Winter Garden Tips for Beneficial Wildlife

Winter Garden Tips for Beneficial Wildlife

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.

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Looking Back on "Earth Month," Including a Webinar Archive!

Looking Back on "Earth Month," Including a Webinar Archive!

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.

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Stronger Partnerships, Better Stormwater Infrastructure

Stronger Partnerships, Better Stormwater Infrastructure

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.

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Orca Recovery Day During COVID-19 A Success

Orca Recovery Day During COVID-19 A Success

“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.

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