The weather is supposed to be nice this weekend so it’s a perfect time to put your green thumb to use. Friends of Fremont Peak Park have planned a work party for this Sunday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the park (4357 Palatine Ave N). Rain or shine, they’ll be planting 150 replacement plants
February 18, 2010
The 43rd District legislators are hosting a town hall meeting this Saturday, February 20, at Seattle First Baptist Church (1111 Harvard Ave, see map) from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Senator Ed Murray, House Speaker Frank Chopp and Representative Jamie Pedersen will update constituents on the 2010 Legislative Session and answer questions ranging from the state budget crisis to replacement of the SR
February 17, 2010
2010 marks the first year that the Fremont Chamber of Commerce will take control of the annual Fremont Fair. As a I wrote a couple of weeks ago, the Chamber takes the reigns from Solid Ground, who has produced the 2-day summer celebration for nearly 40 years. As a reminder, there is an open house tonight to brainstorm
February 16, 2010
People trying to fill their Taco Del Mar punch cards will have to look outside of Fremont to do so now. For the past couple of weeks, many of you have been wondering if the closure of the Fremont location was just temporary (after all, this isn’t the first time it’s been closed). A sign on
February 16, 2010
Determined to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the animals of the Woodland Park Zoo, a crowd of hearty Washingtonians scoffed at the wind and rain last Saturday to watch animals share Valentine’s Day-themed treats like heart-shaped boxes filled with fruit, heart-shaped fruit wreaths and heart-shaped ice pops.
The annual event is what’s called “thematic enrichment,” according to zoo spokesperson Gigi Allianic. “Enrichment is the process of creating a challenging environment to address an animal’s social, psychological and physical needs,” Allianic said. She added that such events contribute to successful breeding of endangered species in captivity and connecting zoo visitors to the animals. “It’s an opportunity for visitors to learn about behavioral enrichment,” Allianic said.
Allianic said themed events are not only a great way for visitors to learn about the zoo’s animals, but is also an important part of caring for the animals. “It reinforces natural behavior such as exploring and foraging and is a part of the daily care program,” Allianic said.
While Valentine’s Day at the zoo is a hit with heart-shaped treats being fed to the animals, Allianic said it’s not the only event that draws a crowd. The zoo offers other events on Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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