Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
“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 MoreWatch the video replay from the 2020 Rain Garden Q&A webinar and view the slides.
Read MoreWatch the video replay from the Alternatives to Lawn webinar and view the slides.
Read MoreWho won the 2020 Cascade Lake-Friendly Gardening Award in Lake Steven? Read on to find out!
Read MoreEditor’s Note: On Thursday, August 13, we held our annual partnership event virtually and we honored to have Zsofia Pasztor from Farmer Frog join us to discuss her work in the center of this national crisis of food insecurity, and the changed world due to COVID-19. She called us from the farm and, like all of us, had challenges with coverage and clarity in this time of heavy internet and cellular use. Here’s her follow up message to those concerned with what they can do to help. - Kari Quaas, SCD
Read MoreBeavers definitely live in the City of Lake Stevens. Snohomish CD and the city work together to help keep them in place for the many benefits beavers provide. Check out our latest webinar talking about how to live with beavers.
Read MoreWatch 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 MoreEnjoy our first foray into the webinar world with “Sustainable Food Gardening.”
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 MoreWe are monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking the recommended precautions to keep everyone healthy.
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.
Read MoreHere’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 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 MoreWe were happy to participate in this day long STEM focused event for Girl Scouts in Everett on Sunday, August 25.
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 MoreIt’s time to harvest potatoes. We’re grateful for partners who provide food to our community!
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