Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
Watch from the safety and comfort of your living the webinars we hosted in May 2020 on beavers, climate resilience and running a tree farm.
Read MoreWhen Joe Crumbley joined our team last year, he couldn’t have predicted that 2020 would be the year a global pandemic would create a national crisis for food security.
Unfortunately, 2020 is that kind of year. But during the COVID-19 health crisis, we are continuing to partner with local organizations in an effort to provide food security to families in Snohomish County.
Read More“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 MoreRivers are far more than currents of flowing water- they are the veins of the Puget Sound. The surrounding forests, marshes and floodplains are just as crucial to the ecosystem. Along the winding path of the Pilchuck River sits a plot of land that’s been farmed by the Cushman (now Cushman-Chambers) family for almost a century.
Read MoreEnjoy our first foray into the webinar world with “Sustainable Food Gardening.”
Read MoreHere’s the latest from our Agriculture Group about services that they are able to provide during the stay at home order.
Read MoreCongratulations and thank you to our 2020 Youth Art Contest participants! Take a moment to appreciate their talents and enjoy a mini art break.
Read More“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 MoreRaised garden beds are a great way to grow food instantly when there is a concern over potential soil contaminants. Some materials to avoid include pressure treated wood, wood with paint or varnish, and deciduous wood.
Read MorePlant Sale pickups in the age of COVID-19.
Read MoreOur 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 MoreOur 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 MoreWondering how to avoid muddy paddocks next year? Farm planner Michael Hipp explains in detail how to create mud-free, easy-to-clean paddocks.
Read MoreWe are monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking the recommended precautions to keep everyone healthy.
Read MoreAgroforestry systems can help farmers of any size adapt to these new weather patterns, lessening the negative impacts that they have across the landscape. Integrating more trees into the farming landscape provides cover that can intercept rainfall, increases the amount of rain that filters into soils, and reduces the quantity, speed, and peak flow of runoff.
Read MoreSome of these, like kinnikinnick, tall Oregon grape and Pacific ninebark, will also be at our plant sale. Native plants are great for a number of things; in this case, for stabilizing the church’s hillside with their extensive, sturdy root system.
Read MoreSnohomish Conservation District is pleased to announce its list of 2019 Conservation Leaders of the Year.
Read More. Native plants used in traditional Native American recipes from this region are grown here and used in recipes for events like pow wows, often serving around 100 people each occasion.
The anthropology, engineering and cooking departments are all involved in the garden curriculum. The amount of biodiversity they have in their small amount of space is impressive; this is a prime example of natural resource conservation implementation in a small scale urban agriculture setting.
Read MoreThe Plan acts as a resource to help farmers plan for a future with both drier and wetter climates, as well as challenges that come with an ever-increasing population. It advocates for preserving farmland and greenspace that can act as both a buffer and balance to the sprawling suburbs that are quickly sprouting up.
Read MoreWinter’s darkness can be just as challenging as the rain when tending to livestock. Read on for creative ideas to see well enough to keep up with farm chores and tend to a sick or injured animal.
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