Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
Although most of us refuse to use umbrellas, the fact remains that our annual rainfall averages about 35 inches in the western part of the county and increases sharply as you approach the Cascade Mountains. Managing the stormwater runoff resulting from all of this rain remains a crucial part of Snohomish Conservation District’s work to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers, and Puget Sound.
Read MoreThis event kicked off the planting of several trees in the Delta Neighborhood of Everett and highlighted the ways that urban trees can reduce stormwater volume and filter water, while also providing wildlife habitat, shade, and improved air quality, human health, and livability.
Read MoreThrough an NACD grant, we were able to help underserved areas with their food security through garden installations and other support.
Read MoreView both webinars recorded in September on the “Journey of a raindrop” and “Wet feet gardening,” and view photos from the October Rain Garden Tour.
Read MoreView the two webinars from the spring series of natural yard care for the City of Everett.
Read MoreWe had one of our very own hometown heroes representing Snohomish County at the 2022 Washington State Envirothon competition. The team from Sequoia High School in Everett was one of the winners of the regional competition in March, and they went on to compete at the state competition in May!
Read MoreView the 2022 winners of the 5th Youth Art Contest, and then vote for your favorite — The People’s Choice Awards.
Read MoreEnjoy re-watching the spring natural yard care series on your schedule.
Read MoreWatch the video replay from the 2020 Rain Garden Q&A webinar and view the slides.
Read MoreWatch the video replay from the Alternatives to Lawn webinar and view the slides.
Read MoreWatch our video about ideas for your residential garden by two of our staff members, Kari and Sara.
Read MoreHere’s the wrap up of Orca Day events in Snohomish Conservation District. We’re excited to see it grow from around 20 volunteers in 2018 to a much larger reach in 2019.
Read MoreThanks to another complement of volunteers, we were able to harvest a whole lot of sweet corn. Read on to learn how many thousands of pounds!
Read MoreStudents benefit from Puget Sounds Starts at My School funding through classroom lessons, practical conversations with engineers and hands-on lessons including planting native plants at their school
Read MoreAfter the rain stopped, a group of volunteers with their families enjoyed a fun family day on the farm at Red Barn Farm in Everett.
Read MoreWe were happy to participate in this day long STEM focused event for Girl Scouts in Everett on Sunday, August 25.
Read MoreMary Fosse of Delta Neighborhood in north Everett gave Joe a tour of her yard, which is located blocks away from the Department of Ecology contamination zone.
Photo credit: Delta Neighborhood
Read MoreAs King Conservation District Board Supervisor Dick Ryon shared, “All of the students were winners today.”
Read MoreHere’s a neat story of where some of the Plant Sale trees and shrubs have gone to in the Riverside Neighborhood in Everett.
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