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Environment
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StormFest Turns Middle Schoolers into Stormwater Scientists
Started in 2018, StormFest is a stormwater learning event for sixth-grade students from Highline Public Schools.
Tahlequah Dreams Nurtures Next Generation of Native Scientists
Tahlequah Dreams combines Native and Western knowledge to help urban Native youth grow as leaders and as scientists.
Tips for throwing an eco-friendly party
We all know that litter is harmful to the environment. As plastic litter degrades, chemicals and microparticles are…
Building a Brighter Burien: Message from Burien City Council
Even though we’ve had to meet via Zoom for the past year, we’ve continued working hard to serve…
The Power of Trees: Lessons from Burien’s First Peoples
Burien is home to many beautiful species of trees that are native to the area. Burien’s original residents,…
Burien Restaurant Co-Op Boosts Business Purchasing Power
To help businesses with the transition to compostable food serviceware, the City of Burien and Zero Waste Washington…
Come for the Park, Stay for the People
The City of Burien relies on community volunteers to help with maintaining and stewarding the natural beauty in…
Preserving Burien’s Natural Beauty is a Team Effort
For the past decade, volunteers in Burien’s Adopt-A-Park program have helped maintain and steward the natural beauty of…
2020 Citizens of the Year
The decision to select a citizen of the year was difficult. Council evaluated eight nominations and because the…