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I started this blog a few years ago in an effort to engage the Ravenna Park Community in dialogs about our neighborhood. It has provided me with a place to lean a little about blogging, to express some of my opinions and to make mention of various events that impact this part of Seattle.Then along came the gigantic issue of the Sisley properties and what might become of them. I removed that topic from here and took it to a new blog site: Roosevelt-Ravenna Zoning Issues. That site has been more successful as far as reaching readers. I wanted it... Read more  

The Friends of Ravenna Ravine will be in the park this Saturday, the 15th. Here's the word from George." Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} We will be getting ready to plant bare root shrubs in February. The emphasis will be on getting the last of the blackberry and any holly, laurel or ivy seedlings where we will be planting.... Read more  

This Saturday the Friends of Ravenna Park will be working in the shade, starting at the bridge where the service road crosses the creek and the tributary stream comes in from the north, clearing the bindweed off the plantings and pulling other weeds along the way. The forecast is for hot weather but that part of the ravine stays cool in the morning and should not be too bad with the sun rising later than last month. If it gets too hot we will quit early. Bring water!George says to meet at the Kiosk (near the Tool Box). Ravenna Park... Read more  

The Friends of Ravenna Ravine are having their usual 2nd Saturday work party from 10:00-12:30 Saturday April 10th. If you can help out, it would surely be appreciated. The weather looks sunny but the work could possibly be muddy. George says, "We will continue removing blackberry and ivy up the road from the kiosk beyond where the tributary stream comes in from the north. Much of the area we want to clear is very muddy, if you can bring rubber boots it would help us get into difficult areas. If you don't have rubber boots, or just don't like that sort of... Read more  

Plenty to do this weekend in Ravenna Park. Join the Friends of Ravenna Ravine from 10:30-12:30 on Saturday to work along the stream north of the ball field...southeast corner of the park. There is neighborhood work going on in the circle at the intersection of Naomi, 17th and 63rd. Just about anytime Saturday and Sunday. Roll up the ivy and get ready to plant native species.   There will be a meeting on Saturday October 17, from 10-1 p.m. to begin planning for a Community Garden at Ravenna Eckstein, on the north end of the upper field. This is the... Read more  

This coming Saturday, the second Saturday of every month will again be the occasion for a volunteer work party in Ravenna Park. Help weed out the invasives and replant the natives. Saturday May 9 from 10AM to 12:30 PM.We will be working upstream from the kiosk past the pond.Meet at the Kiosk (near the Tool Box). Ravenna Park lower play field in SE RavennaPark, North of NE 55th St. and North of the ball field.Wear layers of clothes, and sturdy shoes, that you don't mind getting dirty.Bring drinking water. Tools and gloves will be provided.... Read more  

As ususal, on the second Saturday of the month, the Friends of Ravenna Ravine will meet from 10:00-12:30 on March 14. We will will be mulching the plants we planted last month.  We will be  working upstream from the kiosk past the pond.Meet at the Kiosk (near the Tool Box). Ravenna Park lower play field  in SE RavennaPark, North of NE 55th St. and North of the ball field.You will be most comfortable if you wear layers of clothes, and sturdy  shoes, that you don't mind getting  dirty.  Bring water and fair weather. Tools and  gloves will be provided.... Read more  

Ravenna Park On Saturday there were 160 bare root and potted plants to get in the ground in the wetlands area around the stream and pond north of the softball field. Around 25 volunteers from toddlers to grandparents showed up to get the job done. The biggest turnout in a long time. Thank you all.   Join us on the second Saturday of every month to nurture native plant growth in our neighborhood namesake park. And thanks to George and Ann for their continuing efforts in organizing and supervising this endeavor.     Plant List: SHRUBS Mahonia nervosa  or Oregon grape      10... Read more  

On Saturday, February 14th from 10:00-12:30 Friends of Ravenna Ravine  and Green Seattle welcome volunteers to help with the continuing effort of managing the flora of the park. This work party meets the second Saturday of every month, so please join us anytime. We've been pulling ivy and blackberries all winter but this month we will have a lot of plants to plant. It is important to get them in as soon as possible. We will be working upstream from the kiosk past the pond. Meet at the Kiosk (near the Tool Box). Ravenna Park lower play field in SE Ravenna Park, North... Read more  

Another community service opportunity presents itself on Saturday January 10. Volunteers will again meet from 10:00 to 12:30 to remove invasive plants and plant native species. Green Seattle Partnership sponsors these work parties and provides the necessary tools. Anyone is invited to join in this worthwhile endeavor, and especially encouraged to attend are the park's near-neighbors. You can search the Green Seattle Website to find out when a work party will be held in a park near you.    ... Read more