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!

March 28, 2023
  • How to Get RainWise Workshop

    Date: March 28, 2023
    Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Location: TBD - North Seattle

    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://RWworkshop2.eventbrite.com

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March 30, 2023
  • Hügelkultur Gardening for the Pacific Northwest (online)

    Date: March 30, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Want to create garden beds that retain moisture, improve fertility, sequester carbon, and incorporate woody yard debris? Join in as Sarah Wagstaff of SUOT Farm and Flowers shares her experience with the sustainable gardening practice of hugelkultur! This German method of gardening mimics the natural forest ecosystem and turns garden debris into fertilizer for future plants.

    Hügelkultur Gardening for the Pacific Northwest - Tilth Alliance

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April 7, 2023
  • Gear Up Workshop for Marine Naturalists (Virtual)

    Date: April 7, 2023
    Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Come join The Whale Museum’s Gear Up Workshop this spring virtually through Zoom sessions. This workshop’s theme will be Dam! Dams that pose barriers to fish passage, that is!

    The registration fee is $35 for non-members; $25 for TWM or SSAMN members.
    Gear Up Virtual Workshop 2023 | The Whale Museum

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April 8, 2023
  • Water Conservation and Irrigation for Home and Community Gardeners

    Date: April 8, 2023
    Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Location: CitySoil Farm, 1300 SW Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, USA

    Join King Conservation District and King County staff for a hands-on introduction to water conservation and irrigation for gardens! The workshop will take place at CitySoil Farm on Saturday, April 8th from 10am to 12pm.

    Take a deep dive into managing water in your garden: we’ll cover rain barrels, basic drip line installation and repair, and tips and tricks for conserving water for your plants. We’ll also do a tour of CitySoil Farm, uniquely located at the Renton wastewater treatment plant, and see these concepts in action, including the use of recycled water.

    Solutions for Thirsty Plants! Irrigation for Small-Scale Gardens Tickets, Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

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April 11, 2023
April 20, 2023
  • Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener (onine)

    Date: April 20, 2023
    Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Learn how easy it is to water your garden with resource-efficient drip irrigation! Even though our Pacific Northwest maritime climate is known for rain, during the dry summer we still need to water food crops, thirsty ornamentals and container gardens.

    Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener - Tilth Alliance

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April 22, 2023
  • RainWise Garden Celebration

    Date: April 22, 2023
    Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Come meet several RainWise contractors and happy customers! Talk to an array of rain garden, sustainability and garden experts, plus meet RainWise contractors! (In person events will follow most up to date public health guidelines and restrictions—check the event link for the most up to date information)

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

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April 25, 2023
  • Washington State Municipal Stormwater Conference

    Date: April 25, 2023
    Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
    The fifth edition of this bi-annual conference aims to provide the Washington municipal stormwater community an opportunity to communicate, coordinate, and exchange approaches and tools for addressing priority issues and challenges faced by municipal stormwater permittees in Eastern and Western Washington.

    Day 1 (April 25th) will include four workshops, SMAP Roundtable, and a BMP Walking Tour in downtown Wenatchee featuring stormwater infrastructure along the City's waterfront. Day 2 (April 26th) will feature four tracks with a total of forty two presentations and three panel discussions. 

    Municon 2023 – Washington Stormwater Center (wastormwatercenter.org)

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May 6, 2023
  • Where the Water Begins - Burien

    Date: May 6, 2023
    Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Location: Environmental Science Center, 2220 SW Seahurst Park Rd, Burien, WA 98166, USA
    Learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning property Where the Water Begins. King Conservation District invites you to attend a FREE class and beach walk developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County.

    Where the Water Begins - Burien : King Conservation District (kingcd.org)

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May 13, 2023
May 22, 2023
  • Seattle Mariners Non-Profit Night!

    Date: May 22, 2023
    Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
    Location: T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134, USA
    We’re excited to announce that we are teaming up with the Seattle Mariners again this season to co-host Non-Profit Night and Stewardship Partners is the featured Non-Profit! All you have to do is purchase tickets to the game and we will receive $5 per ticket. The game is vs. the Oakland A’s on Monday May 22 (6:40pm) here in Seattle at T-Mobile Park (the best ballpark in the MLB)! Join us for Stewardship Partners Night: https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/stewardship-partners?

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June 3, 2023
  • 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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