday, May 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Burien Library. “A beautiful garden or yard... [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 Earth Day Dinner & Auction is April 20

Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s Earth Day Dinner and Auction will be from 6 – 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the SeaTac Community Center, located at 13735 24th Avenue South. “Please... [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]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Kids Art Contest Winners

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) has selected three artworks to celebrate Earth Day and keeping the earth healthy through environmental stewardship…

Environmental Science Center Holding After Hours Beach Walk Friday, Dec. 14

Scene from a previous nighttime beach walk. Click image to see larger version. Photo by Michael Brunk. Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a free After Hours Beach Walk on... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Art Contest for Kids

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) would like to invite kids ages 5-13 to participate in its third annual Earth Day Art Contest. The deadline is Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, and winners will... [Read more]

Burien’s Environmental Science Center Holding Free ‘Insectival’ this Saturday

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding an ‘Insectival’ from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 28 at their Seahurst Park location. But don’t let the title... [Read more]

REMINDER: Environmental Science Center’s ‘The Power of Plants’ is Saturday

REMINDER: Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s FREE ‘BIGFOOT BACKWOODS’ series “The Power of Plants will be from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 14. “Plants... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Bigfoot Birds’ Program Will Be June 23

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be hosting a FREE program on birding in the Northwest on Saturday, June 23rd from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wildlife photographer and active member of the... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s FREE ‘Bigfoot Beach: Crab Quest’ is Sunday

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) will be holding a FREE beach walk at Seahurst Park this Sunday, June 3rd from 10 a.m. – Noon, with Naturalists from the Seattle Aquarium and ESC roaming... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Bigfoot Adventure Series’ Starts Saturday

Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s ‘Bigfoot Adventure Series,’ a series of free family programs at Seahurst Park, begins this Saturday, May 19 and continues through July 28. The... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s ‘Bigfoot Adventure Series’ Runs May 19–July 28

Burien’s Environmental Science Center’s ‘Bigfoot Adventure Series,’ a series of free family programs at Seahurst Park, begins Saturday, May 19 and continues through July 28. The... [Read more]

JOBS: Burien’s Environmental Science Center looking to hire ‘Beach Naturalists’

Burien’s Environmental Science Center is looking to hire Beach Naturalists for the 2012 Spring Beach season. The gig pays $17-$18 per hour (DOE), and includes a one-hour training to help acquaint... [Read more]

REMINDER: Learn about Sustainable Yards & More at Free Workshop Sunday

REMINDER: The Environmental Science Center is teaming up with Sustainable Burien to present a FREE Workshop called ‘Your Sustainable Yard: Rain Gardens, Native Plants and More,’ to be held... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center’s Kids’ Art Contest Winners Announced

The Environmental Science Center (ESC) on Thursday (Feb. 9) announced the winners of the Earth Day Kids’ Art Contest. Congratulations go out to Anne Wilhite of Mr. Matthews’ 4th grade class at Marvista Elementary…

Environmental Science Center Names Winners Of Earth Day Art Contest

ESC Trustee Jacqueline Drumheller, Grand Prize Winner Olivia Gibson, Teacher Keith Matthews, Principal Michael Fosberg (L to R) This past Friday (Jan 28) the Environmental Science Center (ESC) presented... [Read more]

REMINDER: Moonlight Beach Walk At Seahurst Beach Saturday, Jan. 1st

REMINDER: This is a great way to ring in the New Year – the Environmental Science Center is sponsoring a FREE Moonlight Beach Walk on Saturday, Jan. 1st from 7:30pm – 9:30pm at Burien’s Seahurst... [Read more]

Local Students ‘Adopt-A-Park’ To Help Keep Burien Free Of Invasive Plants

Our friends at Burien Parks tell us that Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 15th), several students will be working their last day at Salmon Creek Park to do some additional invasive plant removal and native restoration,... [Read more]

Two Moonlit Beach Walks Coming To Seahurst: Dec. 4th and Jan. 1st

The next Moonlight Beach Walks will be from 7:30pm – 9:30pm on Saturday Dec. 4th and Saturday Jan. 1st at Seahurst Park Beach. Here’s more info from the Environmental Science Center’s website: Our... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center Announces Earth Day Art Contest For Kids

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) is holding its first annual Earth Day Art Contest, and they’re seeking two-dimensional artworks from kids, ages 5 to 13. Artworks must “celebrate... [Read more]

Caroline Bobanick Named Executive Director Of Environmental Science Center

Caroline Bobanick, a Burien resident since 2001, has been appointed as Executive Director of the Environmental Science Center (ESC), a local non-profit located in Seahurst Park that promotes environmental... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center's Earth Day Dinner & Auction Is April 23rd

Burien’s Environmental Science Center (ESC) is holding its third annual Earth Day Dinner and Auction on Friday, April 23rd at 6pm at the SeaTac Community Center, located at 13735 24th Ave South. The... [Read more]

New Environmental Learning Center Under Construction At Seahurst; Funding Help Still Needed

by Mark Neuman Construction continues on the new Environmental Learning Center located at the north end of Seahurst Park. “The vision of the Environmental Science Center (ESC) is to construct a world-class,... [Read more]