You 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 MoreKicking Off 80th Anniversary with Mark Craven
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We're starting off our 80th year anniversary celebration with "Mark Madness!" Mark Craven has served over 20 years on our Board of Directors. His commitment to our local community of farmers is truly inspiring, and we're honored to give him the Lifetime Achievement award.
Read MoreQ/A with the Veterans Conservation Corps Crew Lead
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We sat down with Taylor Pesce, Community Conservation coordinator and Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) crew lead today to talk about his experience on the job as a crew member.
Read MorePutting the Plan Before the Horse
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It’s a privilege to be a part of new beginnings, and we’re fortunate to have stories like the Rhinevaults to share with others starting out. Most of the people we work with would say that their farms and livestock ventures are a work in progress, and we’re available to help every step of the way.
Read MoreWrapping Up Our 36th Annual Plant Sale
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And that’s a wrap! After months of Zoom meetings, planning, and a weekend of epic proportions, our staff are happy to close the lid on the 36th Annual Plant Sale. Wow!
Read MoreSo You're Picking Up Your Plants This Weekend...
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No horsing around! The time is finally here for you to pick up your native plants, rain barrels, masks and stickers!
Read MoreMr. Misunderstood: Your Neighborhood Beaver
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Leave it to beaver— as North America’s largest rodent, they have a hefty amount of influence on our lands.
Second only to humans for their ability to shape the landscape, they dam waterways to create ponds for swimming, foraging, lodging and protection against predators. These dams not only create a better living space for beavers, but for other wildlife and, critically, juvenile salmon that also need spaces to forage and hide from predators.
Read MoreAnd That's a Wrap, Folks: Saying Farewell to Our WCC Crew
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The crew this year has been nothing short of fantastic. While a normal year can be challenging and requires a large amount of flexibility, the addition challenges, such as a January with 27 days of rain and suspension of field labor due to Covid-19, made this particular year unique.
Read MoreWe Challenge You to Send Us Your Native Plant Photos!
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We want photos of flowers, foliage, mature plants, small plants- whatever you have! Consider this a challenge- the best will be featured on our website, social media and future outreach!*
We could all use some time in our gardens right now. So, get out there and snap a few pics!
Striving for Food Security During COVID-19
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When Joe Crumbley joined our team last year, he couldn’t have predicted that 2020 would be the year a global pandemic would create a national crisis for food security.
Unfortunately, 2020 is that kind of year. But during the COVID-19 health crisis, we are continuing to partner with local organizations in an effort to provide food security to families in Snohomish County.
Read MoreCurrent Local, State, Federal and Private Sector Financial Resources for Farm and Food Based Businesses in Washington
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While there are delays in federal funding requiring a lot of patience, there are also a lot of small grants or funds being set up to help respond to Covid-19 marketplace changes.
Read MoreAnother Step Forward for Restoration on Pilchuck River
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Rivers are far more than currents of flowing water- they are the veins of the Puget Sound. The surrounding forests, marshes and floodplains are just as crucial to the ecosystem. Along the winding path of the Pilchuck River sits a plot of land that’s been farmed by the Cushman (now Cushman-Chambers) family for almost a century.
Read MoreRestoring Habitat, Teaching New Generation at Arlington Christian School
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“We’re so dependent on the food chain, how can we become more independent? How can we harken back to yesteryears?” Nuss asked. “[This project] is a great educational experience for our students who live in our techy, X-Box age.”
Read MoreUniversal Church Garden: Sustainable Gardening Is Always Best!
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Some of these, like kinnikinnick, tall Oregon grape and Pacific ninebark, will also be at our plant sale. Native plants are great for a number of things; in this case, for stabilizing the church’s hillside with their extensive, sturdy root system.
Read MoreEdmonds Community Garden: Biodiversity Haven
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. Native plants used in traditional Native American recipes from this region are grown here and used in recipes for events like pow wows, often serving around 100 people each occasion.
The anthropology, engineering and cooking departments are all involved in the garden curriculum. The amount of biodiversity they have in their small amount of space is impressive; this is a prime example of natural resource conservation implementation in a small scale urban agriculture setting.
Read MoreLaunching Agriculture Resilience into Action
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The Plan acts as a resource to help farmers plan for a future with both drier and wetter climates, as well as challenges that come with an ever-increasing population. It advocates for preserving farmland and greenspace that can act as both a buffer and balance to the sprawling suburbs that are quickly sprouting up.
Read MoreResidents Can Garden at Winterhill Apartments
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Even though it’s a little cold out, residents at Winterhill Apartments in Marysville are excited to get to work in their newly-installed nine raised garden beds. Community gardens can bring neighborhoods together, connecting young and old alike while allowing families to save money and eat healthier.
Read MoreHarvesting Rainwater Never Felt So Good
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These handy barrels are pretty amazing. By collecting a valuable resource that literally falls from the sky, they can water your plants and livestock with chlorine-free rainwater, clean your car, bike, tools, etc. without ever using the faucet, and protect local streams and the Puget Sound. Plus, your water bill will thank you.
Read MoreWelcoming Our 2019-2020 WCC Crew
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Last month began our new Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Crew’s term. These six young environmental stewards will be with us through September 2020.
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