Meet Our New Forester
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We are excited to introduce Stacey Dixon, our new forester on our Habitat-Floodplains team!
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Orca Recovery Day During COVID-19 A Success
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“Orcatober” is officially in the books!
COVID-19 has been a disruption for all of us, but it couldn’t get in the way of recovery efforts for our Southern Resident Killer Whales. We were fortunate to be able to celebrate Orca Recovery Day with all who participated in our scavenger hunt, rain barrel sale and Eco Challenge.
Read MoreAnd, The Winner of the Youth Earth Day Challenge Is....
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“We have paint all over our hardwood floors from her- but it was worth it to see her get excited about this project.” — Deborah R, Eleanor Ridgeway’s parent
Read More2020 Plant Sale Youth Art Contest Winners
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Congratulations and thank you to our 2020 Youth Art Contest participants! Take a moment to appreciate their talents and enjoy a mini art break.
Read MoreRestoring Habitat, Teaching New Generation at Arlington Christian School
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“We’re so dependent on the food chain, how can we become more independent? How can we harken back to yesteryears?” Nuss asked. “[This project] is a great educational experience for our students who live in our techy, X-Box age.”
Read MorePlant Sale is for Pickups Only - Drive-Through Set Up Working
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Plant Sale pickups in the age of COVID-19.
Read MoreDue to COVID-19 - Walk-Up Plant Sale Canceled - Staggered Pickups for Pre-Orders
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Our 2020 Annual Plant Sale plans have changed. There will not be a walk-up sale. Pick ups will be staggered to limit exposure to COVID-19.
Read More2020 Plant Sale Update Due to COVID-19 - Walk Up Sale on March 21st Canceled
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Our 2020 Annual Plant Sale plans have changed. There will not be a walk-up sale, but you’ll be able to pre-order again starting Monday, March 9th. Pick ups will be staggered to limit exposure to COVID-19.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Contingency Plan
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We are monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking the recommended precautions to keep everyone healthy.
Read More2019 Orca Recovery Day in Snohomish Conservation District
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Here’s the wrap up of Orca Day events in Snohomish Conservation District. We’re excited to see it grow from around 20 volunteers in 2018 to a much larger reach in 2019.
Read MoreLand Building Is A Legacy Project - A Day at Paca Pride
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Around a dozen folks enjoyed this summer day farm tour where David Capocci engagingly educated people curious about regenerative agriculture - a way of farming that regenerates the land.
Read MoreWorking Buffers Video
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Watch our new Working Buffers video to understand how planting trees and shrubs on your property can make a difference in soil health, water quality and habitat for birds and wildlife.
Read MoreA Triple-Duty Rain Garden on Camano Island
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This Camano Island rain garden is doing triple duty, filtering water from three different sources: rainwater from the sky, runoff from the roof, and surface water from the uphill slope.
Read More'Living with Beavers' Workshops Well Received
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First series of 'Living with Beavers' workshops held and useful for attendees in Tulalip, Stanwood and Monroe.
Read MoreKudos to Snohomish County Residents for an Almost Fire-Free Summer
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Kudos to Snohomish County residents for taking care of our land and protecting it from wildfires.
Read MoreFall Task List for All Types of Properties
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The shorter days of autumn inspire us to slow down after a busy summer, but accomplishing a few tasks before the rains set in and the winds start to blow will make winter more pleasant and surprise you with a healthy land and soil-scape next spring.
Read MoreIs Your Home Firewise?
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As Westsiders here in Washington, it’s difficult to imagine the threat of a wildfire as we tromp through the rain and mud for close to eight months of the year. But due to our beautiful dry summers, the landscape can dry out quickly, presenting a window of time where a grass or forest fire can pose a serious threat to property and lives.
Read MoreStanwood High School Envirothon Team to Compete at State
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Two teams from Stanwood High School competed at the Northwest Regional Envirothon on March 29 at Brightwater Environmental Learning Center in Woodinville.
Read MoreSnohomish Conservation District Proposes New Rate System
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For the past eight years, the District has received funding through an assessment, which has been leveraged with grants and other funding sources. The District Board of Supervisors plans to file a new rate proposal with the Snohomish County Council to ensure that the District can continue to provide these services into the future.
Read MoreOur One-Day Rain Barrel Sale Returns!
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We’re filling our office to the brim with rain barrels and keeping our doors open late for this special one-day only pick-up event, just in time for summer watering. You will get a pre-assembled 55-gallon barrel with sturdy components (spigot, overflow spout, mesh over inlet).
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