Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
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 MoreWhat used to be a rock and garbage-filled ditch is now a scaled-down riverscape of native flowers, trees and shrubs, complete with several wood ornaments and a bridge that Paul built. The neighbors say they fall asleep to the sound of the stream.
Read MoreWhile our winters are beautiful with clean air and occasional sunny skies, an overabundance of darkness, mud, and manure can overwhelm anyone, and horse boredom is a common issue owners have to deal with.
Read MoreThe news is out: more and more rural Washingtonians are considering renewable energy and energy efficiency options for their farms and small businesses.
Read MoreMarquart Farms provides a bountiful paradise for multiple beehives and pollinator gardens. This urban farmland uses several sustainable agricultural practices like raingardens, three tier composting systems, and collapsible greenhouses with drip irrigation systems.
Read MoreThanks to another complement of volunteers, we were able to harvest a whole lot of sweet corn. Read on to learn how many thousands of pounds!
Read MoreIt’s great several great years at Discovery Elementary School in Mukilteo. This year they received rain cisterns via a Puget Sound Starts at My School grant.
Read MorePlease join us in welcoming Linda Lyshall as our new Executive Director!
Photo credit: Orcas Power & Light Co-Op
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Read MoreStudents benefit from Puget Sounds Starts at My School funding through classroom lessons, practical conversations with engineers and hands-on lessons including planting native plants at their school
Read MoreIf you live in Bothell, and are considering a rain garden, please get in touch with David!
Read MoreCurious how long your donated food and produce will last at the food bank? Check out this list!
Read MoreAfter the rain stopped, a group of volunteers with their families enjoyed a fun family day on the farm at Red Barn Farm in Everett.
Read MoreSomeone once said that we owe our existence to six inches of soil and the fact that it rains. This is very true, and amazing to ponder. The soil in our pastures, and the grass it grows, are just as vital to the health of our horses.
Read MoreWe were happy to participate in this day long STEM focused event for Girl Scouts in Everett on Sunday, August 25.
Read MoreWith our gratitude and thanks, we sent out into the world another Washington Conservation Corps Crew and Restoration Project Assistant.
Read MoreCongratulations to this year’s Cascade Award winner and finalists! Thanks to North Cascades Crew for letting us crash your summer BBQ. We had so much fun!
Read MoreHere some urban gardening classes taking place in the south part of the county in September.
Read MoreIt’s time to harvest potatoes. We’re grateful for partners who provide food to our community!
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