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Per OMPA Guidance and Governor Inslee’s “Stay Safe, Stay Healthy” order KCD’s office is currently closed to the public and all staff are working remotely.
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KCD Candidates to Start Campaigning
Ten candidates filed for Position #2 on KCD’s Board of Supervisors submitted their forms by Tuesday, February 2 at 5pm. They are vying for Position #2, currently held by Supervisor Jim Haack. Candidate statements will be posted on our website by next week.
Ballots will be available on March 1 at 8am via the online system and need to be returned electronically before 5pm on March 23, or postmarked by March 23 and receive by King County Elections by March 25.
King Conservation District is led by an all-volunteer, five-member board of supervisors of which three are elected two others are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission.
Supervisors serve a three-year term and oversee the operations of KCD. Board members contribute local perspectives on important natural resource management and conservation issues, seek feedback about conservation programs from District residents, set KCD policy, and direct KCD’s work plan and budget.
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Those wishing to apply for the Washington State Conservation Commission appointed seat need to submit their application to WSCC by March 31. Read WSCC CD Supervisor Appointment Guide.
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KCD Native Plant Sale - February Update
The response to this year's plant sale has been spectacular. Many of you are ready to get outside and put tress, shrubs and plants in the ground this spring! We are almost completely sold out and additional stock is not available from our suppliers. See our Still Available section for remaining items. The $50 order minimum still applies and all sales are final.
REMINDER: Pickup will be in March 2021 at the Tukwila Community Center. No walk-up sales will be offered in 2021.
And since so many of our species are sold out, we are highlighting plant sales from our neighboring conservation district colleagues. You may be able to get other species that we did not offer as well:
Other Native Plant Sources:
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Beautify & Care for Your Stream or Lakeside Property
Saturday, February 20, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:00am
Learn from restoration experts about managing your yard to support both the environment and your own needs.
Curious about what it takes to return your stream, lake or wetland property to its more natural state? Want to learn ways you can support wildlife, enhance your property’s aesthetic, and reduce maintenance needs? Don’t miss this FREE 1-hour webinar for homeowners living along the water. Learn from restoration experts about managing your yard to support both the environment and your own needs.
Topics:
- Minimizing pollution runoff on your property
- Controlling invasive weeds
- Utilizing native plants for wildlife habitat and erosion control
- Adding value and beauty to your yard naturally
Questions? Contact Nikki.Wolf@kingcd.org or call 425-773-1868.
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Snoqualmie Project Shows Stormwater Benefit of Publicly Managed Urban Forest
A project brought together a broad collection of City of Snoqualmie staff and an expert environmental consultant team assess stormwater retention ecosystem services and the monetary value provided by Snoqualmie’s urban forest. This work was planned by KCD Forestry staff and funded by KCD’s Urban Forest Health Management Program.
The assessment results are detailed in the project’s final report, which provided the City of Snoqualmie with the data needed to approve funding for the city’s urban forestry program using surface and stormwater management fees.
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KCD Is Hiring
King Conservation District is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Senior Director of Stewardship Programs.
As a key partner to the Executive Director and a member of the agency’s leadership team, the Senior Director of Stewardship Programs will help KCD inspire a shared vision of community-based stewardship of natural resources and economically viable working farm and forestlands. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring that KCD’s cooperative work with urban and rural residents, farmers, and communities leads to strong conservation outcomes, a vibrant, equitable regional food system, and a more resilient region.
The position will remain open until filled.
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If you weren't able to join the Benefits and Beauty of Landscaping with Native Plants webinar live, you can tune in on YouTube to see what you missed!
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High School Natural Resources Competition Registration Now Open
Washington State Envirothon is an environmental and natural resource conservation competition for high school students.
KCD is recruiting King County educators and high school students interested in participating in this year’s competition. As your local conservation district, KCD will be a helpful resource throughout participating teams Envirothon journey. KCD can help organize virtual presentations, curriculum and workshops with technical experts to help support teams through the Envirothon journey.
Visit waenvirothon.org/current-competition for more details on the upcoming competition. If you have questions, please contact Rosie McGoldrick at educationip@kingcd.org or 206-379-5258.
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Beautify & Care for Your Stream or Lakeside Property
Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Learn from restoration experts about managing your yard to support both the environment and your own needs.
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Online WSU Forestry Winter School
Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
Wooded property owners across Washington State will build skills to help them care for their land and trees at the 2021 Washington Forest Owners’ Online Winter School hosted by Washington State University Extension. Attendees can choose up to five workshops/demonstrations from the 30 seminars, expert panels, and roundtable discussions on a variety of topics for forest property owners of all skill levels.
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Online Sustainable Yard Care Classes
Multiple Saturdays, January-March
King County Wastewater Treatment Division is partnering with Snohomish Conservation District to offer an online series of five classes this winter all about creating a healthy, low-maintenance landscape. These classes will be geared towards those who are new to the concepts of sustainable yard care practices.
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Environmental Service Center Virtual Beach Walks and Bird Fest
Virtual Beach Walks: February 6 and 7
Bird Fest: Saturday, February 13
Stay warm and toasty at home while going on a winter beach walk! Ask live questions of naturalists as marine species are found on low-tide walks at Seahurst Park, and match what you see on the screen with their new marine identification guides and other beach resources.
Learn about birds in your backyard. Help scientists take a population snapshot. This free annual event is virtual, but still offers everyone an opportunity local birds and plantsduring the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb 12-Feb 15). Presentations, a count, and activities for all ages, including identification games and meeting with local organizations/community groups.
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Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
Ends February 12
Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program until February 12. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes.
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Online Growing Groceries:
October - May
Learn to grow your own food! Growing Groceries is an integrated series of classes, building on knowledge gained. Each class contains the information needed to get started. Attend one, a few or all and get growing!
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Viva Farms’ Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture
April-November 2021
Viva Farms Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture application deadline is February 12.
For more information, please check out the English and Spanish information.
Reach out to the Viva Farms team for more information and answer questions at practicum@vivafarms.org.
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At King Conservation District, we’re all about Better Ground. Better Ground means taking important stewardship actions at home and in our communities to create healthy soil and water, to provide healthy food, and to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. And you don’t have to go at it alone. You have a partner, your local conservation district.
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