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Natural Yard Care - P-Patch Resource Fair

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Northwest African American Museum

2300 S Massachusetts Street | Seattle, WA  98144

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April 19, 2025

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10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.


Join Natural Yard Care educators from the Garden Hotline, the P-Patch Community Gardening Program, and many other green community organizations for a fun fair dedicated to providing resources to amateur gardeners in the greater Seattle area. 

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Natural Yard Care - Propagation 101

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King County Library - Lake Forest Park

17171 Bothell Way NE | Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

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April 22, 2025

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5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m.


Learn the basics of how to divide plants, make stem cuttings, and layer plants using all natural techniques. 

You will leave with some plants for your home or to share. Gain the skills to create even more!

Registration not required.

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Natural Yard Care - Composting at Home

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King County Library - Richmond Beach

19601 21st Ave NW | Shoreline, WA 98177

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April 23, 2025

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5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


The foundation of a beautiful and healthy garden is good soil.

Learn about the different methods of food and yard waste composting. Discuss the soil food web, what materials to add and which to avoid and why compost is important.

Registration not required.

 

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Earth Deserves More than a Day: Sweet Home Poetics Workshop

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Columbia City Theater

4916 Rainier Ave S | Seattle, WA  98118

Virtual option also available

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April 25, 2025

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1:30 p.m to 2:30 p.m.


Join the Haz Waste Program for a poetic journey into memory, culture, and safer cleaning choices. Reflect on the “scent of clean” from childhood and discover how to honor traditions while choosing healthier, non-toxic products.

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Wastemobile - Vashon

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Tjomsland Gravel Pit

17001 107th Ave SW | Vashon, WA  98070

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April 25-27, 2025

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10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily


The Wastemobile travels to communities throughout King County to provide hazardous waste disposal for residents and eligible businesses. There is no fee for hazardous waste disposal. Please check the Wastemobile page for a list of accepted items, limits, and restrictions.

 

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Natural Yard Care at the City of Issaquah Sustainability Fair

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Pickering Barn

1730 10th Ave NW | Issaquah, WA  98027

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April 26, 2025

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9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


The City of Issaquah will hold its 3rd Annual Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pickering Barn. This event offers community members sustainability resources and ways to participate in demos, tours, electric vehicle displays, and touch-a-trucks.

Join garden experts from the Garden Hotline to hear more about gardening without chemicals and ask your questions about all things yards, lawns, and gardens.

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