Many immigrant and refugee communities face challenges when it comes to exploring local parks since many places require access to a car to visit. This year, ECOSS incorporated Metro’s Community Van service into our Transit to Nature programming and led guided day trips to different spots around the greater Seattle area, including Snoqualmie Falls, Seward […]
The annual ECOSS summer habitat restoration event at Seward Park is a favorite among staff and the community. This year’s “Mulch and Mingle” event aimed to care for the species planted last year by mulching around them, and educate communities about the benefits of mulch and compost and the uses for both. The day also […]
ECOSS partnered with Villa Comunitaria to distribute pre-loaded ORCA cards to communities as part of a research study with King County Metro, and to spread awareness about the ORCA LIFT program to bridge the barriers that many communities face when trying to sign up. ORCA LIFT is a program that helps qualifying low-income individuals have […]
This Black History Month, we are using our platform to highlight Black-led organizations and businesses and also share some of ECOSS’ partnerships! We hope you will join us in supporting or giving to these organizations. At ECOSS, we proudly center the voices of immigrants and refugee communities and recognize that dismantling systems of racism is a prerequisite for environmental justice.
Many immigrant and indigenous communities in Seattle have fishing traditions, histories, and connections to the Duwamish River. ECOSS is partnering with Public Health to build out a youth program that focuses on safe fishing practices for youth who live near the Duwamish River.
Native plant species play a huge role in habitat restoration. Learn more about the plants introduced to the Seward Park site during a community event.
ECOSS led a series of guided in-language hikes using the Trailhead Direct service this past summer for immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities. Hear the team’s reflections on these trips and connecting these communities to resources for outdoors access.
In a shift towards community-centered fundraising, ECOSS hosted a happy hour style event to connect with community and celebrate a new chapter for the organization.
The ECOSS team attended the Green Transportation Summit and Expo and learned about advances in EV technologies. This is particularly relevant in light of Seattle’s Transportation Electrification Blueprint and goal of 90% of trips being zero-emission by 2030.
The community came together with ECOSS, Green Seattle Partnership, and Mountains to Sound Greenway to enjoy a morning of caring for the forest and learning about the species of plants and animals in one of their local parks.
