We are happy to be throwing a benefit for the Friends of Lower Kinnear Park on the evening of Thursday, June 21^st, at our Queen Anne Pizzeria. Between 5-9 pm, we will donate $1 from every slice sold to help support their mission of getting more visitors to the park, sustaining its natural setting and celebrating its history.

First cleared in 1890, Kinnear Park occupies 10.8 acres of urban forest located just outside of the heart of Lower Queen Anne. It contains trees that are over 100 years old and boasts sweeping views of Elliott Bay.  Several trails that are currently covered by blackberry bushes and ivy are slated to be uncovered. Access for the disabled will be expanded with a connection to other trails in the Seattle Park System including expansion to the Helix Bridge on the waterfront. The park’s tennis court is to be restored and an off leash dog park installed.

Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about the park and to take donations. For a $5 donation, our skillful pizza tossers will be on hand to teach you how to shape, slap, and toss pizza dough like a pro.  We’ll see you there next Thursday night!

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a very wet winter for the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures described as “average”. Many of us will miss the snow, but not to worry, our current newsletter has some great ideas on how to survive the short days and long nights of the coming winter. See our tips and ideas for surviving the season in warmth or thriving in the snow, from recommendations for a hot chocolate crawl to suggestions on nearby winter activities like dog sledding or heli skiing!

Read about our recent mushroom foraging experience with our friends at Foraged and Found Edibles, as well as Jim Tanguay’s award winning entry to Seattle Weekly’s Annual Home Brew Competition. We hope that you enjoy our current newsletter, which can be read here. Stay warm!