Nature Spots in Seattle worth going out for.

Nobody here reschedules for rain, and I don't factor it in either.

I keep track of nature spots in Seattle and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Public Tour: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park

Public Tour: Discover the Olympic Sculpture Park

Sat, Oct 3 · 1:00 PM

Downtown Seattle

Waterfront art stroll

One time only
2nd Saturday Work Party

2nd Saturday Work Party

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM

Capitol Hill

community garden maintenance

Animal Ofrenda

Animal Ofrenda

Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM

Phinney Ridge

Pet remembrance celebration

One time only
Kerry Park

Kerry Park

Uptown

iconic downtown seattle views

Iconic
Ballard Locks Free Public Tours

Ballard Locks Free Public Tours

Tue, Sep 29 · 2:00 PM

Adams

Free locks & salmon tours

Ending soon
Salmon Viewing at the Ballard Locks

Salmon Viewing at the Ballard Locks

Tue, Sep 29 · 7:00 AM

Adams

Urban salmon run

UW Biology Greenhouse

UW Biology Greenhouse

Wed, Sep 30 · 12:00 PM

University of Washington

Tropical plant collections

Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

Wed, Feb 17 · 9:00 AM

Downtown Seattle

Indoor spring garden escape

Camp Long

Camp Long

West Seattle

nature trails & climbing rock

Carkeek Park Eddie McAbee Entrance

Carkeek Park Eddie McAbee Entrance

Greenwood

woodland trails and beach

Not everyone knows about these

Foster Point Trail

Foster Point Trail

Montlake

floating boardwalks through wetlands

Streissguth Gardens

Streissguth Gardens

Capitol Hill

urban hillside woodland oasis

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Frequently asked questions

How are these nature spots in Seattle chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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