Have you seen our November newsletter? Lots happening in Discovery Park this month. 🌲

Read it + sign up for future updates: mailchi.mp/fodp/novembe...

📸 Kenneth Brown

🍂✨ Our October Newsletter is here! ✨🍂

Honoring beloved volunteers, a new East Kiosk map, and tips for safe owl encounters. Check it out: mailchi.mp/fodp/october...

🍂 Our September Newsletter is here—discover beavers, fire safety, Fort Lawton’s baseball past, free stickers & more! mailchi.mp/fodp/septemb...

Discovery Park is full of quiet care and wild beauty this summer—from habitat restoration to moments of stillness in the trees.

Our August newsletter is out now. Read it + help us keep the Park protected, public, and thriving for all.

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📷 Kenneth Brown

🌿 Orcas, wildflowers, & a brand-new website—there’s a lot happening this July at Discovery Park.
Read the latest updates + how to help keep Seattle’s wildest park protected: mailchi.mp/fodp/july202...

📬 Stay connected to Discovery Park!

Sign up for our monthly newsletter for park updates, events, and ways to get involved. fodp.org/get-involved...

💚 Help protect the place you love.📬 Stay connected to Discovery Park!

🚫 Fireworks are illegal in all Seattle parks — including Discovery Park.

They disturb wildlife, increase wildfire risk, and leave toxic debris behind.

💚 Help keep this natural area safe and peaceful.

🐋 Orcas spotted off West Point!

A pod of Biggs (mammal-eating) orcas made a close pass by the lighthouse at Discovery Park — an incredible moment for park visitors.

📷 Marcus Donner

Check out our June newsletter! 🌞🌿 We’re focusing on critical advocacy for Discovery Park’s future—protecting trails, habitats, native plants, and wildlife. Let’s keep the park wild and thriving together. See you on the trails! 🦋💚

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🛠️ Help restore Discovery Park! Join us May 29, 9:30am–12:30pm to remove invasive Scotch broom in the South Meadow. All ages welcome! 🌿

📍 Meet near the radar tower
🧤 Bring gloves, boots & water
📝 Under 18? Bring a signed waiver!

✅ Register here: seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/41794/

🚨 Reminder: Protect Discovery Park! 🚨

📅 Public Hearing: May 21, 6–8 PM at Daybreak Star
✍️Submit Comments by May 30: oh_comments@seattle.gov (subject: Fort Lawton SEIS Comment)

Seattle’s largest green space is at risk—stand with us for an “All Parks” option. 💚

🚨 The City’s plan for Fort Lawton proposes 500 housing units next to Discovery Park—threatening trees, wildlife, and green space.

We’re advocating for an “All Parks” option. 🌳

📅 Public Hearing: May 21, 6–8 PM at Daybreak Star
✉️ Comments due by 5/30 oh_comments@seattle.gov

Our May newsletter is live! 🌿

Inside:
📢 Why we’re calling for an “All Parks” option at Fort Lawton
🦉 Capehart bird count
🛠️ Volunteer events
🌸 Spring wildlife sightings

Read + take action: mailchi.mp/fodp/may2025...

📢 Seattle released its Environmental Review for Fort Lawton housing next to Discovery Park, threatening wildlife & 40+ trees. Let's reforest instead!

🔗https://www.seattle.gov/documents/Departments/Housing/ProgramsInitiatives/FortLawton/EISandHistory/FortLawton_DSEIS_April2025.pdf

Cherry blossoms, nesting herons, and new beginnings 🌸🪺 Spring is in full bloom at Discovery Park.

Check out our April newsletter to read more! bit.ly/April25FoDPN...

Spring is buzzing at Discovery Park! The Visitor Center is closed until June, mountain beavers and gophers are making moves, and we’re diving into the truth about greenwashing at Fort Lawton.

Read more in our March newsletter: bit.ly/FoDPMarch25

☀️🚴‍♂️ As you enjoy some of this mid-winter sun at Discovery Park, we kindly remind you to keep bicycles on paved surfaces only! 🌿🚫🛤️