Putting the Garden to Bed for Fall
Wednesday, October 3
7-8:30 PM
City of Mill Creek Council Chambers
15728 Main St, Mill Creek
Mother Nature doesn’t clean up her space in the winter so why should we? There are lots of reasons to prepare your garden for winter and the tips, methods and rationale will be covered in this class. Topics will include mulching, pruning, perennials and shrubs. Bring your questions! Speaker: Wink Cushman, WSU Master Gardener
Door prizes will be given away at all three workshops, plants, compost, mulch, garden tools and more. Please RSVP to be entered into the door prize drawing, bring a friend and get 2 tickets in the drawing!
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Septic Sense
Saturday, October 20
10:30 AM-1 PM
Fern Bluff Grange
32401 Cascade View Dr, Sultan
Join your friends and neighbors for a lively class on keeping your septic system in tip top shape! Preventing problems with on-site septic systems can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs. This class has been standing-room-only in north Snohomish County, and is being offered for the first time in the Sultan area. Teri King from the University of Washington SeaGrant program leads the class.
Join us before the class to learn tips for winterizing your farm with popular speaker Alan Skank(pictured above)!
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October Events
Farm Walk-about in North County
October 2 | 5:30-7 PM
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Join us for a farm walk-about at Half-Trak Farm in the Victoria Heights Neighborhood in north Snohomish County. This private dressage and sport-horse facility partnered with Snohomish Conservation District to go green. The farm composts and spreads all of their manure on site and manages eight acres of pasture. Come see compost bins, heavy-use areas, mud-free padddocks, covered and outdoor riding arenas, and alternative bedding systems.
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Curb Appeal by Naturescaping
October 10 | 7-8:30 PM
Mill Creek Community Room, 15720 Main Street
Speaker: Monica Van der Vieren, Native Plant Steward | Landscaping with native plants is a great alternative to lawns and it can be done in a way that enhances curb appeal AND reduces yardwork. Monica has helped residents in Seattle and other urban areas learn about landscaping for wildlife habitat and stormwater control. She will have great examples of plants that attract birds, bees and butterflies, and are the right size for small yards.
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Mud, Muck, and Drainage
October 17 | 7-8:30 PM
Mill Creek Council Chambers, 15728 Main St
Speakers: Stacy Aleksich, Low Impact Development Specialist & Derek Hann, Engineer | You may think mud and drainage aren’t an issue in your neighborhood, until you try to drive home through a fl ooded street. Our two speakers recently worked with a neighborhood in north Everett to install seven rain gardens to creatively handle fl ooding while also creating beautiful features in their yards. Learn about free design services, how to coordinate ‘neighborhood rain garden socials’, and other nature-friendly ways to address drainage problems on your property.
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Fall Farm Tips
October 20 | 9-10:30 AM
Fern Bluff Grange, 32401 Cascade View Dr, Sultan
Rural property owners - if you also own livestock, or want to establish animals on your property, you won’t want to miss this class. Keeping fall chores easy, minimizing mud and manure issues, and avoiding weed problems are key to establishing a healthy environment for your livestock. Alan Shank, farm planner and horse owner, will cover fall farm practices, mud and manure tips, and great ideas for keeping pastures green and lush.
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All classes are free.
Questions?
[email protected] or call 425-335-5634, ext. 4
SCD services and workshops in the Stillaguamish watershed are supported by the Stillaguamish River Clean Water District to help residents improve water quality.
