How Many Hats Does It Take to Plant a Neighborhood?
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Here’s a neat story of where some of the Plant Sale trees and shrubs have gone to in the Riverside Neighborhood in Everett.
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Our New WCC Crew is Settling in Nicely
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Our 2018-2019 Washington Conservation Corps crew has begun their real work around the county. Here are some photos from their first outings including prep for the Puget Sound Orca Day held in November.
Read MorePlant Sale Pre-Orders Open December 3
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Mark your calendars! The pre-orders for the Plant Sale open on Monday, December 3rd!
Read MoreSCD's Puget Sound Orca Day Recap
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We are grateful for the doers. On Saturday, November 10, groups of caring citizens gathered around the Puget Sound to help create more habitat for the Chinook salmon that feed the Orcas. Learn more about this regional initiative.
Read MoreRain Gardens, Rain Barrels and Bioswales - Oh My!
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From Stanwood to Darrington, and Monroe to Bothell, we covered some ground with rain gardens this October to help filter pollutants out of stormwater runoff. Thanks to the many partners and volunteers who made it possible!
Read MoreJardinería con un Propósito / Gardening with a Purpose
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We recently taught a Gardening with a Purpose class in Spanish! The aim was to connect with Latino community members in Monroe through partnerships with WSU, the Monroe Chamber and In Harmony Landscaping. Muchas gracias!
Read MoreGrowing Community Gardens with Housing Hope
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We are grateful for a productive season and partnership with Housing Hope. The gardens built this year create space and beauty that all of the Housing Hope residents can enjoy.
Read MorePicking Apples With A View
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Our Project Harvest volunteers helped in cornfields and at local residents’ homes where fruit trees were full of edible gifts.
Read MoreCommunity Members Come Together for their Lake
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How healthy is Lake Stevens? Plus, we’re excited to announce the winner of the 2018 Cascade Garden Award winner.
Read MoreMore Fair Wrap-Ups
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Here’s another wrap up of fairs and events we attended in August. Thanks for engaging with us at our booths!
Read MoreWCC Crew Sights Salmon and Steelhead Fry
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Our WCC crew recently saw Coho Salmon and Steelhead juveniles in the Skykomish River. Yay for fish and our restoration crew!
Looking to join our team? We’re now hiring for the 2018-2019 crew which begins October 1, 2018.
Read MoreFood Bank Mapping Tool Available Now
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Our Food Bank Map is ready! Find your nearest food bank and learn what kind and when they accept your extra fresh produce.
Lawns to Lettuce / Project Harvest
Read MoreVet Crew Complete Rain Garden at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Everett
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In 2017, Our Savior's had SCD out for a site visit to determine if they were a good candidate for a rain garden. They were, but the construction season of 2017 was cut short, ironically, by heavy rains, so it had to wait until 2018. Check out the landscape now!
Read MoreFrom the Field (Trip)
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All three of our youth educators, and one of our Vet Crew members, spent the day at Lively Environmental Center in Mill Creek with students from Riverview Elementary in Snohomish. The end of the school year always includes the most fun ways to learn!
Read MoreFrom Farms to Food Banks - Part Two
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On June 2nd, we had the opportunity to meet many neighbors wanting to help their communities through the growing of extra food. Learn more about our event in partnership with the City of Monroe and Housing Hope.
Read MoreFrom Farms to Food Banks - Part One
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Give a person a tomato they have one meal. Give them a tomato start and they have tomatoes all summer long! Learn about our work in Snohomish County to help Feed the 44th and surrounding communities!
Read MoreSound Education Earth Day 2018 Event Wrap-Up
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Earth Day is for students, and all of us. Here’s a summary of some of the projects that were driven by our young people in Snohomish County and on Camano Island.
Read MoreFive-Barrel Rain Catchment System for Tulalip Tribes Health Clinic
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The rain barrels installed will help the health center save money by reusing rain water, and also help to protect the nearby Tulalip Bay from stormwater runoff and pollution.
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5 Year Feedback Cycle
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Share your input to shape the future of Snohomish Conservation District's work. The 5 Year Planning Survey will open soon.
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