Joseph Manson, Center Director
After serving in multiple capacities at the Seward Park Audubon Center Joey become the Center’s director in 2015. His vision as director is to make nature-based education available to all students in local schools and provide programs for all that facilitate positive experiences in Seattle’s wild spaces. A native of Washington, DC, Joey is a life-long Maryland Terrapin, but cherishes the woods and water of the Evergreen State. Joey has also served on National Audubon’s Strategic Plan Committee and is a member of Audubon’s Diversity & Inclusion Cohort.
Ed Dominguez, Lead Naturalist
A native of Mount Shasta, Ed obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees from California State University. Growing up in the southern Cascade Range, Ed was introduced to the plants and animals of the mountains at an early age by his father. Knowledgeable in geology, trees, wildflowers, and mammals, Ed particularly enjoys birding and bird songs. He is passionate about environmental education and leads owl prowls, bat walks, nature hikes, and presents evening programs on a variety of naturalist topics. When not working at the Center, Ed plays music and leads climbs with the Seattle Mountaineers. He lives in the Madrona neighborhood just north of Seward Park.
Sean Adair, Naturalist
Sean is a University of Washington graduate with a degree in Environmental Studies and two related minors. He loves climbing tall trees to sway with the breeze, riding his bicycle around Puget Sound, reading books, writing poetry, philosophy, and spending quality time with loved ones. Sean believes in the importance of getting people in touch with the wisdom, beauty, and abundance of the nature outside our doors and within ourselves. Seward Park is an amazing place to spread your awareness, so come on down and spend some time here! There’s magic in these woods.
How you can help, right now
Get Involved
We rely on the talents of our volunteers to promote the efforts of the Center. Whether you're a budding naturalist or an organized decision-maker, we need you!
Get Native
Incorporating native plants into your yard or balcony garden provides important habitat for birds and promotes biodiversity.