Wallingford, Seattle

Recycling EVERYTHING in Wallingford

We've all been there. You're staring at that old computer, light bulb, battery, pile of packing peanuts or what-have-you, knowing a) you do not want to keep it, b) you are not supposed to dump it into the garbage can. Your self-image as a progressive, environmentally-conscious citizen of the Earth is at stake. So what do you do? You thank Barb Burrill, that's what you do. Because she has assembled this handy list of recycling resources in and near Wallingford for…

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Recycled Cycles / Bike Expo

Check out this ride. Pretty sweet, huh? We were heading to MOHAI this morning for a showing of The Frog Prince* and decided to stop off at Recycled Cycles on Boat Street to see about getting a bike for Baby Z. There were just two models there that were a fit for a three-and-a-quarter year old kid with a 12.5" inseam, and nothing for under $120. When we asked whether they had anything used, we were reminded that Recycled Cycles has…

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Fecal Fest

What's the to do about doo? Look, if you want elephantine tomatoes, you're going to need elephantine fertilizer. And for that, we turn our attention to the Woodland Park Zoo. Spring is just around the corner, and so is Woodland Park Zoo’s Spring Fecal Fest! The annual poop event calls for local gardeners to enter a bid to purchase the highly coveted Zoo Doo or Bedspread that Dr. Doo, also known as the “Prince of Poo,” the “GM of BM” or the “Grand Poopah,”…

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Birds and the Bees

Given our fascination with honeybees and chickens, you wouldn't be blamed for taking the post title literally here. Nope. Euphemism all the way, folks. Julie gave us the buzz on this free, public event sponsored by The Meridian School Parent Association: "The Meridian School Parent Association is pleased to host parent-educator Amy Lang of Birds + Bees + Kids as she speaks to parents about how to talk to school-age children about their sexuality, love and relationships. This free, public parent event…

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Wallingford Weed

 Noxious weeds are non-native plants that, once established, are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control. They have economic and ecological impacts and are very difficult to manage once they get established. Some are toxic or a public health threat to humans and animals, others destroy native and beneficial plant communities. --King County Noxious Weed Control Program I frequently try to persuade people not to kill things just because they are inconvenient (animals, insects, you may remember my moss post). I…

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Say ‘so long’ to the big crane

Hey, whatdya know? The big Ness crane at the festering pit, Stoneway Village, er -- Prescott Wallingford is finally coming down after its year-long stay! Wow. What a milestone! I'm declaring Saturday, March 3, 2012 "Dismantling the Crane" day in Wallingford. Now for the important message from SDOT about lane closures: On Saturday, March 3, Ness Cranes will dismantle a large tower crane on Stone Way N between Bridge Way N and N 40th Street.  The all-day project will begin at 5 a.m.…

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B.F. Day Swellegant and Playground Meeting #3

There are two upcoming events for B.F. Day Elementary next week: Swellegant The good folks at B.F. Day’s PTSA are throwing the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Swellegant, next Saturday night, March 10, at Fremont Arts Abbey (4272 Fremont Avenue North), from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.  Tickets are $45 in advance, $60 at the door. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. It’s a great evening out, plus all of the proceeds go towards funding next year's enrichment programs…

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