Upcoming Events

June 10, 2023
  • Shore Friendly King County: Fauntleroy/West Seattle Workshop and Beach Walk

    Date: June 10, 2023
    Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

    Location: South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
    Shore Friendly King County is honored to have Jessica Cote and Traci Sanderson from Blue Coast Engineering host this workshop and beach walk! Learn about the forces shaping and reshaping our nearshore habitats, in particular how sediments move along our shorelines, beaches, and erosion of bluffs. If you are a shoreline homeowner with a bulkhead, seawall or concerns for your property, come learn more. Workshop should run from 12:30 to 2:30pm with a 30-minute window for attendees to get to Lincoln Park for an hour-long beach walk.

    Sign up at: https://kingcd.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=51586b67dd5daf0e170963295&id=1e2d1c4fa4&e=f99369fdd3

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June 13, 2023
  • Class: Fundamentals of Organic Gardening

    Date: June 13, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    Location: Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA

    Want to grow your own food but don’t know where to begin? Learn how to start your organic garden, and continue caring for your crops, so you can eat fresh, healthy food year-round.

    This two-part, 4.5-hour introduction to fundamental organic gardening topics includes two in-person, weeknight sessions. The first evening will consist of a conversational lecture with time for questions, and the second evening will involve hands-on activities in the garden. You’ll leave with the knowledge you need to confidently prepare your beds and start your organic garden from seeds or starts.

    This two-part, in-person workshop will take place on Tuesday, June 13 from 6-8:15pm and Thursday, June 15 from 6-8:15pm. Class size is limited to about 15 people and we will be following current public health recommendations. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for outdoor activities.

    Fundamentals of Organic Gardening - Tilth Alliance


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June 21, 2023
  • Green-Duwamish Watershed Workshop

    Date: June 21, 2023
    Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Location: Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168, USA

    This workshop's purpose is to provide new insights and perspectives on tributary management, connections with communities which foster stewardship and in turn support the environmental health of the watershed.  The first part of the workshop will be presentations about different aspects of tributaries, with the second half offering individual group discussions on topics of rising interest and importance.  Attendees are encouraged to freely join the different discussion groups at will, sharing information, ideas and collaborative opportunities.  Attendees will also be invited to attend tours of several local creeks being scheduled in summer and fall to view and discuss each unique creek.  

    More info at: Home (greenduwamishwatershed.org)

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June 22, 2023
  • How to Get RainWise Workshop

    Date: June 22, 2023
    Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Location: TBD
    Learn about how you can apply for a rebate to cover up to 100 percent of the cost of your rain garden or cistern – in-person! See examples of RainWise installations and meet RainWise contractors to learn what will work for you.

    Registration Link: https://getrainwise2.eventbrite.com

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  • KCD Duwamish River Streamside Tour

    Date: June 22, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Location: Duwamish Gardens Park, Duwamish Trail, Tukwila, WA 98108, USA
    Streamside stewardship activities, such as removing weedy plants and planting natives, can have many environmental benefits for humans and wildlife in our region! Join KCD to tour the Duwamish Gardens restoration project and learn all about invasive and native plants, from identification to removal techniques and plant selection. The visit two nearby properties to see what these projects look like in a backyard and talk about resources available to help homeowners complete these projects. 

    Register at: Streamside Tour - Duwamish River Tickets, Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

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June 24, 2023
  • Class: Start Your Fall and Winter Gardenn

    Date: June 24, 2023
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Location: Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
    Mid-summer is the perfect time to start planning your fall and winter garden so that you can keep eating fresh vegetables all year. For fall and winter harvests, it’s important to get seeds and starts in the garden early enough to allow them growth while the sun is still shining. A little planning and effort now will pay off deliciously during the dark days of winter!

    Start Your Fall & Winter Garden - Tilth Alliance

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July 12, 2023
July 15, 2023
  • Class: Start Your Fall & Winter Garden

    Date: July 15, 2023
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Location: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA 98118, USA
    Mid-summer is the perfect time to start planning your fall and winter garden so that you can keep eating fresh vegetables all year. For fall and winter harvests, it’s important to get seeds and starts in the garden early enough to allow them growth while the sun is still shining. A little planning and effort now will pay off deliciously during the dark days of winter!

    Start Your Fall & Winter Garden - Tilth Alliance

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July 29, 2023
September 9, 2023
  • BDG Workshop: PNW Gardening and Climate Change

    Date: September 9, 2023
    Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am


    Speakers: Molly Van der Burch & James Little, Master Gardeners. Molly and Jim will demystify the complex topic of climate change and how it impacts gardens in the Pacific Northwest. They’ll explain how to make your garden more eco-friendly by harnessing natural processes to store more CO2 in plants and soils, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at home.

    PNW Gardening and Climate Change – Master Gardener Foundation of King County

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October 26, 2023
  • Tilth Conference
    Date: October 26, 2023
    Time: All Day

    Mark your calendars for this year's Tilth Conference! It's Thursday-Saturday, October 26-28, in-person at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, WA. We're excited to partner with Washington Organic Recycling Council (WORC) and Washington State University Extension's Regional Small Farms Program to present this year's event.
    This conference will bring together a community of farmers, producers, researchers and food system professionals for a weekend of learning, building relationships and sharing best practices for growing a healthy food system.

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