Author: Larry Johnson

ABOVE: FORC Board Member Jackie Lum and Conservation Catalyst Woody Wheeler cleaning up the 15th Avenue NE bridge pedestrian and bike lanes. Hasn’t looked this good for a while!  Woody Wheeler, who lives in the Ravenna-Cowen North NHD neighborhood and who has led Ravenna Park bird walks for FORC, was very frustrated about the litter…

We had great weather and many enthusiastic walkers for our September 28th Walking Tour through Ravenna Park featuring the park’s history. FORC Board Member, Francesca Renouard with her husband Stephen lead about two dozen people through the park pointing out among other things where the “Big Trees” the park was once famous for were located.…

FORC Boardmember Lani Johnson met Toni at the Circle Park, which is right near her great grandparents’ old home (green house in the background).

Our wonderful neighbor volunteer George Macomber provided the plant list for the Circle Park! This is a comprehensive list with useful links that provide additional information about the many fine plants you can find growing in the Circle Park. This list is a terrific resource not only for gardeners, but for anyone interested in identifying…

We had a small, but friendly celebration of the completion of our work to improve our favorite urban oasis in the heart of the Ravenna-Cowen National Historic District. We were able to honor the folks that spearheaded the latest work, as well as the previous efforts of neighborhood volunteers that cleared the obnoxious ivy from…

4:00-5:00 PM—Enjoy recent improvements, including new benches and handcrafted wooden stools. See the beautiful native plants in the garden, some blooming now. Watch the unveiling of the new commemorative plaque. All this thanks to Volunteers & Donors! Refreshments served!! 17th Avenue NE traffic circle at NE 63rd & NE Naomi Place For a brief history…

Woody Wheeler, a seasoned birding guide in the Seattle area, led both the May 25 and June 1 Bird Walks through Ravenna Park. They were well received. We hope to have similar walks in the future. Stay tuned in. If you have questions about  birds, including feeding birds and birding optics, please ask Woody.  You…