Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
Winter can be a great time to set ourselves up for success by thinking about our behind-the-scenes helpers—the beneficial birds and insects that make our garden healthier and more productive. The best part is that most of the things these “helpers” need means less work for you now, not just during the growing season.
Read MoreDuring the first winter of the pandemic, our Agriculture Resilience Team brainstormed ways to engage the public when we were unable to physically gather. The result was a Carbon Crushers series of workshops focused on ways to reach “drawdown”—the point when levels of greenhouse gases stop climbing and start to actually decline
Read MoreLearn more about the new community garden at the Northshore YMCA!
Read MoreWatch our Lawns to Lettuce webinar replay, view the slides, and start to dream of your 2022 food garden.
Read MoreAre you a high school student or educator engaged in environmental issues? We want YOU to join a team or help a team of high school students.
Read MoreRead about our 2021 Orca Recovery Day nature walk in Mountlake Terrace. We have a whale of a time!
Read MoreFall 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.
Read MoreEverett Fall Natural Yard Care Series - slides and videos.
Read MoreNick 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 MoreFor 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.
Read MoreLearn about the requirements for Brier residents tied to their residential stormwater detention ponds.
Read MoreThis 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 MoreWhether 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 (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 MoreSchool'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 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.
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