Burien Climate & Environment News - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Friends of Saltwater State Park to host Earth Day event with beach and forest walks on Saturday, April 18

by B-Town Blog StaffApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

A family-friendly Earth Day celebration is planned for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Saltwater State Park in Des Moines, offering a full day of outdoor activities for all ages. The […]

MASTER GARDENER: New Garden Companions for 2026

by Bruce BennettMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

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Volunteers invited to ‘Spring into the Park’ event in Normandy Park on Saturday, Mar. 21

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

PHOTO FRIDAY: Downtown Burien turns into winter wonderland a week before spring starts

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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Volunteers sought for June 2-4 StormFest environmental education event at Des Moines Beach Park

by B-Town Blog StaffMarch 8, 2026March 11, 2026

Tilth Alliance recruiting residents for 2026 Soil and Water Stewardship Program

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Cold snap prompts Tuesday night opening of Burien Severe Weather Shelter

by B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026

Burien Severe Weather Shelter to open tonight and operate through Monday, Jan. 19

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

Volunteers needed to help restore Salmon Creek Ravine Park on MLK Day Monday, Jan. 19

by B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Local father and son complete 4 Polar Bear Plunges in one day across south King County on New Year’s Day

by Scott SchaeferJanuary 2, 2026January 2, 2026

VIDEO: Attorney General Nick Brown addresses Trump administration lawsuits and local economic pressures at South Sound Legislative Breakfast

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 19, 2025December 19, 2025

VIDEOS: Evacuation ordered in Tukwila area Monday after Desimone Levee breach

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Burien family launches fundraiser after river erosion/flooding destroys grandparents home

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Maritime High School student launches Cold Weather Clothing Drive in downtown Burien

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 13, 2025December 13, 2025

WEATHER: Historic flooding continues across region, more atmospheric rivers on the way, forecaster warns

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025

PHOTOS: Roads, parks closed due to flooding Tuesday

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

City receives grant, asks residents to shape future of Burien’s trees and forests

by B-Town Blog StaffDecember 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Donations requested as Burien Severe Weather Shelter assists growing number of residents

by B-Town Blog StaffNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025

WEATHER: Wind Advisory issued for area from Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning

by B-Town Blog StaffOctober 25, 2025October 25, 2025

SeaTac’s Angle Lake, others in south King County at lowest water level since 2018, data shows

by B-Town Blog StaffOctober 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Volunteers needed for International Coastal Cleanup at Burien’s Seahurst Park on Saturday, Sept. 20

by B-Town Blog StaffSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Burien Solar Punk Festival this Saturday, Aug. 16 will highlight green technology and community innovation

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 12, 2025August 12, 2025

WEATHER: Heat Advisory in effect through Tuesday for south King County

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025

UPDATE: Burien Town Square Park’s Water Fountain undergoing final repairs, isn’t quite open yet

by Scott SchaeferJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025