Tag: parks
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Youth Conservation Corps Through My Camera Roll
The following was written and photographed by Elizabeth Menjivar, an intern in King County’s 6-week Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program last summer. The 24 interns participated in workshops to deepen their connection with nature, went on field trips to meet professionals engaged in conservation work, and engaged in thoughtful conversations about environmental justice. Digital cameras…
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Meet the YETI Taking South King County Outdoors
There is a YETI roaming South King County, but it doesn’t hide in snowcapped mountains. Instead, this YETI has spent years introducing hundreds of students to Washington’s wilderness wonders. The Youth Experiential Training Institute (Y.E.T.I.) is a South King County-based nonprofit that hosts outdoor programs where kids can get outside and into nature, completely free…
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Parks and Flood Recovery
The atmospheric river and associated flooding events this month have impacted King County and other areas across Washington State in ways we have never experienced before. We hope you and your community are safe during this time. King County has created a series of resources and ways to deal with flood damage safely and effectively…
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See, Click, Fix! It’s simple to help us help your community maintain our parks.
As you enjoy the outdoors, we are asking for your help in keeping our parks in excellent condition for our community! With 220 parks, 185 miles of trails, and 28,000 acres of open space, we appreciate any eyes we can get on our facilities. How to Report a King County Parks Issue If you see…
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A Father and Daughter Bond Over Volunteering with Parks
Anyssa and Will Eng are a daughter and father duo who volunteer with the King County Parks Volunteer program. After being introduced to forest restoration through the Youth Conservation Corps, Anyssa joined our public volunteer events with her father! We caught up with them to learn more about their experience volunteering as a family.
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Plan your next adventure with Backyard Fun Finder
Looking for playgrounds to take the kiddos during the last weeks of summer break? Want to find a new-to-you trail? With 200+ parks and trails in the King County Parks system, there’s something for everyone. Explore everything from ballfields, playgrounds, pools, and trails, to lush forests, quiet meadows, and sweeping vistas of mountains, rivers, and…
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Steady, as she goes…
As detailed in this new report, we here at King County Parks are feeling like The Raconteurs: “Steady, as she goes…” We’re halfway through the 2014-2019 King County Parks, Trails, and Open Space Replacement Levy and happy to say we’re on track to meet our commitment to making “Your Big Backyard” that much more awesome.…
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Wanted: Recycling Rock Stars
It’s almost that time of year again, folks: Marymoor Concerts start next week! Want to see a show for free? Join our Recycling/Composting Crew and get free entry and free parking to the show at which you volunteer. FREE. For reals! We’ve got an amazing line-up this year, and volunteer shifts are going to fill…