Among the Latine Conservation Month celebration organizers, our view of conservation can mean more than caring for plants and wildlife – it can include caring for the places we call home and the relationships we build with one another. This September, organizations across Seattle and Yakima are coming together to celebrate those connections through Latine Conservation Month with […]

Do you know the feeling of arriving at a gathering, scanning the group, and realizing you’re the only person there who looks like you? It comes with a complex and sometimes subtle set of emotions, often centered around the uncertainty of being treated differently from everyone else. For many BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) folks in predominantly white spaces, including restoration and environmental work in and around […]

As we enter the month of May, we approach National Love a Tree Day. According to the National Day Calendar, “National Love a Tree Day on May 16th celebrates the joys of life provided by trees. Whether you love reading in the shade or taking a bite out of a fresh fruit pie, National Love a Tree Day encourages everyone to […]

Have you ever spotted a great horned owl? Last December, a young parkgoer was fortunate enough to find one – in an unfortunate situation. Near the Jefferson Horticulture Facility in Beacon Hill’s Jefferson Park, the majestic bird was stuck hanging from a tree by an abandoned kite line when a young girl biking nearby saw it and reported it to a nearby Seattle Parks and […]

On October 25th, 2025, gentle showers dripped through trees, the earthy smell of moist soil filled the air, and raincoat-clad volunteers gathered together for a day of collective action. Green Seattle Day 2025 marked a very special milestone: Green Seattle Partnership’s 20th anniversary! Thank you all to the dedicated volunteers committed to expanding and maintaining […]

At the Green Seattle Partnership, we believe in building a more resilient urban forest across Seattle. That’s why we are so excited to share about our role in the Foresting Seattle Initiative, a 5-year project that aims to restore our urban forests, cultivate neighborhood leadership, and create opportunities for green jobs for youth. Supported with […]

Trillium Sustainability GSP is excited to bring on Trillium Sustainability to support community stewardship at Kubota Garden Natural Area led by Sustainability Coach & Educator Tareq Fayyad (they/them). Trillium aspires to heal land and culture in the web that connects stewardship, climate resilience, community support systems, and restorative justice. We support citizens and communities on […]

In honor of Women’s History Month, GSP is highlighting some of the women across our partnership who are shaping the future of Seattle’s urban forest. From restoration work, to connecting folks to their local environment, these women bring expertise and dedication to every action they do, empowering communities and the next generation of women in […]

Summer is just around the corner and Green Seattle Partnership is excited to share seasonal opportunities that will provide youth with valuable, hands-on experience in ecological restoration and community care. Through these career exposure and job training programs. youth work with our partner organizations to care for Seattle parklands while learning about how we nurture Seattle’s […]

Get involved with Green Seattle Partnership this summer by applying to a job, internship, or youth program offered by one of our partners! Not only do these positions offer valuable experience in the field, but they also contribute towards restoring the health of our local urban forests to build a more resilient community in the face of climate change.

This month, GSP blog is highlighting the work of one of our partners, Futures Rising: Restoration & Co-Creation. Learn more about Futures Rising’s important work with the environment and BIPOC communities.

For this month, GSP blog is highlighting the work of one of our partners, Serve Ethiopians Washington (SEWA). Read on to learn more from their team about the crucial work SEWA does for King County’s BIPOC communities, including environmental restoration and sustainability programs.

O’Dea High School, an all-boys Catholic school located on First Hill in Seattle, is celebrating its centennial year by working with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Green Seattle Partnership to restore the natural areas around the sports fields at Genesee Park.

Summer is approaching quickly, and that means young adults throughout Seattle are looking for opportunities to get outside and learn about potential careers! Many Green Seattle partners, including King County Parks, Rainier Beach Youth Stewards, and Student Conservation Association are offering paid opportunities for students this summer, including internships, crew positions, and more. Positions like these […]

Attendance at habitat restoration events is typically dominated by people who are white, affluent, and/or retired. Although these events provide opportunities to connect with nature, there are a number of barriers for low-income and/or people of color to get involved — knowledge gaps, the opportunity cost of working a weekend job, and safety concerns, to […]

GSP is fortunate to have public funding and grants to support restoration crew work citywide. The sites where crews work is not always visible or easily accessible, so this post provides some insight on where to see these talented professionals in action. Crews are active in the “wilder” parts of Seattle’s forested natural areas in […]

Na’ah Illahee Fund is an Indigenous women-led organization dedicated to the ongoing regeneration of Indigenous communities. Through grantmaking, capacity-building and community-based intergenerational programming, we seek transformative change by supporting culturally grounded leadership and organizing. Focused on Indigenous Ecology, Food Sovereignty, and Wise Action, we work to advance climate and gender justice, while creating healthy pathways towards […]

Partner in Employment (PIE) works to guarantee the long-term economic stability of newly arrived refugees and immigrants in King County by providing tailored assistance in language acquisition, housing stabilization, workforce entry, and job training in higher-wage industries. In 2020 PIE realized they could help prepare immigrant and refugee youth to enter environmental fields by providing paid training […]

Started in the 1990s, ECOSS is an urban environmental nonprofit that is focused on bridging knowledge and cultural gaps, serving the interests of residents, industry and government. ECOSS, formerly known as the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle, specializes in multicultural environmental outreach and engagement. ECOSS is excited to work with the Green Seattle Partnership to center immigrants, […]

Gen Z is here, and are stepping up as the next generation of environmental leaders around the world, and here in Seattle. The Green Seattle Partnership (GSP) provides youth engagement programs to build the next generation of stewards and leaders in Seattle’s forests. These programs foster a connection with and passion for the environment, and […]