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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.

KCD Native Plant Sale - January Update

Happy New Year! Here is a quick update about plant sale inventory. Many species are sold out and additional stock is not available from our suppliers. Not sure what to order? Check out KCD Native Plant Spotlights.

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 already 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, or you may be able to order something that we are already sold out of this year:

Other Native Plant Sources:

See What’s Left and Order Now!

One More Chance to Learn About Benefits and Beauty of Landscaping with Native Plants

Join King Conservation District for a FREE native plant online webinar with KCD Senior Riparian Resource Specialist Jacobus Saperstein. Jacobus will cover the countless benefits that native plants provide for landscape aesthetics, wildlife habitat, water quality and more! Attendees will get advice on the best ways to reduce plant mortality, save money and improve your landscape’s overall health and happiness.

Attendees will receive a $20 dollar discount for the 2021 KCD Native Plant Sale to purchase bareroot native plants. Due to unanticipated response, current species inventory levels are low or already sold out.

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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. The first review of applications will begin January 19, 2021.

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.

KCD Election Season Approaches

KCD is seeking individuals to run for Position #2 on KCD’s Board of Supervisors.

King Conservation District is led by an all-volunteer, five-member board of supervisors. Three of the members are elected while the other two are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission, an agency created to assist and guide conservation district activities in Washington state.

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.

Candidacy filing is expected to open in mid-January with the election to be held in March.

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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.

Benefits and Beauty of Landscaping with Native Plants

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 6:00pm

Join King Conservation District for a FREE online talk covering all things native plants! Attendees will receive a $20 dollar discount for the 2021 KCD Native Plant Sale to purchase your own native plants.

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.

Environmental Service Center Virtual Beach Walks

Multiple dates in January and February

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.

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!

Find Out More About Growing Groceries

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.

Find Out More About Viva Farms

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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.