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Growing Urban Agriculture Opportunities in 2013

 Great news for urban farmers and community gardeners! Mayor McGinn announced December 18 the creation of additional space for growing food in the city. Approximately 185 P-Patch community garden plots will be developed or made available, along with 14,500 square feet of land dedicated to large tract gardening. Funding is… [ Keep reading ]

Neighborhood Matching Fund Awards Help Seattle’s Environment

Neighborhood Matching Fund fall grants were announced on December 3, with over $2 million being awarded to groups for both Large Projects (up to $100,000) and Small and Simple Projects (up to $20,000). Among the many great awards this fall (PDF) to groups working to better our community, there were… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle, King County Selected as Pilot STAR Communities

The work of the City of Seattle and King County to make their operations more sustainable and help residents reduce their environmental impact has caught the attention of STAR Community Rating System. Both Seattle and King County have been invited to participate in the STAR Community Pilot Program. The program… [ Keep reading ]