Conservation Commission Tours Snohomish County

Conservation Commission Tours Snohomish County

Snohomish Conservation District hosted members of the Washington State Conservation Commission and other partners and elected officials on a tour of the area on Wednesday, January 18th. The tour is part of a two-day work session that the Commission holds quarterly for its ten-member board and commission staff around the state. 

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Position Now Closed: Resource Planner I (Farm Planner) Position

Position Now Closed: Resource Planner I (Farm Planner) Position

Snohomish Conservation District has an opening for a Resource Planner I position. The Resource Planner I is focused on providing technical assistance and education to equine and small farm landowners in Snohomish County and Camano Island.

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It's Back: Our One-Day Rain Barrel Sale Returns

Pre-orders have closed, but walk-up sales are welcome!

Stop by the Mill Creek Lowe's parking lot from noon to 2 p.m. to purchase yours. Credit card and checks only, no cash. See you there!

Our one-day rain barrel sale is back, for the last time in 2016. Purchase your barrel on Saturday, October 22 at the Mill Creek Lowe's Parking Lot. Snohomish Conservation District is teaming up with Lowe's, King 5, and the Glenn Phillips Law Firm to build 150 rain barrels in the morning before the sale as part of Make a Difference Day. Once installed, the rain barrels will divert approximately 135,000 gallons of polluted storm water from entering our waterways each year.

You will get a pre-assembled 55-gallon barrel with sturdy components (spigot, overflow spout, mesh over inlet).

  • WHEN: Saturday, October 22 from noon to 2 p.m
  • WHERE: Lowe's Parking Lot, 2002 132nd St SE, Mill Creek
  • COST: $50 + tax
  • QUESTIONS: Email outreach(at)snohomishcd.org or call 425-335-5634, ext. 0

Digging in and Learning at Discover Soils Field Day

Farmers, producers, and ag technical advisors gathered together to dig in and learn about soils and nutrients at the May 3rd Discover Soils Field Day. Held in one of Natural Milk Dairy's fields, the group learned about how soil type and structure affect water-holding capacity, how to read soil test results, and what are the ideal conditions for spreading manure.

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Rain Barrel One-Day Sale

Update: Apologies, our rain barrel supply for our May 20 one-day sale has sold out.

Thanks so much for your interest, we're so surprised by the number of pre-orders coming in! So we're a happy-sad mix of emotions to announce that the rain barrel supply for our May 20 one-day sale has sold out. Thanks again for your support and enthusiasm for our rain barrel program!  

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The How and When of Pasture Renovation

The How and When of Pasture Renovation

Western Washington and more specifically, Snohomish County, has an ideal climate for growing grass. One of the reasons for this is due to our temperate climate with plenty of rainfall. For example, the city of Snohomish averages 50 degrees Fahrenheit and has about 275 frost-free days per year. This is accompanied with about 35 inches of annual precipitation.

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Just Released: A Great New Series of Videos for our Sound Horsekeepers

Just Released: A Great New Series of Videos for our Sound Horsekeepers

We partnered with Alayne Blickle, from Horses for Clean Water, to create this informative series of short videos on a range of essential horsekeeping topics. The best news? Each of the 9 videos is under 2 minutes long!

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The Grass is Growing: T-Sum 200 has been reached

The Grass is Growing: T-Sum 200 has been reached

Soil temperature mirrors air temperature. So instead of putting a thermometer in the ground, you can use a formula called “T-Sum 200” to track soil temperatures indirectly and determine when grass will begin to grow.

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2015 Annual Report

2015 Annual Report

2015 was another exciting and productive year here at the Snohomish Conservation District. We have enjoyed our opportunity to engage with such a diverse and committed set of landowners and partners. The accomplishments for 2015 are based upon and driven by the willingness of private landowners and managers to actively manage the natural resources they control. Additionally, the accomplishments for 2015 are significantly impacted via project collaborations with partners. We sincerely thank everyone that has made a positive contribution and impact on natural resource management this past year. 

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Fall is a Great Time to Lime

Fall is a Great Time to Lime

From pasture to potatoes, and pumpkins to hay, lime is more often than not a key component in creating the ideal soil for our current agricultural activities. Without the addition of lime, native soils are usually too acidic for many of the crops we want to grow. 

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Helping our Neighbors: Okanogan Fire Needs

Helping our Neighbors: Okanogan Fire Needs

If you want to help those affected by the Okanogan Complex fire, firefighters and/or locals, here is information on what is needed and who to contact, from Craig Nelson of the Okanogan Conservation District. Please share this so that we can help our neighbors to the east as much as possible!

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First Camano Island Sound Horsekeeper

First Camano Island Sound Horsekeeper

Congratulations to Liz Abelsen, the first person on Camano Island, for receiving our Sound Horsekeeping sign.  This well-deserved honor demonstrates all of the amazing Best Management Practices that Liz has in place on her property to protect water quality, build healthy soils, and create a healthy and happy environment for her mini-horses, chickens, gardens, and abundant wildlife that call this Camano oasis home. 

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2015 Plant 'Sale-abration' a Hit

We hoped you enjoyed our 30th annual Plant 'Sale-abration' as much as we did.

About 40,660 native trees, shrubs and groundcover plants went home with eager folks, and our classes were a popular new addition.

Photo of Board Chair, Mark Craven, and a plant sale customer
Photo of herbal class participants at the 2015 Plant Sale-abration