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Puget Sound Park’s First Public Art Installation an Expression of Grief and Love
The mural, titled “365 Days of Grief”, is a response to a tragic event that occurred in 2017.
Learning Science through Dance: Innovative Dance Program Gets Kids Moving
This fall, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services staff will be working with the Pacific Northwest Ballet to expand the Dance to Learn program into four Burien schools.
StormFest Brings Students Outside to Learn Hands-on Science
From June 6 to June 8, students from different middle schools rotated through five hands-on lessons about stormwater and water quality taught by community volunteers, bilingual station educators, and environmental professionals.
When the School Day Ends, These Programs Keep Youth Active and Engaged
The programs are run by recreation leaders hired by the City of Burien who have experience working with youth in a recreation setting. Many of the recreation leaders were participants in the same afterschool programs when they were students.
Trees on Private Property Get Extra Protection
New tree regulations protect trees on private property.
Neighborhood Grants Help Grow Burien’s Urban Forest
Local projects increase neighborhood tree canopy and foster sense of community.
Green Burien Partnership Helps Protect Burien’s Urban Forest
Healthy forested parks and green spaces have the power to strengthen neighborhoods, provide safe access to nature, and provide many benefits to the environment. Without a coordinated effort to restore and care for our forests, we are at risk of losing many benefits of these forests and natural areas.
Burien Climate Action Plan: Year in Review
2022 marked the first full year since the Burien Climate Action Plan was adopted. The plan’s first annual report shows what the City Council, City staff, and the larger Burien community are working on to create a climate-resilient and equitable community.
Funding a Vibrant and Creative Community
Meet the 2023 Arts and Culture Grants recipients, and read the latest update on public funding for art in Burien.
Adopt a Storm Drain and Protect Local Waterways
Join volunteers across the city and the Puget Sound region to keep your local storm drains clear of debris to reduce flooding and protect waterways.