Bird and Plant Walks – NEW!
8:30-10:30 am at Seahurst Park
Saturday Oct 23, 2021, Jan 15, 2022, Mar 19, 2022
Small groups – ages 13 and up
Required Registration
These small outings are geared towards ages 13 years and up. We will wear masks when we are unable to properly social distance or inside (we’ll open our building for restrooms).
Take a guided walk in the park while learning about the birds and plants around you. Both have evolved together and play important roles in the health of local watersheds, as well as the mental health of people. Naturalists will share identification tips, species adaptations, and the importance of providing native habits. Short bird counts will be performed each time to help people participate in community science projects and prepare for the Great Backyard Bird Count in February. No prior knowledge is required. Simply pointing to where you see or hear a bird is helpful! We have some binoculars to share, but we’ll also be birding by ear. We’ll slowly venture throughout the park exploring the shoreline and the forest of Seahurst Park. There are some steep hills, but we’ll go at a slow pace along the forested trail and the gravel pathway.
The free programs are sponsored by the City of Burien to increase knowledge of native bird and plant habitats, stormwater managements tools, and to increase nature appreciation and community relationships.
Meet at ESC at the north end of Seahurst Park:
Follow the gravel path past the restrooms/playground.
We’re on the right before the Marine Tech Center.
It may take 10 or more minutes to get to us, depending on parking.
Registration opens 3-months prior to event dates.
If full, email Kharli to be put on a waitlist: Kharli@environmentalsciencecenter.org
OR attend bird walks & classes at Seahurst Park with South Sound Nature School. Find out more at SouthSoundNatureSchool.org
Moonlight Beach Walks at Seahurst Park with ESC
Low-tide evenings at Seahurst Park
See marine organisms in a whole new light – your flashlight!
Required Registration – opens a month prior to each event
FRI Dec 3, 2021, 8:00-9:30 PM
FRI Jan 28, 2022, 7:30-9:00 PM
SAT Jan 29, 2022, 8:00-9:30 PM
Save the dates!
Explore the beach with Environmental Science Center (ESC) naturalists at night during a low tide in Seahurst Park. We’ll give stewardship tips to protect you and the marine life and provide wildlife guides sheets to help identify them.
The event is free, but has limited spots to ensure both people and sea life are safe. Please register all attendees and meet us near the restrooms at Seahurst Park for this fun night. Bring a flashlight, waterproof footwear and warm clothes.
These events are sponsored by the King County Flood Control District and Shinnyo-en Foundation in partnership with the City of Burien to help neighbors and friends learn more about what is in their watershed and how they can improve its health in interesting ways. Thank you for your interest and for registering for this popular event!
Because of their popularity, registration will open one month prior to event dates. *IF EVENTS ARE FULL/SELL OUT: Be put on a waitlist by emailing Outreach@environmentalsciencecenter.org with your name and number of participants, preferred date, and phone number. Thank you!!!
OR attend the Seattle Aquarium’s Evening Beach Walks in West Seattle. Find out more at: SeattleAquarium.org/events/evening-beach-walk
