Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
This year, after years of anticipation, we were able to present the Cascade Award in person at the renovated and beautiful North Cove Park. Plus, we host a rain barrel painting party!
Read MoreThere’s so many parts to our Urban Agriculture program, and none of them would work if it weren’t for the amazing organizations and individuals who partner with us. Join us as we celebrate 80 years by looking back on our work with food insecurity in the community.
Read MoreSpring has sprung! We’re continuing to work with partner organizations like the Food Bank Farm to reduce food insecurity in the region by distributing vegetable starts, one of the resources we provide to garden sites that grow food for food banks.
Read MoreEnjoy re-watching the spring natural yard care series on your schedule.
Read MoreApril was Earth Month, and last month, we were literally and virtually everywhere. Enjoy a sampling of our webinars and events held just during the month of April. If you missed any, feel free to watch the replays and share with friends and family to help educate them about protecting our home.
Read MoreThis month, we’re continuing to celebrate 80 years by looking back on our Urban Stormwater program and the many faces who have helped steward it to where it is today.
Read MoreOut of this collaboration, demonstration rain gardens now filter stormwater throughout Mason, Whatcom, Pierce, King, and Skagit counties. But while our staff helped with the installation and offered advice on cluster projects, we also learned a few things in the process from other districts.
“RSAT was about building relationships,” David Jackson, Community Conservation program manager, said.
Read MoreIf you live in an apartment or other small space, you may look longingly at photos of gardens and think, “If only I could do that here!” Well, with a bit of creativity, you can.
Read MoreLa presentación será en Español. Aprende sobre las últimas técnicas de jardinería para ahorrar tiempo, dinero y el medioambiente. ¡Muchas gracias a Racquel Vasquez por traducir durante la presentación!
Read MoreWatch a replay of our Perrinville Watershed webinar as well as scroll through the slides
Read MoreWatch our onsite video from the Perrinville Watershed in November 2020 featuring our super productive Veterans Conservation Corps Crew.
Read More“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 MoreCheck out this blocks long right of way bioswale in Edmonds!
Read MoreWho won the 2020 Cascade Lake-Friendly Gardening Award in Lake Steven? Read on to find out!
Read MoreWatch our video about ideas for your residential garden by two of our staff members, Kari and Sara.
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 MoreEnjoy our first foray into the webinar world with “Sustainable Food Gardening.”
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.
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