Better Ground Garden Takes Silver at NW Flower & Garden Festival
For the past several years, King Conservation District has provided educational information for attendees of the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. This year, with the help of Snohomish Conservation District and the Better Ground coalition of Puget Sound conservation districts we took on the work to design, build and showcase a 1,000 square foot 'Better Ground Garden' to the more than 60,000 show attendees!
Over 3,000 people directly engaged with conservation districts as potential sources of a broad spectrum of resources that can help clean our water, strengthen local food systems, and grow healthier forests.
Check out our garden build time-lapse! And, find out more info about the Better Ground Garden.
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KCD Regional Food Grant Brings WSU Extension Expertise to Farmers
Over the last year, a Regional Food Grant from King Conservation District has made it possible for the WSU Extension Agriculture Program to offer its highly effective Cultivating Success Program geared toward beginning farmers in King County.
These classes have helped King County farmers develop their businesses, learn new sustainable farming techniques, and connect with new resources.
Regional Food Grant Orientation Workshop
April 1, Renton
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Help Track Madrone
Tree Distribution
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It's Time to Vote!
For KCD Board
The King Conservation District is holding elections to fill Seat #1 on our Board of Supervisors. If you are a registered voter who resides within the conservation district boundaries you are eligible to vote. We have six candidates running this year. Learn more about them on our elections page.
The Voting Process – By Mail
The primary method of voting in this election is by Mail-in, Paper Ballot that must be requested by the voter. To request and receive your by-mail ballot, please visit our elections page.
The Voting Process – In Person
An alternative to voting through the mail is to cast a ballot in-person at the Polling Station available at KCD’s Office at 800 SW 39th St, Suite 150, Renton, WA 98057 from Monday, March 18, 2019 through Friday, March 29, 2019 from 9:00am until 5:00pm (PST) Monday-Friday. For more information visit our elections page.
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Native Plant Sale
March 16, Renton
The KCD 2019 Native Plant Sale is this Saturday, March 16. Presale orders can be picked up from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Renton Community Center. Walk-up sales are also available, but selection and quantity are limited. For more information on the event or to see the list of plants available at the walk-up sale, visit our plant sale page. |
KCD Presenting At Green Infrastructure Summit
March 22, Bothell
The 4th Annual Puget Sound Green Infrastructure Summit is coming up Friday, March 22. The summit convenes diverse leaders from the Puget Sound area to discuss the role of green infrastructure in reducing runoff and securing cleaner water in Puget Sound. KCD, and our partners, are excited to present findings from our collaborative testing and analysis of USDA FS i-Tree Hydro software to demonstrate its applicability and use in the Puget Sound region. The findings of this project will be posted on kingcd.org after the summit.
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Better Ground Ambassador
Volunteer Orientation
April 4, Renton
Help KCD promote local food, healthy forests and clean water. Learn about upcoming and continuing volunteer opportunities for volunteering with KCD. Join us for the orientation on Thursday, April 4, from 6 to 7 PM at KCD's office in Renton. We will also offer a Zoom conference link for people to video conference or call in. As an ambassador, you'll help educate the public about local conservation efforts. Interested, but can't make the orienation? Contact Anna Beebe at outreachip@kingcd.org. Click HERE for more information and to register.
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Understanding Tree Mortality
April 22, Vashon
Dead and dying trees have proliferated throughout western Washington. Trees were particularly hard-hit in 2018, especially western redcedars, causing concern for many property owners.
WSU Extension Forestry is offering this public seminar to help you learn what makes forests healthy or unhealthy and how to recognize when there’s a problem on your property. The seminar will be taught by Kevin Zobrist, associate professor of forestry at WSU and author of the book Native Trees of Western Washington.
Click HERE for more information
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