Dear Montlake Community Members The 2018 Montlake Turkey Trot is fast approaching and we are seeking volunteers to help us execute this great community event. Below is a link to the volunteer sign-up page. We look forward to seeing everyone! If … [Continue reading]
Waxwing Cuisine
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For the last week the Cedar Waxings have been fairly easy to find in the Arboretum. Learn what they are eating, which will help you to know where to look for them, and some of their curious dietary habits. Union Bay Watch Have a great day on … [Continue reading]
Montlake Market Environmental Review – MCC Federal Court Case
WSDOT’s plans to demolish the Montlake Market have hit a speed bump. The Montlake Community Club and market owners and operators’ federal lawsuit challenges WSDOT’s and FHWA’s failure to review the environmental consequences of its current plan. The … [Continue reading]
Cafe Lago turns 28
The Blue-Grey Acorn Jay
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I hope you have seen this bird around Montlake. If so you are doing better than me! :-) More photos at: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city! Larry … [Continue reading]
Turkey Trot Registration Now Open!
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The Montlake Community Club 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Run is back for a third year! On Thanksgiving morning--that's November 22, 2018--join the fun, do good, and make Turkey Trot part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Net proceeds go to … [Continue reading]
Young Owl Feathers
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How might we determine whether we are looking at a young Barred Owl in the Arboretum. More at: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature grows up in the city! Larry … [Continue reading]
Sponsors Needed for 3nd Annual Montlake 5K Turkey Trot!
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Fall is upon us and plans are underway for the annual Montlake Community Club 5K Turkey Trot & Kids Run, benefiting the the University District Food Bank. In 2017, the Turkey Trot raised over $23,000– funding 10% of the Food Bank’s total … [Continue reading]
A Bushtit Mystery
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How can we explain a Bushtit with out a tail? More in this week's post on: Union Bay Watch Have a great day on Union Bay...where nature lives in the city! Larry … [Continue reading]
Volunteer at the Yard Sale tent
IT’S ALMOST HERE … The All-Montlake Yard Sale is this Saturday, September 15 between 9 am and 3 pm. So far 80 people have signed up to sell things from their yards. We hope that many other neighbors will become shoppers that day! Maps and lists of … [Continue reading]