NEWSLETTER April 18, 2024

Olympic Meltdown Did you know that between 1982 and 2009, the number of glaciers in the Olympic Mountains shrank from 266 to 184? The loss of glaciers will continue to dwindle further, here in Washington and around the world, as the climate continues to change.  In an effort to immortalize the glaciers of the Olympic Mountains through art, the Terminus project was created. Selected artists have created an original work as a tribute to their assigned glacier. As these glaciers melt away, the works of art will live on as a reminder that they were meaningful, and are still meaningful. Find out about our Terminus project event below.

Mount Anderson photo US National Park Service

Science, Nature, and A Biscuit | The Terminus Project Sunday, April 21, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 PM Free Advance Registration Required Between 1982 and 2009, the number of glaciers in the Olympic Mountains shrank from 266 to 184. We know that number will dwindle further as the climate continues to change. The goal of the Terminus projectis to immortalize the glaciers of the Olympic Mountains through art. Come hear scientist Bill Baccus of Olympic National Park talk about receding glaciers in Olympic National Park, and the artists of Terminus to speak on their work. Join us on Seward Park Audubon's latest installment of Science, Nature, and a Biscuit. A warm biscuit, butter, jam, and hot tea will be available!  Learn more and register

The Funeral watercolor by Khuyen Lam

The Early Bird Sunday, April 21, 2024 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, or  Free Advance Registration Required Join us in Seward Park during a point in the day where the bird's calls and songs are lifted high above the din of the busy day that follows. Lead Naturalist Ed Dominguez leads our trek through the fields and forest as we tune in to migrating and resident birds and bring them into view as the opportunity allows.  Guests should be prepared to walk up to 2.5 miles. Our course may take the group up hills and the condition of the paths will reflect relevant weather conditions. Please dress accordingly.  Learn more and register

Bufflehead photo by Mick Thompson

Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Trees Two-Day Workshop Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM each day Instructor: Ed Dominguez $100 Advance registration required April is the heart of spring in Seattle and it's the perfect time to explore the wonders of nature in Seward Park! We will study the essentials of tree identification, learn about flowering plants and the insects that pollinate them, and search for the dozens of migratory songbird species that are nesting around us. We will spend the mornings in the Audubon Center in a classroom setting, then head into the Park to practice our skills in the field. Join Lead Naturalist Ed Dominguez and let's dive deep into the Spring! Learn more and register

Photos by Aurora Santiago and David Prasad

City Nature Challenge 2024 Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM Free No registration required Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo is preparing for the 2024 City Nature Challenge! This a region-wide bio-blitz to share the diversity of wild plants and animals that exist in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Observers can share findings via the iNaturalist app beginning Friday, April 26 through Monday, April 29. And for those who have knowledge to spare, Tuesday, April 30 through Saturday, May 4 can help accurately identify the many species that have been submitted.  Here in Seward Park, Audubon will open our doors to help the experts and casual observers get started making observations. Our staff and volunteers with be ready with technical support, suggested routes for unique observations, and games and activities to get the natualist juices flowing.

City Nature Challenge

Guided Nature Walk | Geology of Seward Park Saturday, April 27th, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Free Advance Registration Required Ever wondered where the Seattle Fault runs through Seattle?  When it last ruptured and when it might again?  Join lead Naturalist Ed Dominguez as we examine the nature of the Seattle Fault zone and the impact it had right here in Seward Park.  From uplifted scarps to ghost forests, the causes and effects of this geologic feature in the heart of our city will be explored.  Learn more and register

Photo by Rick Gordon

Morning Treats & Tweets Guided Bird Walk Sunday, April 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages 8 and up Free Advance Registration Required Enjoy a casual birding experience aimed at beginning and intermediate birders in Seward Park. We will start off by filling our mugs with hot tea or coffee and nibbling on some pastry. Then, we will venture into the park with expert birder Ed Dominguez to learn about the birds that call this area home. Guests should be prepared to walk up to 2.5 miles. Our course may take the group up hills and the condition of the paths will reflect relevant weather conditions. Binoculars will be provided. Please dress accordingly. Learn more and register

Red-breasted Sapsucker photo by Jerry McFarland

Lake Washington Boulevard Project | Jordan Hoy Saturday, May 4, 2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Free Advance Registration Required In partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation and the community, Seattle Parks and Recreation is leading and managing the implementation of improvements to Lake Washington Boulevard to help promote pedestrian and bicycle use and increase safety for everyone who visits and travels along Lake Washington Boulevard.   It is important for Seattle Parks to meet the community where they are. The Seward Park Audubon Center will be hosting a meeting on the subject of the Lake Washington Boulevard project. Please join us as Jordan Hoy, Planning & Development Specialist, provides a presentation on the project and opens the floor to questions and conversation.  Learn more and register

Lake Washington Blvd S/Seattle Parks

Khuyen Lam | Rivers, Lakes & The Sea: A Painted Tour of the Olympics - Gallery Exhibit and Artist Reception Khuyen Lam | Rivers, Lakes & The Sea Exhibit Now thru June 23, 2024 Seward Park Audubon Center Free Artist Khuyen Lam created 'Rivers, Lakes & The Sea: A Painted Tour of the Olympics' to take viewers on an adventure across the breathtaking landscape of Olympic National Park and the peninsula. Using a paintbrush as a vehicle, the paintings will transport viewers to along dramatic coastlines, serene lakeshores, winding river bends, and cascading waterfalls. The Seward Park Audubon Center is proud to host Khuyen’s masterful works of watercolor and digital illustration. Khuyen invites us to embark on a visual road trip across the Olympic peninsula to witness the pristine nature, appreciate its beauty, and to reflect on the importance of conserving these priceless landscapes for future generations.  Find more information on this exhibit.

Mt. Ellinor by Khuyen Lam

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