A Walk in Nature Proves Popular for Orca Recovery Day 2021
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Read about our 2021 Orca Recovery Day nature walk in Mountlake Terrace. We have a whale of a time!
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Fall is Here, Sound Horsekeepers
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Fall is officially here. Are you and your horses ready? Now is the time to prepare for the upcoming rainy season here in western Washington. Here are a few tips and tricks to beat the winter weather this year and establish more permanent solutions for next year.
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Agroforestry Farm Tour Held at Raising Cane Ranch
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Nick Pate of Raising Cane Ranch, in cooperation with Snohomish Conservation District and Washington State University, hosted a group of 33 people at his Snohomish farm the last week of September, to discuss agroforestry opportunities in Western Washington.
Read MoreSound Horsekeeping | 80th Anniversary
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For our 80th anniversary, we're highlighting some of the amazing staff and partners who we’ve worked with over the years. Our Sound Horsekeeping program wouldn't be what it is today without the support of community members and the horse owners who have been willing to partner with us.
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Stormwater Detention Awareness Class for Brier Residents
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Learn about the requirements for Brier residents tied to their residential stormwater detention ponds.
Read MoreFamily Fun in Lake Stevens, Plus Who Won the 2021 Cascade Award
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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 MorePrioritizing Best Management Practices for Horse Farms
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Whether you board horses, run a training facility, or just have one horse at home, using best management practices can make your operation run smoother and protect your horses. But which ones do you do first? Is there a sequence that’s best? How do you prioritize?
Read MoreSnohomish Conservation District Revitalizing Forestry Program With New Hire
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Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) has hired a new forester, Stacey Dixon, to help small forest landowners navigate the challenges and opportunities associated with owning forested property.
Dixon assists forest landowners who want to improve their forest’s health, develop timber management plans, and nurture a diverse, healthy ecosystem on their land.
Read MoreIt Takes A Village... Appreciating Our Youth Education Program Partners
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School's out for the summer! Celebrate with us by looking back at all of the amazing staff and partners that have contributed to our Youth Education program over the years.
Read MoreAppreciating Our Urban Agriculture Partners
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There’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 MoreSpringing into May with the Food Bank Farm
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Spring 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 MoreEverett Spring Series Videos
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Enjoy re-watching the spring natural yard care series on your schedule.
Read MoreLooking Back on "Earth Month," Including a Webinar Archive!
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April 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 MoreApril Showers Bring... Stormwater Solutions!
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This 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 MoreStronger Partnerships, Better Stormwater Infrastructure
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Out 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 MoreYou Can Have A Garden Without A Lawn
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If 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 MoreMeet Our New Forester
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We are excited to introduce Stacey Dixon, our new forester on our Habitat-Floodplains team!
Read MoreAgroforestry Grows in Snohomish County
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With the planting of a “multifunctional riparian forest buffer” the Pilchuck Julia Park is a new home to thousands of beautiful native trees and shrubs as well as hundreds of food producing trees and shrubs for the public to enjoy.
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