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SKM MasterGardenerSunflowerPollinator
Posted inBurien News

MASTER GARDENERS: The art of living pollinators

by Marie Kurka-BrownJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

As a young child, I would garden with my father, and our conversations always revolved around “The Art of Living” as he called it. Creating a destination where you want to stay and […]

SKM BurienNPRecycleEvent053026
Posted inBurien News

Burien, Normandy Park hosting Spring Recycling Event this Saturday, May 30

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
BTB CityBurienComposting060326
Posted inBurien News

Learn to turn kitchen scraps Into compost at free Burien workshop on Wednesday, June 3

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
BTB OlympiaOystersWikimedia26
Posted inBurien News

Let’s restore native oysters to Burien and Des Moines waters

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 28, 2026May 28, 2026
SKM POSAirplaneMtRainier2026
Posted inBurien News

Public comment period begins for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for SAMP near-term projects

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026
SKM LetterToTheEditor2023 2
Posted inBurien News

LETTER: Residents urged to weigh in on Sea-Tac Airport expansion proposal, which would increase flights by 30%

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 24, 2026May 24, 2026
SKM CleanEnergyAwards2026
Posted inBurien News

State awards solar grants to Tukwila, Kent clean energy projects

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026
BTB HilltopRestorationDay051626
Posted inBurien News

Volunteers sought for Hilltop Park restoration effort in Burien this Saturday, May 16

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 13, 2026May 13, 2026
SKM BurienNPRecycling053026
Posted inBurien News

Spring recycling event and rain barrel sale will be Saturday, May 30

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMay 10, 2026May 9, 2026
BTB GreenBurienPartnership2026
Posted inBurien News

Green Burien Partnership report shows gains in tree canopy, restoration efforts

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
SKM ESCLowTideEvents2026
Posted inBurien News

Environmental Science Center will again host low tide beach programs at Burien’s Seahurst Park Beach through August

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
SKM DMEarthDaySSP041826
Posted inFeatured Post

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inBurien News

MASTER GARDENER: New Garden Companions for 2026

by Bruce BennettMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
SKM NPSpringIntoThePark032126
Posted inBurien News

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
SKM GreenSheenPaintRecycling032826
Sponsored

Get a jump start on spring cleaning at Free Paint Recycling event in Tukwila on Saturday, Mar. 28

Sponsored by GreenSheen Paint March 13, 2026March 12, 2026
SKM Stormfest2026 scaled 1
Posted inBurien News

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffMarch 8, 2026March 11, 2026
SKM MasterGardenersofKingCounty20
Posted inBurien News

MASTER GARDENERS: Gardening: A gentle invitation to begin again

by Marie Kurka-BrownMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
BTB ESCVolunteersNeeded2026
Posted inBurien News

Environmental Science Center seeking Volunteers for Seahurst Beach Naturalist program

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Weed Warriors to host public tour of Myers Way Wetland on Friday, Feb. 27

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 22, 2026February 22, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Tilth Alliance recruiting residents for 2026 Soil and Water Stewardship Program

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
Posted inBurien News

Volunteer to help local parks on MLK Day of Service in Burien and SeaTac this Monday, Jan. 19

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 18, 2026January 18, 2026
Posted inBurien News

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffJanuary 5, 2026January 5, 2026
Posted inBurien News

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

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

PHOTOS: Roads, parks closed due to flooding Tuesday

Avatar photoby B-Town Blog StaffDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025
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Water you doing to prepare for a flood?

Sponsored by Public Health – Seattle & King County December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

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Burien Events

May 22
May 22 - July 21

Public comment period for Port of Seattle’s Draft EIS for airport SAMP runs through July 21

Jun 4
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Farmers Market at Burien Town Square Park

Jun 4
10:30 am - 11:30 am

City of Burien to raise Pride Flag for sixth consecutive year on Thursday, June 4

Jun 5
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Burien handgun lockbox giveaway scheduled for June 5 at Town Square Park

Jun 5
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

High school drivers invited to race King County Sheriff’s Office at Pacific Raceways Friday, June 5

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