Have you seen a hermit hiding in one of the Spindle Trees in the Arboretum? Learn what to look for in this week’s post on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
Do you see something odd about this photo? Last Monday, there were some oddly strange behaviors around Duck Bay. Use the following link to visit Union Bay Watch and find out more.
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post features one of these two aggressive, black birds found around Union Bay. Can you guess which one wins in this confrontation? It is the one with the heart of a warrior. Learn more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
A Spotted Towhee and an American Robin may look a bit alike, however they are actually quite different. They differ in their size, colors, sounds, feeding habits and even what they indicate about your yard. See the photos and learn more about Towhees on:
Have a great day on Union Bay – where nature lives in the city!
Larry
This week’s post shows the agility and amazing strength of a nuthatch, plus it includes some fun facts about their nesting behaviors. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature lives in the city!
Larry
If you have been out to Foster Island since the windstorm on Tuesday you may have noticed this topless cottonwood tree. I have come to suspect that a female pileated woodpecker may have been roosting in the tree. In any case, she has certainly been renovating a new shelter. See the photos and read the story on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature finds refuge in the city!
Larry
The Montlake Elementary community invites you to purchase your holiday season trees and wreaths from us and support your local school while decorating for the season. All proceeds from this fun community event go directly to the Montlake PTA and our students.
We once again have three choices of trees:
• Sheared Douglas Fir
• Natural Noble, and
• Natural Grand Fir … all in several sizes!
We also have Noble Fir wreaths and swags, and Cedar garlands. These make excellent gifts that last well into the New Year. They look festive and smell great!
To order, please pick up an order form from one of Montlake’s local businesses (or print it from this link –http://tinyurl.com/EvergreenSale) and send it with your payment to:
Montlake Elementary School PTA
2409 – 22nd Ave. E., Seattle WA 98112
Trees are first-come, first-serve. Trunk trimming and car roof tie-up will be provided with complimentary refreshments and good cheer! Sorry, unclaimed goods will be sold or donated.
Order forms must be received by Friday, November 20th at 3pm.
All trees and decorations are pre-sold only. To pick up your order, please join us on Saturday, December 5th between 11am and 2pm at Montlake Elementary School: 2409 22nd Ave. E.
Order Form – Click to Access PDF for Printing
This week’s post time travels back to last summer when a young hawk devours a meal in the Arboretum. The hawks demeanor and the sight of blood seemed appropriate for a Halloween post. See more on:
Have a great day on Union Bay…where nature feeds in the city!
Larry
Montlake Gateway Parks caretakers, Justine Kennelly and Greg Ahmann, are calling for neighbor or student volunteers to donate 2.5 hours of your time this Saturday, October 31st, 2015 – 9:30 until noon – to help maintain the Montlake Community Gateway Parks. The parks were donated to our community to help beautify the neighborhood and preserve green space.
Plan to meet up at the parks at the corner of 24th Ave and Boyer Avenue East and help us prepare them for winter by saying goodbye to some plants which didn’t survive the hot summer, weeding, pruning and raking. Bring your gloves, weeders, pruners, and rakes. Families welcome. Refreshments of cocoa, coffee, and cookies will be provided. It is a lot of fun!
It would be helpful to know if you will be able to come by. Please send an email to GatewayParks@montlake.net.
The History of the Gateway Parks
In 1976, W. Smith gave his lots at the east and west corners of 24th Ave E and Boyer Ave E to the Montlake Community Club. He did so because he understood MCC’s interest in protecting its green spaces and “its civic and benevolent direction”. In 1984, neighbors restored the west corner to a park after a Gas Station was closed and removed. In 2004, neighbors began restoration of the east corner removing the jungle of bushes by hand.
In 2011, MCC was awarded a Department of Neighborhoods grant to build a path and install northwest plants in the east park. The neighborhood raised $19,000 in cash and volunteer labor to match the grant.
In 2011, MCC was awarded a Cleanscapes prize to build a Kiosk, two solid cedar benches, and install a memorial plaque to Elizabeth Duncan, who was killed by an out of control car while waiting to cross the intersection.
Our neighbors in our community built these two parks for our enjoyment, safety, and beauty. Please join us to maintain this legacy.
Justine Kennelly & Greg Ahmann
GatewayParks@montlake.net
206 919 6118
Maintenance of MCC Gateway Parks