Events
Come join us for volunteer events, workshops and other opportunities to be an active part of the 12,000 Rain Garden Campaign. A campaign where everyone wins!
- May 31, 2023
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Regional Stormwater Summit 2.0
Date: May 31, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Join King County Executive Dow Constantine and local and regional clean water leaders for the next event in the Aligning Across Watersheds series, a Stormwater Summit 2.0. The Summit will be held on-line; the agenda details are still being finalized.
Register at:Â Webinar Registration - Zoom
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- June 3, 2023
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Gardening for Wild Pollinators
Date: June 3, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This class is designed for anyone interested in learning more about our wild, native pollinators (as opposed to the domesticated honey bee) and strategies for how to support them. You will learn about a few key pollinator species in our PNW ecosystems, what roles they play, and best practices for cultivating spaces that provide habitat and forage for these important creatures.
Gardening for Wild Pollinators - Tilth Alliance
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- June 6, 2023
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Webinar: How to Get RainWise
Date: June 6, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Learn how RainWise rebates for rain gardens and cisterns reduce pollution and how you can get an installation at your home! This webinar is for homeowners in RainWise-eligible basins throughout Seattle who are interested in learning more about the RainWise program and rebates.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/June6RW
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- June 13, 2023
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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, USAWant 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 22, 2023
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How to Get RainWise Workshop
Date: June 22, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: TBDLearn 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 -
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, USAStreamside 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.Â
Register at:Â Streamside Tour - Duwamish River Tickets, Thu, Jun 22, 2023 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite
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- June 24, 2023
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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, USAMid-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
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Harvesting Rainwater with RainWise
Date: July 12, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: TBDLearn how cisterns offer a solution to stormwater pollution.
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/cisternwebinar
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- July 15, 2023
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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, USAMid-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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- October 26, 2023
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Tilth Conference
Time: All Day
Date: October 26, 2023
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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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