The history and importance of the bluest of blue, camas plant thrives at MCGO. The expansion west in our nations early history revealed a beautiful and yet important ‘blue spot’ in scene going west. An important part of the Native Americans diet, this wet feet plant thrives just east of MCGO’s dedicated Fig Orchard. Intentionally […]
Read MoreMeadowbrook Plant Sale
May 8, rain or shine, in Meadowbrook at the Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, 1130a to 1p 10005 32nd NE Ave Seattle. You’ll find a great price, $2 ea or 3 for $5. Look for green peppers, egg plant and tomatoes. Rain or shine, we’re under cover. The cause, keep MCGO, the local community garden group […]
Read MoreGive BIG 2022 May 3 and May 4
Greetings Advocates for Care MC2 approaches the 2022 give BIG campaign with a continued clear sense of purpose. We made it through the Covid challenges. Hope abounds that we can maintain our support for those who rely on us year in and year out. Click the DONATE button at www.WaGives.org to keep the CARE strong. The financial […]
Read MoreRoot of the challenge
Ms Charlotte’s sixth grade class rolled up their sleeves with a MCGO work visit this past week. The weather was ‘springy’, which translates to cold and wet. The results also offer a glimpse at how a little by many goes a long way. The garden and orchard site has been transformed over the last year. […]
Read MoreEat a burrito for change
It’s a ‘how to’. Meadowbrook Community CARE (MC2) has dealt with many changes, effectively, during these pandemic times. Now WE are seeking the community’s support. Can you plan a TUESDAY, March 8 meal with us? Chipotle Restaurant in Lake City will donate 33% of your bill when you use this code, 3WTJBJ3, between 4-8pm. Just […]
Read MoreNE Seattle Community and Holiday CARE
This long-time project usually is bustling with loaded up holiday gifts and volunteers scrambling to get family orders together. Donors are usually happily organizing gift donations with their families and friends. Then Covid 19 arrived and those who CARE, have shifted to card gifts for those in our community in need. This is the second […]
Read MoreThe Pond Luminaria Walk in Meadowbrook
Saturday, December 4th, 2021 is Meadowbrook’s Winter family evening event and it’s free. Come and enjoy the lights, the sounds and the community, as this yearly walking tour at Meadowbrook Pond is a great way to take a break, get outside and enjoy the season. All Covid 19 requirements for following State of Washington guidelines […]
Read MoreClock ticking for Holiday CARE
December 1 reminder: gotta’ green tag? Got your coffee, got your beer? These are ‘1/2 off’ opportunities, along with supporting families in the NE Seattle community. Kaffeeklatch, Watershed, Hellbent Brewing, and both Cafe Javasti stores are supporting families in need this season. Thanks for the CARE to your community. We appreciate the community spirit and […]
Read MoreBlackberries and Thanksgiving
No one associates blackberry invasion with a big Thanksgiving day feast. This is not to suggest a cranberry alternative. The issue is saving MCGO’s East Orchard from a complete blackberry takeover. MC2 gives ‘thanks’ to the Waldorf school system for their weekly dedication. The East Orchard in Meadowbrook was isolated during the pandemic due to […]
Read MoreRoll on, Seattle Waldorf
These last few weeks, Seattle Park’s MCGO has been prepping to button up for the winter. Thank Waldorf School for this great effort. The students and staff have focused on most of Meadowbrook’s Orchards sprawling vista of gardens and trails. And MC2 was there. Whether it’s mulching productive fruit trees or cutting back the invasive […]
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