Friends of Yesler Swamp, is having another fun event this Sunday from 1-3 p.m at the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) located at 2700 24th Avenue East in Seattle.
The Yesler Swamp, located in Laurelhurst is bordered by NE 41st St. and Surber Drive, and is maintained by a group of volounteers.
The program will start with audience participation plays for children based on Snohomish tribal legend and folktales from around the world, followed by a naturalist guided nature walk.
The event will be presented by Friends of Yesler Swamp, UW Botanic Gardens and MOHAI.
The program will start at 1pm with a brief slide presentation and talk about Yesler Swamp and the work being done by Friends of Yesler Swamp to preserve and protect this unique piece of nature in the heart of Seattle.
Following the presentation, children in the audience will be invited to help the actors bring three classic folk tales to life on the stage at MOHAI.
The play is based on three folk tales involving nature and animals: Pushing Up the Sky,” a Snohomish tribal legend,
“The House That Was Too Small,” a classic Jewish folk tale from Eastern Europe and “Billy Goats Gruff,” a Norwegian fairy tale, the website says.
The plays are produced and directed by Art Feinglass, sets are by Gerry Gettel and the slide show is by Jean Colley. The nature walk will be led by Kern Ewing.
After the plays starting at 2pm, children and adults will be invited on a nature walk led by a naturalist guide to nearby Foster Island, which is linked by trail and street to Yesler Swamp. Particpants will learn about the importance of restoration, which enhances native plants and wildlife habitat.
The music will be provided by the The Dead Sea Squirrels.
The program is recommended for ages 3 and up.
Admissionis free, with a suggested donation of $10 per family to help with the restoration of Yesler Swamp, a unique, natural treasure in the heart of our city.
Youngsters from Seattle’s Children Hospital and the Ronald MacDonald House will attend as guests of Friends of Yesler Swamp.
For more information go to the Friends of Yesler Swamp website.
Here are previous posts we have done on Friends of Yesler Swamp and past events.
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