The mission of the Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance (MESA) is to educate and involve the community in stewardship of Warren G. Magnuson Park. Our purpose includes enhancing the habitat for native plants, animals and birds so that there is greater diversity and insuring that the property is a safe, aesthetically pleasing environment for its residents and visitors.

Description:
MESA is a group of dedicated neighbors who provide leadership and expertise to volunteers who want to help make our City park a better place. MESA members are involved in the public process to ensure concerns of the environment are represented. Grants and donations are used to purchase the tools and plants needed for habitat enhancement and to produce educational benefits.

History:
Members of MESA can trace their history to the early 70's when Senator Warren G. Magnuson made possible the acquisition of the de-commissioned Naval air station for the purpose of park land. In the early 1990's, MESA began as a sub-committee of the Sand Point Community Liaison Committee and in 1999 formed Magnuson Environmental Stewardship Alliance. Close ties with other environmental groups in our area provide guidance and expertise in our efforts to enhance the habitat. Regularly scheduled work parties have been held the second Sunday and third Thursday for the past five years. Special work parties are arranged and supervised for groups from schools, businesses, and social clubs. An average of 4 work parties are held each month.

Contact people:

Bonnie Miller, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Lynn Ferguson, Chair, (phone) Tom Kelly, Treasurer, (phone)

Address:

6057 Ann Arbor Avenue NE Seattle, WA 989115 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Warren G. Magnuson Park is in Northeast Seattle, on the Sand Point Peninsula. Enter the park at the NE 65th Street entrance on Sand Point Way NE. Travel east toward Lake Washington and turn right at the parking. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: NE 65th and Sand Point Way NE, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes