It's Still Time to Think About Fire 

Join KCD Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Program Coordinator Matt Axe as he walks you through a wildfire home risk assessment. See what Matt looks for, gain insights into increasing your home's wildfire resiliency, and consider contacting KCD to work with you and your community.

Wildfire Home Risk Assessment Walk Video

Check out these other helpful posts to see how you can increase your home's wildfire resiliency.

• Assessing Risk
• Preparing Your Property
• Tree Spacing and Placement
• The Extended Zone and Emergency Access

Show Us Your KCD Native Plant Sale Projects!

Are you proud of a project you planted with KCD Native Plants? We’d love to see it! Share your photos and stories with us. Contact us at news@kingcd.org or tag @kingconservationdistrict and #KCDNativePlants on Facebook, Instagram or @King_CD_WA on Twitter.

KCD Bids Farewell to Chair Ryon

After six years on the KCD Board of Supervisors, Chair Dick Ryon is stepping back into private life. “My experience with the Board and staff at KCD has been a pleasure,” said Dick. “I am proud of the work we’ve done these past six years and I am pleased to be leaving the organization in such capable and dedicated hands.”

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KCD Welcomes Newest Board Member

Stepping into the seat previously filled by Dick is recently-elected and newly-certified Board of Supervisors member Chris Porter. Porter is an avid cyclist, beekeeper, and dedicated conservationist. Porter brings with him a passion for raising the profile of conservation districts, good governance, and engaging a new generation of conservationists.

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Where the Water Begins

Is your marine bluff or beach property eroding or jeopardizing your house? Do you want to manage vegetation to stabilize slopes while maintaining a beautiful view of Puget Sound?

King Conservation District invites you to attend a FREE Webinar developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County. The Webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning property Where the Water Begins.

Hear presentations from local experts and see examples of all topics discussed.

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Where the Water Begins
Jun 19, Online

Is your marine bluff or beach property eroding or jeopardizing your house? Do you want to manage trees and shrubs to stabilize your property while maintaining a beautiful view of Puget Sound?

King Conservation District invites you to attend FREE workshops developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County.

Where the Water Begins
Jun 27, Online

Is your marine bluff or beach property eroding or jeopardizing your house? Do you want to manage trees and shrubs to stabilize your property while maintaining a beautiful view of Puget Sound?

King Conservation District invites you to attend FREE workshops developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County.

WSU Extension Courses
June 18 to July 28, Online

WSU Extension Forestry has moved many great courses online. All you need is a zoom account and you're ready to learn about 

• Well begun is half done – proper site preparation and early vegetation control
• Plant trees like a boss (so that you only have to do it once)
• Plantae non grata – Invasive species on small woodlands
• And more!

Master Gardeners Online Plant Clinics
Now - October 17, Online

NEW! Master Gardener Online Plant Clinic – The Master Gardener Plant Clinic is now online to answer your gardening questions. During your clinic visit, you will be able to share pictures of your plant, pest or disease concerns.