The following sign was spotted this morning (Friday, August 19, 2011) at the former Vitamilk Dairy site, a three-acre empty lot of land frequently referred to as Green Lake’s “Big Hole”: The sign, a parody of a Seattle Department of Planning and Development land use sign, indicates that the empty lot will be used “to construct one ground level ball pit pond containing 1,200,000 cu. ft. of rainbow plastic balls.” “Parking for for 171 bicycles, 65 unicycles, and 13 tricycles to be provided in 2 levels within the structure,” the sign reads. “Existing ramp to be converted to one 40 ft….
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Your input requested regarding the N 63rd St mural under Aurora Ave N
Kerry Fowler, a Phinney Ridge resident, has put together a SurveyMonkey poll about the frequently-tagged mural on the walls of the underpass on N 63rd St under Aurora Ave N. The introduction to the poll reads: It’s amazing that the mural at 63rd Street and Aurora lasted as long as it did without vandalism. But now it’s an eyesore and it’s time to reclaim that space for our community. A small core of neighbors have come together to make plans for restoration of the walls and we’re soliciting your input. This non-binding poll will help guide us as we assemble…
UPDATE: Many handmade ID tags removed from trees at Green Lake Park
Updated, 3:30 p.m. On Sunday (March 6, 2011), a local group of plant enthusiasts hung 128 hand-made “ID bracelets” on the trees around the walking path at Green Lake Park. The “I Heart Trees!” project, headed up by Meghan Fuller, was meant to inspire and encourage visitors to the park to learn about the world around them. The project was approved by Seattle Parks and Recreation. The ID tags were met with a positive response by My Green Lake readers yesterday. ”The plaques themselves are beautiful, as is the intention to bring more awareness to Seattle’s urban forest,” said reader Nancy M. “I…
Heart-shaped tree ID tags hung at Green Lake Park
Yesterday (Sunday, March 6, 2011), a local group of plant enthusiasts, led by plant lover Meghan Fuller, hung 128 hand-made “ID bracelets” on the trees around the walking path at Green Lake Park. Each sign is about 1’ x 1’, made of wood, heart-shaped, and hand-painted and decorated with the Latin and common name of the tree it identifies. The “I Heart Trees!” project is meant to inspire and encourage visitors to the park to learn about the world around them. The project is temporary and has been approved by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Many thanks to photographer Nat Rocket for sharing…
Hand-made “ID bracelets” coming soon to the trees of Green Lake
On Sunday, March 6, 2011, a local group of plant enthusiasts, led by plant lover Meghan Fuller, will hang 128 hand-made “ID bracelets” on the trees around the walking path at Green Lake Park. Each sign is about 1’ x 1’, made of wood, heart-shaped, and hand-painted and decorated with the Latin and common name of each tree. The “I Heart Trees!” project is meant to inspire and encourage visitors to the park to learn about the world around them. The project is temporary and has been approved by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Levi Fuller, Krista Hartrich, Vince Galloway, Mary Growney,…
