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Bog Whisperer - they only come out in the sun

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Aren't bog creatures supposed to come out at night? Maybe they do, but Bog Whisperer Martin DeGrazia was out in the sunshine at Ronald Bog, N 175th and Meridian Ave N.

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

This bog creature looks like he's falling asleep. It was a nice day for a nap on a log. By the way, those are branches, not his tail.

--Diane Hettrick



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Celebrating Ronald Bog - SummerSet Arts Festival Sept 6

Saturday, August 30, 2014


Saturday September 6, 2014  Noon to 5:00pm 
The Third Annual Free
Summerset Arts Festival:  Celebrating Ronald Bog
at the corner of N 175th Street and Meridian Ave N in Shoreline


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Photo: Shoreline ponies in the snow

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Shoreline Ponies at Ronald Bog
Photo by Kevin Grossman

People have started decorating the bronze ponies at Ronald Bog on N 175th. Not sure if the Hawaiian theme was left over from warmer weather or if someone was being optimistic.

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Annual Rotary maintenance work event in the Shoreline Rotary Conifer Arboretum

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Shoreline Rotary members maintain the
Rotary Conifer Arboretum in Ronald Bog


Members of the Rotary Club of Shoreline held their annual maintenance work event at the Shoreline Rotary Conifer Arboretum in Ronald Bog Park on Saturday July 8, 2017.

The work completed by members included cleaning of the Kiosk, weeding the sedums on the Kiosk roof, trail maintenance, installation of trunk protection on newer trees, watering of trees, and general clipping and pruning of vegetation.

The weather was great and the members had an enjoyable outing. Future projects in the Arboretum were scoped out.

The Rotary Club of Shoreline, in 1991 initiated projects in the park including flower bulb and tree plantings. In 1997, the Shelter was constructed by the Shoreline Breakfast Rotary Club.

About 10 years ago, the Kiosk was constructed and there was a City of Shoreline dedication involving community leaders including Rotarians.

Over the years, many native conifer tree species have been planted in the Arboretum. Also, a walking path has been constructed throughout the site.

In collaboration with the City of Shoreline, recently a change was made on the entrance sign to include Rotary and the ‘wheel’. Rotary is now connected to the Arboretum including the Kiosk. 

Annually, Rotary volunteers maintain the Arboretum including the Kiosk.

This year volunteers included Rotarians Dick Nicholson and Diane Pottinger (Shoreline Rotary Parks / Environmental team leaders); Robert Brouillard, Ray Coffey, Bill Forney, Bob Hauck, Leonid Kisselev, Bill and Judy MacCully, Andrew Thurman, and Angie Yu.

The Community is encouraged to come out and enjoy the Arboretum located at 2301 N 175th St, Shoreline.

--Dick Nicholson




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Early morning at Ronald Bog

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

 
Photo by Martin DeGrazia

An early morning view of Ronald Bog on an overcast day. Hard to tell that this lake in the middle of the city, surrounded on three sides by very busy streets.





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Ronald Bog Park

Sunday, January 8, 2017



Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

Stopped at the Ronald Bog Park one morning and took a few photos of the local ducks that stay there year round.

During the 1940s and 1950s the area was privately owned and peat moss was harvested for the commercial market.



In 1974 King County bought the acreage and created the park that later was given to the city of Shoreline.

There is a small parking lot for the park just west of the freeway on the south side of 175th St. It is a good place to visit and view many forms of wildlife.



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Warning: avoid the water at Echo Lake and Ronald Bog

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Blue green algae at Echo Lake
Photo by Ann Michel


The State Department of Ecology is issuing warnings about toxic algae blooms in Washington lakes.

Locally, Ronald Bog was posted on October 16, 2020 and Echo Lake was posted on October 26, 2020 for blue green algae blooms.

The City of Shoreline has issued an Avoid Contact Advisory and posted signs at the lake.

Blue green algae is present at Echo Lake and it is potentially toxic. The public is advised to avoid contact with the water: please do not wade, swim, or fish in the water. Pets should not drink from the lake - toxic algae could result in extreme illness or even death.

Shoreline's surface water staff continue to monitor local lakes and take samples but the King county laboratory testing has ended for the winter.

Blown by the north wind, the algae in Echo Lake has concentrated at the south end of the lake.


 

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Young otters at Ronald Bog

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

 
Photo by Martin DeGrazia

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

A couple of young otters were out at Ronald Bog Tuesday morning. Mom may have been nearby but she wasn't showing herself.

--Martin DeGrazia


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10/10/10 Global Work Party day - local events

Friday, October 8, 2010


The nonprofit environmental organization 350.org has planned a Global Work Party day on Sunday, 10/10/10.

More than 7,000 events have been registered with the organization, in 188 countries, "the single largest day of carbon-cutting action in the planet's history," according to 350.org's website.

The group's name indicates that the world must return to 350 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to forestall the worst impacts of global warming.

The reasoning behind this global event is to lead, push and inspire world leaders to continue the steps to decrease carbon dioxide output to around 20% of current levels.

Volunteers are welcome at all local events:

Edmonds: People for Puget Sound will host an outdoor work party at Edmonds Marsh on Sunday, October 10 from 1:30 - 4 pm

Edmonds: Edmonds Community College is providing some energy audits and  information about their program to train people to do energy audits. 

Ballinger Garden
Ballinger: The Ballinger Neighborhood Association is having a Garden Work Party at their Community Garden site behind Aldercrest Elementary.

Mountlake Terrace: practitioners from the Sukyo Mahikari Center for Spiritual Development will be working with the city of Mountlake Terrace to conserve local wetlands at Lake Ballinger.
  
Ronald Bog: the City of Shoreline and Landau Associates will remove invasive species and plant native species at Ronald Bog Park.

South Woods
South Woods: restoration party at the park just south of Shorecrest High School on 25th NE.

Lake Forest Park: Meet and eat at Third Place Commons at 7 pm to discuss the significance of a sustainable environment to the entire world with W. Douglas Smith, Senior Compliance Investigator (Retired), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Parkwood: Community Garden Party to create a food bank garden.


SUUC has multiple events planned
Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church's Green Justice Group hosts a soup and bread lunch for a small donation. and provides information on local banking and ride sharing. Hands-on projects will work on habitat restoration and creating reusable shopping bags from fabric scraps.

New events are being added constantly. Check the 350.org website for updates.

350.org is the organization which inspired the Hands Across the Sand event in June of this year.



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Photo: Waiting for ... the hydros?

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Turtles at Ronald Bog
Photo by Jerry Pickard


Photo and (tongue in cheek) text by Jerry Pickard

Well, it took a while, but the gang finally gathered in the stands Saturday to wait for the race to start. The stands were crowded, some stood on the backs of others, but in the warm sun it was worth it.  But where were the Hydros? Oh well, it's been a long time since Hydros were last seen at Ronald Bog!



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Public meeting at Brugger's Bog on Monday, May 16

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Photo from Ronald Bog Blog
On Monday, May 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm there will be a public meeting at Brugger's Bog.

The city of Shoreline is proposing to replace the existing culvert and build a small bridge on the path that leads into the park. The work would take place this summer. 

The purpose of the community meeting on Monday the 16th at the park is to explain the project and to solicit public comment on the project.

Brugger's Bog Park is located at 19553 25th Avenue NE, on the south side of 25th just beyond the intersection of Ballinger Way NE and 25th.

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Dress the ponies for SummerSet Arts Festival

Monday, July 6, 2015

Winged ponies by Ann Blanch,
Lynn Ahnen Turnblom, and Sue  Williams


SummerSet Arts Festival seeks Shoreline Ponies Sculptures Enhancers

SummerSet Arts Festival: Celebrating Ronald Bog 2015 invites the creative people of Shoreline to submit ideas/plans to dress the Shoreline Ponies Sculptures by Ronald Bog Park on N 175th for this year's festival on September 12th.

In 2012 this event started an annual tradition of simultaneously installing art on the street, ponies, and in the park, signifying the festival that caps a summer of outdoor fun in our area.

The winning idea/artist or team will receive an up to $250 honorarium to carry out their vision and will earn their place in Shoreline history! For more information contact Cynthia Knox 206-218-3302. Interested parties must contact Cynthia by July 20th to be considered for this opportunity.



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Mama Green Heron sporting her new do

Thursday, July 28, 2022

 
Photo by Martin De Grazia

Mama Green Heron was sporting her new do at Ronald Bog Wednesday.

Photo by Martin De Grazia

And this was her before shot.

Ronald Bog is between I-5 and Meridian Ave N at N 175th St in Shoreline. We don't have the contact info for her hairdresser - sorry.



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No easy solution to Shoreline’s 175th problems

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

More than fifty activists with Save Shoreline Trees and Tree Action Seattle rallied on 175th against the city’s plan to expand sidewalks and add bike lanes that could remove more than 274 trees
Photo by Oliver Moffat

By Oliver Moffat

175th is a problem with no easy solutions. Traffic jams and crashes are back to pre-pandemic levels and an earthquake could send the road into Ronald Bog. Metro’s new 333 bus is coming soon to the road. The city wants people to walk and bike more but pedestrians (including students) must brave crossing up to seven lanes of traffic. 

Activists want the city to narrow sidewalks to save trees and businesses have fought road diets in the past. Whatever happens, everyone in the region will be impacted for decades to come.

An arial photo shows the 75 foot crosswalk at the intersection of Meridian and 175th where pedestrians must brave five lanes of car traffic in all directions

On Sunday, May 19, 2024 more than fifty activists with Save Shoreline Trees and Tree Action Seattle turned out for a rally on 175th to protest the City's plan to widen 175th between Aurora and I-5 to make room for pedestrians and bicyclists which could cost over $88 million and require chopping down 274 trees.

With traffic jammed (as usual) on 175th street, passing drivers honked enthusiastically, showing their support for the activists’ calls to save trees by narrowing the proposed sidewalks.

Shoreline city council member Keith Scully even stopped by to show his support.

Flyers distributed by Save Shoreline Trees called on the city to reduce sidewalks to 7 feet or less and said 13 foot sidewalks are unnecessary. The group said they don’t want 175th to be “devastated” like 145th where the city removed more than 300 trees to make way for sidewalks and roundabouts to support the light rail station opening later this year.

Trees increase walkability by providing shade and mitigate urban heat islands caused by large expanses of pavement, according Sandy Shettler from Tree Action Seattle. “Walkability includes shade. These are the public’s trees and they should be saved for the good of public health” she said while waving to passing cars.

A map from the Washington State Patrol Collision Analysis Tool shows the locations of ten years of crashes along 175th between Aurora and I-5 

Plagued by traffic jams, N 175th Street between I-5 and Aurora is Shoreline’s busiest city street with more than 20,000 vehicle trips per day. It’s also one of the city’s most dangerous roads. According to data from the Washington State Patrol, collisions on N 175th Street have roared back to pre-pandemic levels: in 2019 there were 77 crashes; in 2023 there were 76.

Starting in 2019, the city collected feedback from over 1,500 residents to list their top priorities for 175th street: pedestrian walkability, solving traffic jams, and improving safety were the top three priorities. 

Although the city didn’t ask specifically about tree preservation, “landscaping character” was rated at the bottom of the wishlist just above bike lanes by Shoreline residents.

To address traffic jams, the city won’t be able to make the road much wider - it’s already a five-lane road and is over 75 feet wide. It narrows to four lanes at Wallingford where it squeezes between rock retaining walls and spreads out to seven lanes at Aurora. Because of the phenomenon known as Induced Demand, adding more lanes probably wouldn’t help.

But traffic jams are just the start of the problems. When the city started designing the project, they discovered an earthquake could cause 175th to “slip and slide” into nearby Ronald Bog and received an $8 million grant from FEMA to rebuild the road.

Flyers distributed by Save Shoreline Tree called 175th “a primary access route to I-5 and a truck route” and said because there was no light rail station, wider sidewalks weren’t necessary. But later this year, Metro’s new route 333 will provide frequent, cross-town bus service along 175th street, increasing pedestrian traffic on the road.

The city’s Transportation Element Bicycle Plan, adopted by the city council in 2022, promises bike lanes on 175th street that would be safe enough for children to ride on.

At the rally, Susanne Tsoming, co-chair of Save Shoreline Trees, when asked about the city’s plan said, “It’s a major arterial and not made for strolling… I think it’s insane to ride a bike on this road with cars.”

Parents and students, who must brave five lanes of car traffic to get to Meridian Park elementary, want the city council to do something about traffic safety on 175th. Between I-5 and Aurora there are only seven crosswalks and the road can be up to 90 feet wide.

The location of trees to be removed to make way for sidewalks and a bike lane near Meridian Park elementary are shown on a map from the arborist report 

The city’s Climate Action Plan says vehicles are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Shoreline and sets a goal to get more people to ride busses and bikes. Shoreline’s Complete Streets policy requires road projects to be designed for the safe and convenient access of all users including pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users; not just motorists.

On the other side of town, the city’s Transportation Improvement Plan calls for a road diet on the east side of I-5 that (instead of expanding the width of the road) would shrink NE 175th St from four lanes to three while adding bike lanes. 

A table shows the number of car lanes and widths of the seven crosswalks pedestrians must brave while crossing 175th street between Aurora and I-5.
That plan would cost about $2.3 million without removing trees. Although the U.S. Department of Transportation says road diets improve safety and calm traffic, twenty years ago the city council rolled back a plan to put 15th Ave NE in the North City business district on a road diet after push back from businesses.

On May 20, the city council was scheduled to vote on adoption of the Transportation Improvement Plan. And the council was scheduled to discuss a plan to roll out Scooter and Bike Sharing in the city. The Natural Environment and Transportation sections of the Comprehensive Plan were also on the agenda.

UPDATE: At the June 3rd city council meeting, the 175th street project will be back on the agenda for discussion.

A presentation from Save Shoreline Trees is no longer on the agenda. In an email, Kathleen Russell from Save Shoreline Trees said, “Although the City initially approved our application for a presentation, we are not in agreement on the guidelines and we have withdrawn our application.” 

On June 10, the much anticipated (and overdue) Annual Traffic Report will be reviewed by the city council and Traffic Enforcement Cameras will be discussed. The council will vote on whether to add Scooters and Bicycle Sharing to Shoreline’s roads.

On June 24, before the council adjourns for their summer vacation, the Commute Trip Reduction Plan will be reviewed.

5-23-2024 Save Shoreline Trees will not be making a presentation at the June 3rd council meeting.


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Bog Dweller: Goslings on the Bog

Thursday, March 1, 2018

Photo by Martin DeGrazia

It's just a little too early for goslings - this family is from last year. But spring is coming and new babies with it.

Bog Dweller Martin De Grazia captured this charming photo of a family of Canadian Geese escorting their goslings around Ronald Bog in central Shoreline (N 175th and Meridian).



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Photo: Geese at Ronald Bog

Thursday, June 7, 2018

Geese at Ronald Bog
Photo by Martin De Grazia

It's that time of year. Cuteness abounds at every body of water in the area. Soak it up - good for your blood pressure.

DKH



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Wildlife: Otter at Ronald Bog

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Otter at Ronald Bog
Photo by Martin De Grazia

I suspect that Martin was up very very early to get this photo as the best time to see otters is dawn.

This guy is a fresh water otter. We have them in every body of water in Shoreline - and in McAleer Creek as well. They're versatile.

They are also elusive. People who live by the lakes see them (and sadly, people who have koi ponds see them) but the occasional visitor will never know they are there.

Considering how elusive they are, this is really an extraordinary photo. Thanks to Martin for sharing!

DKH


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Shoreline Police, Sheriff and Fire Train Together in Shoreline

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

By Sgt. Katie Larson, Shoreline Police
Shoreline Police Eastside Storefront Officer, Greg McKinney, who assists as one of King County’s Marine Unit Rescue Divers and Swiftwater Technicians, attended an interagency training exercise on May 11 at Ronald Bog Park.

The City of Shoreline has several bodies of water: Echo Lake, Ronald Bog and Twin Ponds, and 3.5 miles of shoreline on Puget Sound. Water recreation is common all year in Shoreline. 

Water recreation is expected to increase as the weather warms for summer. To be ready for any potential water rescue scenario, the King County Sheriff Marine Rescue and Dive Unit, Shoreline Police Department and the Shoreline Fire Department came together as one to familiarize and cross train on water with each other. 

Many Shoreline citizens saw some of the Sheriff’s marine rescue equipment displayed at the Shoreline Strawberry Festival on May 8 at Richmond Beach Community Park. See story.

During this training, several exercises were conducted to coordinate efforts among the three agencies to quickly and efficiently work together for swimmer in distress and missing swimmer incidents. In addition, Sheriff’s Marine Rescue Sergeant Jim Knauss and Shoreline Fire Department Battalion Chief Tim Dahl spent part of the day going to various sites to inspect access points to beaches, walking paths and lake access points, such as the new boardwalk at Echo Lake. Training together ensures the most expedient response to any emergency.

Water rescuers are hoping they will not need to put this training to use this summer. Water safety is important and the loss of one life is one too many. 

Be water smart, life jackets float, you don’t.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson 

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Trader Joe's features murals of Shoreline

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Ronald Bog Park

Photos by Wayne Pridemore

The new Trader Joe's store, which opens Friday morning at 8am, features festive décor, mixing traditional Trader Joe’s cedar-covered walls and Hawaiian-inspired elements with a local flare, including art that celebrates the neighborhood.

Shorewood High School and Performing Arts Center

Throughout the grocery store, there are several colorful hand-painted murals that pay homage to Kayu Kayu Ac Park, Richmond Beach, Ronald Bog, Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and more.

Saltwater Park and Burlington Northern train tracks

The Shoreline store is located at 1201 N 175th St, inside the Shoreline Marketplace across from City Hall.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden

The murals are painted by talented store employees.



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Letter to the Editor: Can a city have too many parks?

Thursday, September 2, 2010


To the Editor:

Dare anyone in Shoreline ask if a city can have too many parks? Shoreline has 31 according to the latest city Recreation Guide. Some of them are very large, such as Shoreview, Boeing Creek Park, Richmond Beach Park, and Hamlin, but there are also many fair-sized parks such as Twin Ponds, Ronald Bog, and Paramount. Kayu Kayu was opened in 2009. More are being envisioned, such as Sunset Park and Aldercrest Park, and possibly the Cedarbook school site. Many parks were acquired when Shoreline was incorporated but several were purchased subsequently (e.g., South Woods and the north extension of Hamlin Park.)

Parks cost a lot of money, not just in purchase but in routine maintenance, upkeep and repair, to say nothing of the enhancements that decorate our parks, whether these are the bronze ponies at Ronald Bog or the large gazebo and sculpture at newly renovated Cromwell Park. As well, Shoreline abounds in recreation facilities, with its two public pools, a gym, tennis courts, baseball and soccer playing fields (including a Stadium), and off-leash dog areas. I doubt any other comparable sized city in King County has as many parks, trails and recreation facilities as does Shoreline.

Can Shoreliners really afford all this? Between 1995 and 2005 Shoreline was an affordable city. But folks are fleeing now, with 330 homes for sale and 171 in foreclosure according to the latest RE report. With the current continuing bad economic news, we really must make some difficult choices. So, while parks and trails are a distinct community advantage we may be living well beyond our means.

Gini Paulsen
Shoreline

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