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Lantern Walk, Saturday, November 4, 2017 @ 6 PM
Cheasty Lantern Walk, 2017
WHEN: Saturday, November 4th at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Start at Central Park in Rainier Vista, End at S Alaska Pl steps to Mt. View.
WHAT: Cheasty Annual Lantern Walk
See the flyer below for more details.
Will You Be Mine: Cheasty Community Restoration Event
Saturday, February 4, 10 AM to 12 PM. Join us for a restoration party and watch your children enjoy nature and participate in special activities.… read more
#OptOutside : Will you go out with us?
#OptOutside for Cheasty and turn Black Friday into Green Friday! We are joining REI outside, far from the flourescent aisles, to plant trees in Cheasty Greenspace and then travel to Duthie Hill in Issaquah to ride mountain bikes together.
WHAT: #OptOutside 2016, build community, restore the woods, envision the future
WHEN: Black … read more
Candy Cane & Clementine Hunt: Saturday, December 3 @ 10 AM
It is time for our annual Candy Cane & Clementine Hunt! Bring your little ones (and a gathering bag) to Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View for a woodland hunt for seasonal delights. For ages 5 and under.
WHAT: Candy Cane & Clementine Hunt
WHERE: Cheasty Greenspace at Mountain View
WHEN: Saturday, December 3 @ … read more
Third Annual Lantern Walk! Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 @ 5 PM
Come to the Third Annual Lantern Walk on Saturday, November 5, 2016.
As days get shorter and nights grow longer, we gather and walk together carrying lanterns to celebrate the bright spirit of our community. Led by music, we will walk as a group through New Rainier Vista, cross S. Columbian Way, and walk … read more
Cheasty Project Update
Hi friends, Seattle Parks and Recreation recently updated the Cheasty Project Site. Have a read if you want to get an update on the project.
The Cheasty Mountain Bike and Pedestrian Trail Pilot Project will provide recreational opportunities for families and neighbors to access nature
FCGMV Press Release: SEPA
Friends of Cheasty Greenspace/Mt.View (FCGMV) Move Forward with the Design Process for the Cheasty Mountain Bike/Pedestrian Trail Pilot (01/28/16)
The Friends of Cheasty Greenspace/Mt. View (FCGMV), the community organization behind the Cheasty Mountain Bike/Pedestrian Trail Pilot Project, continue to move forward with the trail design process by gathering necessary environmental data. The recent SEPA DNS … read more
Message to Supporters
Dear Supporters:
We deeply appreciate the tremendous energy and dedication in this community to work towards equitable nature access in Southeast Seattle. Working together, we have made great progress in the restoration of Cheasty Greenspace, weathered years of public meetings, and kept the dream alive. We grow with the strength of our shared vision for … read more
Candy Cane Clementine Hunt, Dec. 5 @ 10 AM
The annual Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View Candy Cane and Clementine Hunt is on December 5 at 10 AM! Bring your little ones and a gathering bag to Cheasty Greenspace at Mt. View for a woodland hunt for seasonal delights. For ages 5 and under.
S Alaska Pl Staircase Recommended for Funding!
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has recommended that the City Council provide FCGMV with a Neighborhood Park & Street Fund in order to complete the staircase and landscaping at the South Alaska Place street end! This project will be done in partnership with Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Department … read more
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Load moreCarmen, a local Girl Scout, kicked off the work party by presenting on bees. She recommended restoring native habitat, planting native plants, eating locally sourced foods, and avoiding aerosol sprays. She says, “bees are our friends and don’t want to hurts us.” Thanks Carmen! Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Restoration for the woods and the soul! SPU Latreia Girl Scouts of Western Washington The Mountaineers showing up!
Working hard to make this a reality for children who live in SE Seattle by making Cheasty Greenspace accessible and welcoming through a variety of recreational opportunities!
Want to get involved in restoring and greening these neighborhood woods?
Meet up THIS Saturday (March 2) from 10am-12pm at 2809 S Alaska Place for some happy-making forest work. Children of all ages are welcome (that includes you adults!).
Gloves, tools and coffee provided.
Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood
npr.org
Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country.Working hard to make this a reality for children who live in SE Seattle by making Cheasty Greenspace accessible and welcoming through a variety of recreational opportunities!
Want to get involved in restoring and greening these neighborhood woods?
Meet up THIS Saturday (March 2) from 10am-12pm at 2809 S Alaska Place for some happy-making forest work. Children of all ages are welcome (that includes you adults!).
Gloves, tools and coffee provided.Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood
npr.org
Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country.
