The Herons Nest

The Herons Nest The Herons Nest is located on Duwamish Land in Seattle, WA. A place to grow, learn and work together

Field Trip: The Heron’s Nest team went to with Indigenous Wellness team and we are so inspired by the community growin...
03/09/2026

Field Trip: The Heron’s Nest team went to with Indigenous Wellness team and we are so inspired by the community growing & sharing that is happening. Thank you for hosting us! We are looking forward to our future adventures together.

Photos:
- Greenhouse
- tour of the native plant food forest
- giant beautiful cabbage
- food growing area
- birds nest fungi
- heron’s nests resident beaver, Aloysious, loving on some wood
- sunflower seeds ready to go to Unkitawa’s First Foods Access Pantry

Field Trip: The Heron’s Nest team went to Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center and are now crushing so hard! Huge gratitude ...
02/07/2026

Field Trip: The Heron’s Nest team went to Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center and are now crushing so hard! Huge gratitude to their Education Team for hosting us and introducing us to the Native Plant Team. We are so inspired by what you are doing and looking forward to our future adventures together.

Photos:
- Map of the Oxbow Center
- Walking through the children’s garden
- the glorious willow path…and yes that is Aloysious kissing the willow 😘
- Learning about their food production
- admiration of their organized process
- baby huckleberry plants growing
- our team joining in on some planting along the Snoqualmie River

Drop by Creative Resistance tonight (Thursday, 9/25) 5:00-9:00. Help finish a community art project. No sewing experienc...
09/25/2025

Drop by Creative Resistance tonight (Thursday, 9/25) 5:00-9:00. Help finish a community art project. No sewing experience needed.

We love you too nature!
09/20/2025

We love you too nature!

The harvest to give away at the Elder’s Luncheon on Friday, 9/19 at the Duwamish Longhouse.
09/17/2025

The harvest to give away at the Elder’s Luncheon on Friday, 9/19 at the Duwamish Longhouse.

Our resident beaver, Aloysious, hanging out with her wood pile.
09/17/2025

Our resident beaver, Aloysious, hanging out with her wood pile.

Mark your calendars! Saturday October 25th 12 noon to 9pm come by for free all ages activities, live local music and ba...
09/08/2025

Mark your calendars! Saturday October 25th 12 noon to 9pm come by for free all ages activities, live local music and bands, pumpkin carving, sensory maze, apple cider pressing, art, storytelling, workshops, community info booths and more! It will be a chilling fall event to welcome in the new season! 🎃👻🐈‍⬛🍂🍁

Request for support on building the outdoor community culture kitchen for harvesting food, growth, gatherings and cultu...
09/05/2025

Request for support on building the outdoor community culture kitchen for harvesting food, growth, gatherings and cultural importance to the The Heron’s Nest Site volunteer team has been working on this project for over two years. We have the permits to build thanks to and .revolution . We just need your support to make this dream come true. When the Herons nest land back project began in 2021, the site was deemed a hazardous waste zone located in the Duwamish River Valley, and in just four years time we have transformed the land back into an innovative gathering space for all to grow together, heal and tend the surrounding duwamish lands and waterways by creating a space that is accessible for all we can only strengthen the community and health of the . Visit www.TheHeronsNest.org to donate supplies, funds or pro bono services

Great job plants! You are beautiful and plenty. Thank you for your nourishment. And thank you to the volunteers who help...
08/12/2025

Great job plants! You are beautiful and plenty. Thank you for your nourishment. And thank you to the volunteers who help water!

How it started (in 2020) How it’s going Summer 2025. With the help of hundreds of volunteers and the deep care and love...
08/12/2025

How it started (in 2020) How it’s going Summer 2025. With the help of hundreds of volunteers and the deep care and love of many individuals The Herons Nest site nestled above the Longhouse has transformed from a hazardous waste site to a flourishing habitat for all. Restoration and pollution reduction continues by efforts of the and teams to transform the into a healthy thriving environment and resourceful community. Stay up to date on how to reconnect to the land and get your hands dirty with us 💚

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Puget Way SW
Seattle, WA
98106

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