Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
This summer, Snohomish Conservation District’s Science Station returned to Camano Island! With help from Washington State Parks, we were able to move our Conservation Station from its old home by the gas pump at Cama Beach to the serene shores of Camano Island State Park.
Read MoreThis is the trip you’ve been waiting for all year: soaking up the sun at Cama Beach on Camano Island. Harbor seals peer at you from between the waves, crabs scuttle along the rocks next to your towel, and a bald eagle soars overhead.
Read MoreIf you've walked the Leque Island Trail recently, you might have noticed something a little different. You see, Leque Island has a problem—an abundance of abandoned dog poop. Hikers and their poop-filled pups were leaving calling cards (read: dog poop) along the trail.
Read MoreIn April, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries awarded $24 million in grants to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and local partners to fund transformational restoration in Whidbey Basin.
Read MoreSnohomish Conservation District is excited to announce that we’re partnering with the Cama Beach Foundation to host a series of free, family-friendly educational activities at Cama Beach this summer!
Read MoreStudies have proven what many of us have suspected for a long time: planting trees in urban areas measurably improves quality of life and overall health of the residents living in those spaces. However, these trees have another secret benefit. Urban trees can also play a vital role in addressing stormwater problems.
Read MoreThe business entrepreneurship course of Cultivating Success registration is open! Learn how to farm in a financially sustainable way.
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 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 MoreHosting can be a bit stressful, and the last thing you’d want is a septic system failure.
Read MoreA small but lively group of Camano Islanders joined District Managers Monte Marti and Matt Zupich of Snohomish and Whidbey Island Conservation Districts, respectively, to discuss the Districts' proposal to renew and update the funding they receive from Island County.
Read MoreUtsalady Elementary students, their teachers, aides, and parents joined environmental organizations at the Camano Center for another year of fun Earth Day learning activities.
Read MoreHere is a gallery of the second annual Youth Conservation Art Contest winners.
Read MoreA story about our quotable cooperator Colleen and her love of native plants.
Read MoreA small grant held in the Livingston Watershed of Camano Island wrapped up. Here’s the summary of the work we accomplished.
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