LETTER: Neighborhood group suing City of Burien over Westmark development

[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:] The City of Burien has recently issued a permit... [Read more]

Neighbors of Seahurst Park to discuss Westmark Development at May 7 meeting

There will be a ‘Neighbors of Seahurst Park’ community meeting on Tuesday, May 7, starting at 7 p.m. at the Sound Vista Condominiums Cabana, located at the corner of 12th Ave SW and 132nd Lane... [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]

Walk-n-Talk your way through Burien’s Seahurst Park this Sunday

Care to walk through a wooded ravine, bright green with spring? This Sunday, May 5, our Walk-n-Talk will start at the top of the hill and walk down the service road to the Marine Science Center at the... [Read more]

Ever feel like you’re being watched in Seahurst Park? You are – by a Tree!

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks to Crystal D. German for the news tip for this story!] Story & Photos by Scott Schaefer If you’ve ever felt like you’re being watched while walking through Burien’s... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Body of Fin Whale Washes Up at Seahurst Park Beach Saturday

Saturday morning around 10 a.m., the body of a fin whale – perhaps as long as 70 feet – washed up on the beach at Seahurst Park in Burien. The deceased animal’s body ended up about 100 yards south of the Environmental Science Center…

Fish & Wildlife Officer Apparently Slips on Ice, Gets Injured at Seahurst Park

BTB Reader Krista McIntyre texted us (you can also do so 24/7 at 206-659-8768) from Seahurst Park early Saturday afternoon (Jan. 12), where she saw “six cops and an aid unit,” including State... [Read more]

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]

REPORT: ‘Chico,’ a 1-Eyed Chihuahua, May Have Been Spotted in Seahurst Park

We first reported about this missing one-eyed, 11-year old male Chihuahua dog Aug. 24 (and last seen Aug 17) may have been spotted recently in Seahurst Park, according to a Reader report: Click image... [Read more]

Burien Parks Hits Home Run With Family Campout At Seahurst Park

This past weekend the north shoreline at Seahurst Park sprouted a colorful collection of all shapes and sizes. Not sea life or flowers this time though, instead the park played host to a small village... [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]

Governor Gregoire Visits Burien’s Rain Gardens and Seahurst Park

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire was in Burien this past Wednesday (Jul. 18) as part of a whirlwind tour around the state looking at projects aimed at improving the environmental health of the Puget... [Read more]

PHOTOS: The Wonders of Seahurst Park at Low Tide

Today saw the lowest tide of the year at Burien’s Seahurst Park at -3.8 feet. The event saw a fleet of school buses visiting the park to drop off students from around the area taking advantage of... [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]

Did You Forage Through Seahurst Park Sunday? Maureen Hoffmann Did…

Did you forage your way through Seahurst Park on Sunday? (read our original event listing here) Our friend and local Artist Maureen Hoffmann did (along with 33 others), as part of a Sustainable Burien... [Read more]

Seahurst Park Closed Friday Due To Road Conditions And Downed Trees

Burien Parks sent out the following Tweet Friday morning, Jan. 20, which included the photo above of a downed tree blocking the road to Seahurst Park: Seahurst Park in #Burien is closed to the public... [Read more]

PHOTOS: King Tide Visits Burien’s Seahurst Park

This weekend marks the return of unusually high tides to the Washington coastline, including Burien’s own Seahurst Park. These tides are called “king tides” and they happen during the winter... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Kicking Off A New Year Of Sunsets At Seahurst Park

What’s a photographer to do with a day of expected good weather? Get out and shoot photos of course! And that’s exactly what BTB photog Michael Brunk did on Thursday evening. Taking advantage... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Environmental Science Center Celebrates Grand Opening

On Sunday (Oct. 23) the Environmental Science Center at Seahurst Park opened its doors to the public to celebrate its grand opening. This new facility is located on the beach, north of the turning circle... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: A Fall Sunset At Seahurst Park

You can’t tell it by looking out the window now, but we actually managed to string together a couple of nice evenings within the last week. Photographer Michael Brunk jumped at this chance to visit... [Read more]

Environmental Science Center At Seahurst Park Opening In October

In just a little less than a month, the new Environmental Science Center at Seahurst Park will open it’s doors to the public and celebrate the completion of a $1.3 million project to establish a... [Read more]

Seahurst Park Beach Re-Opened For Swimming After Sewage Spill

According to the State Department of Ecology, Seahurst Park Beach has been re-opened after being closed to swimming Friday (Sept. 16th) due to a sewage spill. According to the state: “Sample results... [Read more]