The Talking Tree gets the crowd excited prior to the ribbon-cutting. Photo by Jada Wittow.

The Talking Tree kicked off Seward Park’s grand opening on Saturday, April 26, by charming children and adults alike with a delightful introduction to the trees and habitats at Seward Park.

Neighbors of Seward Park and Audubon members from around the region joined John Flicker, CEO of National Audubon Society, and Christopher Williams, Deputy Superintendent of Seattle Parks & Recreation, on a gloriously sunny day in Seattle for the opening of the Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center.

John Flicker, Audubon CEO, cuts the ribbon to the Seward Park Center. Photo by Mark Wittow.		Everybody helps cut the ribbon at the Center. Photo by Jada Wittow.

Immediately following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Center opened with a variety of activities such as bird box construction, homemade pine cone bird feeders, owl pellet dissection, face painting, and pom-pom animals!

Eagle walk participants were treated to an exciting level of bald eagle activity in the park, including a food fight between two eagles and a clear view of incubation on one of the nest sites.

Native plant walks around the park were full and participants enjoyed seeing camas lilies and other plants in the oak savannah restoration site. Seward Park includes a remnant stand of the Garry Oak, Washington’s only native white oak.

To read about the Center and our grand opening in the news, click here.

Seward Park Environmental & Audubon Center is offering 6 different weeks of summer camp at the Center and Seward Park during July and August. Youths ages 11-14 years old can participate in hikes, games, field trips, and crafts centered around local nature themes. Camps are held almost entirely outdoors Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and youth are divided into groups by age.

Ecology Camp
July 21 – 25 & August 11 – 15
Ecology Camp offers many opportunities for youth to learn more about the natural world and the methods scientists use to study it by participating in science projects in the Park and Center.

Adventure Camp
July 14 – 18 & August 4 – 8
Outdoor Adventure Camp is a great introduction to exciting opportunities outside the home and is jam-packed with activities and explorations, ranging from cooking and crafts, to canoeing, and hiking.

Art Camp
July 7 – 11 & August 18 – 22
Summer Art Camp offers nature & art-immersion for youth who LOVE ART! In a fun, non-competitive environment campers explore and develop their artistic talent.

Camper Fees
Art Camp: $350 for Tuition and Materials
Ecology Camp: $250 for Tuition and Materials
Adventure Camp: $250 for Tuition and Materials

Fees are due by June 6th or at the time of registration. Full and partial scholarships are available for those who qualify.

To Register:
Please contact the Education Director at 206-652-2444 ext. 102 for more detailed information. Camp registration and scholarship forms can be downloaded from this website. Registration opens on March 5th and is on a first-come first-serve basis.

Summer Camp Registration Form
Scholarship Application