Native Plant Sale Pick-Up Details
Pick-up dates are Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 at the Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168.
KCD’s Plant Sale preorders opened back on November 15, 2021 and the response again this year was record-breaking.
To help improve the pickup process at the Tukwila Community Center on March 12 and 13 and minimize customer waiting times, customers have selected a 1-hour pick-up time. We have been reaching out to customers who have not selected a pick-up time. Please read the additional information in this newsletter about the pick-up process.
New this year you will receive notifications via email when you order is being packed, and then again when your order is ready for pick-up. We ask that you stick to your assigned pick-up date and time so that customer lines and wait times will be minimized. All orders must be picked up by 4pm on Sunday, March 13. If you cannot arrive during your pick-up window, please let us know. If you do not pick up your order, we will be calling you.
Pick-up Days Traffic Alert! Bridge Closure
Please leave plenty of time to get to the Tukwila Community Center. The 42nd St/Allentown Bridge is closed and you will need to approach the Community Center from the east via 129th St or from the north via 42nd Ave. Please enter the Community Center parking lot on S 124th St. Truck traffic may impact your travel, even on the weekend.
Click here to use GoogleMaps for routing assistance.
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We ask that customers park in the main parking lot and walk up to the gym garage door located on the northeast corner of the Tukwila Community Center near the baseball field (see map). Look for directional signage indicating where the line is forming. KCD Staff will be available to direct you to parking and the line.
Please bring your order number with you on your phone or printed out. Upon picking up your order, we ask that you check the contents of your order carefully before you leave to make sure there are no errors. If there are errors, please see KCD Staff at the information table before leaving the Tukwila Community Center.
If you have any questions about your order, please contact plantsale@kingcd.org or call 425-773-0320 and leave a message.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday or Sunday. Please be prompt for your selected date and time.
Pickup day procedures:
- Please follow the safety guidelines to keep everyone safe.
- Please wear a mask.
- Please maintain physical distancing.
- Walk up pickup is at the overhead door on the east side of the Community Center building near the baseball field.
- Please check your order for accuracy before returning to you vehicle.
- Please leave promptly after picking up your plants.
- Please exit the Community Center parking lot to the west onto 42nd Ave S and turn right.
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Board of Supervisors Elections Update
The 2022 KCD Board Election results are in. KCD’s 2022 Board Election wrapped up Tuesday, February 8 at 8:00 pm. Final results have been tallied by King County Elections.
With 10,001 votes cast, this election is a record turnout for KCD. Current Board Chair Kirsten Haugen won the election with 70.49% of the vote. Conservation district board elections aren’t final until certified by the Washington State Conservation Commission. The commission will review the election results and certify it at their next meeting.
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NW Envirothon Competition Slated for March 24
Washington State Envirothon is an annual environmental and natural resource competition for high school students organized by Washington Conservation Districts. Teams of students compete in five natural resource topic areas, engage with diverse environmental issues, and learn from natural resource professionals.
King Conservation District (KCD) is recruiting King County educators and high school students interested in participating in this year’s NW Regional competition. The 2022 Northwest Regional Envirothon competition will be held on March 24, 2022. Registration is now open for teams.
For more information, contact Rosie McGoldrick or 206-379-5258.
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Managing Wildfire Risk For Our Western Washington Homes Webinar Recording
Did you miss the latest installment of the South Sound Conservation Districts’ Forestry Education Series? The recording of Managing Wildfire Risk For Our Western Washington Homes is now available. Come join Matthew Axe, The Wildfire and Forest Resiliency Coordinator with King Conservation District to go over how you can protect your home and community from the risks of these fires. There will also be a special guest attending, US representative Kim Shrier, who will be speaking about her ongoing support for wildfire mitigation.
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Septic Rebate Program
King County is offering a rebate of up to $300 for septic maintenance activities performed in the project focus areas of Northwest Vashon Island and Poverty Bay. KCD is administering the rebate for the County. Eligible maintenance includes maintenance inspections, riser installation, and pumping. Good septic maintenance can save you money, keep you and your family healthy, protect the environment, and protect your property value.
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Trees for Rail
Trees for Rail is a collaboration between Sound Transit, the City of Shoreline, and King Conservation District (KCD) to re-green the Lynnwood Link light rail corridor with native trees and shrubs as it passes through the City of Shoreline. The program offers free native trees and plants for qualifying City of Shoreline residents that live along the light rail corridor. KCD is currently recruiting residents for our fall 2022 planting season.
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Additional Small Forest Webinars Offered Through April
South Sound Conservation Districts’ Forestry Education Series
Want to manage your forest for more than one goal? Not sure how to improve tree vigor and growth while providing for wildlife habitat and climate resilience? Let us talk with you about multi-benefit forest management options and how to mesh your property goals together to grow your dream forest!
Riparian habitat, the area surrounding streams and other bodies of water, is a common habitat type found in forests all across Washington. These areas are often hard to manage and easily overrun with invasive species. What can you do with that strip of trees along your stream? Learn about how you can improve your riparian habitat for wildlife and water quality and manage invasive species infestations.
In May (date and location TBD) we will have a forest field day at a local family owned tree farm to look at all of the elements of stewardship forestry that we have discussed during the winter webinars. Participants will receive a Zoom link after registering and filling out a very short pre-webinar survey.
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Got Manure or Want Manure?
KCD’s online Manure Match is an easy way to find or offer manure. KCD maintains a list of livestock owners who provide surplus manure for free to people seeking aged manure and/or mulch. Manure Match is a simple, free way to recycle valuable nutrients and organic matter.
Sign Up to Request Manure or Add Your Farm to Share Manure
If you need manure for your yard or garden, or if you are a livestock owner in King county with surplus manure, submit a request to be added.
For livestock managers wishing to share their manure or compost more quickly, you may consider contacting the folks that have listed themselves on our “Manure Wanted” tab.
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Introduction to Irrigation Systems
Taught by Ryan Lichttenegger of Steel Wheel Farm
Saturday, March 5th from 9-11am
In this workshop, participants will learn about the three sources of water used for irrigation at Steel Wheel Farm–the river, cisterns and municipal water–and how they are used in conjunction with one another to provide enough water for the crops on this 13 acre farm. Ryan will talk about water volume, pressure, and flow rate and how that information, along with a lot of experimentation, has helped him choose what irrigation systems to use throughout the farm. Participants will have a chance to assemble wobbler heads, and (if timing works out with planting and weather) setup and install a sprinkler line. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot irrigation issues with other farmers, and leave with some irrigation ideas and resources.
Details:
- Coffee, tea and a light morning snack will be provided beginning at 8:45am; workshop will run from 9-11am.
- Please expect to be walking around the farm, so dress accordingly for both the activity and the weather. Please contact justine@snovalleytilth.org with any accessibility questions or concerns.
- This workshop will run rain or shine.
- There is a suggested donation of $20 for SnoValley Tilth members and $35 for non-members, to be paid at registration.
- Each individual participant must register for this event.
Contact Justine Berk at SnoValley Tilth with any questions.
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Growing Groceries Education Series
October 2021 - March 2022, Wednesdays, 7pm–9pm
Online via Zoom
You can grow fresh food in a healthier, more environmentally friendly way. The Growing Groceries Education Series classes are continuing through March 2022 and are designed to help you learn how to grow your own food.
Have to miss one? No problem! A link to an online recording will be sent to everyone registered along with links to resources and more! Take only the classes you want ($5 per class).
With an overall focus on limited space, resources, and challenges of western Washington weather and soils, the series of speakers and topics will help beginners and long time gardeners learn more about growing food using healthy and sustainable practices.
Find out more information at https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/garden/growinggroceries/ or https://mgfkc.org/education/growinggroceries
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CommuniTrees
Pick up March 19 in SeaTac
CommuniTrees is a community tree program of the Green Burien, SeaTac, and Des Moines Partnerships.
If you are a resident of SeaTac, Des Moines, or Burien you are eligible to receive a free tree for your yard! We have five types of trees available, so no matter the characteristics of your yard, we probably have a tree that will suit your needs.
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Earth Month at the White River Valley Museum!
White River Valley Museum is celebrating Earth Month during Spring Break, and they want you to join them! Every day they will explore a different theme, learning more about the wonderful world we live in, the creatures we share it with, and the choices we can all make to help our world.
- Monday, April 11 at 1:00pm - Perfect Plants and Pollinators Soil Science with King Conservation District
- Tuesday, April 12 at 1:00pm - Beautiful Birds Raptor Encounter with John the Falconer
- Wednesday, April 13 at 1:00pm - Crucial Creatures Animal Encounter with Casai’s Curious Critters
- Thursday, April 14 at 1:00pm - Excellent Energy Build Solar Bug Bots
- Friday, April 15 at 1:00pm - Wonderful Water
Orcas, Salmon, and the Food Web with Orca Network
Interactive activities, art-making opportunities, and scavenger hunts are scheduled every day from 10am-4pm, with special opportunities to learn, meet animals, or create something special scheduled at 1pm. Admission and all activities are free! See website for additional details.
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YMCA Earth Service Corps Environmental Symposium
Friday, March 25, 8:30am–1:30pm
Mary Gates Hall, University of Washington, Seattle
Proposals Were Due Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Contact YESC Director Chelsey Wheeler for more information.
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Nat Chats
Seasonal on Tuesdays; Next one 7-8pm On March 15
Online via Zoom (not recorded)
When seasons change, talk with the Environmental Science Center in Burien about what’s happening in the region and what’s to come. Themes will vary from plants and wildlife, to geology and weather, and anything in between. These won’t be recorded, so keep your camera on or off, chat with staff, write in questions, or simply listen in. Learn from each other in a cycle of care and curiosity.
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Golden-crowned Kinglet at the Bass Lake Complex Natural Area north of Enumclaw, WA
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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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