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13 Services
Apply for a Neighborhood Tree
Apply for a free tree through Trees for Neighborhoods.
Apply for Urban Forestry Permit
Urban forestry permits are issued for tree planting, tree pruning, tree removal/replacement in the public right of way.
Apply to the Community Climate Project Fund
Funding grassroots climate focused programs, events, education or outreach initiatives.
Ask a Tree Question
Call 206-684-TREE(8733) for answers about tree rules and regulations.
Find a P-Patch Community Garden
Gardens are located throughout the city.
Find an Environmental Learning Center
Seattle’s environmental learning centers offer programs at parks throughout the city.
Get Free Weatherization Services
For Seattle homeowners and rental property owners, if they meet income qualifications.
Get Gardening Help
The Garden Hotline can help provide resources for growing your garden and protecting the environment.
How do I get rid of this?
Look up how to recycle, compost, or throw out something.
Nominate a Heritage Tree
Anyone may nominate a tree. The owner’s approval is needed for Heritage Tree designation.
Sign Up for a P-Patch Garden Plot
P-Patch manages and promotes community-stewarded open spaces for organic urban agriculture to individuals and groups.
Sign Up for Camps
Camps for all youth ages 3-17.
Tour the Skagit
Tour the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project (Powerhouse, boat, walking tours).
29 Programs
Appliance Rebates
Rebates on energy-efficient appliances.
Benchmarking and Reporting
Tracks energy performance for buildings 20,000 sq. ft. or larger.
Bike Program
Provides resources for people interested in riding bikes in Seattle.
Camps
Summer and out-of-school camps for children and youth.
Cedar River Watershed
Carefully managed to support and supply clean drinking water to 1.4 million people.
Community Climate Projects
Supports grassroots organizations that engage the community in climate action.
Conservation Corps
An employment program for formerly troubled people.
Electric Vehicles
Get "Plug-In Ready" with steps to installing an electric vehicle charger.
Environmental Education & Outdoor Learning
Programs and classes that teach environmental stewardship.
Environmental Learning
Programs and classes that teach environmental stewardship.
Garden Hotline – Natural Yard Care
Get expert environmentally-friendly answers about natural lawn care.
Good Food
Promotes healthy lifestyles through community garden activities and other workshops.
Green Building Incentives
Permitting assistance in exchange for high performing and sustainable projects.
Green Fleet Initiative
Create a fleet of alternative fuel vehicles.
Green Up
An affordable way to invest in renewable energy in our region.
Heritage Tree Program
A cooperative program between the City of Seattle and PlantAmnesty to celebrate Seattle's Special Trees.
Home Repair
Loans to low-income households for critical home repairs.
HomeWise Weatherization
Free weatherization for low-income households.
Lighting Discounts (in Store)
Discounts on energy-efficient lighting.
Nature Kids Preschool
A Nature-based preschool program for Kids 3-5 years.
O2 Outdoor Opportunities for Teens
Exposing multi-ethnic teens to environmental education, urban conservation and stewardship
Parks and Green Spaces Levy
Passed in 2008, it totaled $146 million and lasted from 2009 through 2014.
Pedestrian Program
Provides resources to help people walk around Seattle.
RainWise Cisterns & Rain Gardens
The RainWise program provides rebates that cover most or all of the cost to install cisterns and rain gardens.
Solar Energy
Solar works in Seattle. Roof-top solar systems can qualify for solar production incentives.
Sustainable Landscaping
Online training, Green Gardening workshops and publications for professionals and property managers on Integrated Pest [...]
Toilet Rebates & Free Toilets
Toilet rebates for qualified customers.
Water Conservation
Learn how to save water at home, at work, in your landscape, your school, or business.
Water Smart Technology
Technical assistance for commercial, industrial and institutional customers, and financial incentives for water [...]