I have noticed a lot of activity along the Burke Gillman trail on the north shore of Lake Union. Many mornings I have seen a group wearing orange safety vests digging, sawing or shoveling mulch. Then I found a few new signs highlighting a pollinator garden and that this project is supported by the Green Seattle Partnership.
I was able to speak with Eric Sterner, a Plant Ecologist who works for Seattle Parks and Recreation, who described the project as a collaboration between the City of Seattle, community groups, non-profits, businesses, schools, and thousands of volunteers, who work together to …