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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Bothell/Woodinville (Wastemobile)
UW Bothell Campus
18115 Campus Way NE | Bothell, WA 98011
April 17-19, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.
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Free Workshop: Bird Lovers Day at the Ballard Locks
Ballard Locks
3015 NW 54th Street | Seattle, WA 98107
April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn about gardening to attract and host birds in your garden. Participants will observe herons and take a bird tour.
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Maple Valley Earth Day Fair-Free lead testing + Hazardous Waste Collection
Lake Wilderness Arboretum
22520 SE 248th St. | Maple Valley, WA 98038
April 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Visit this community event to get free lead testing, safely dispose of hazardous waste, and learn simple ways to reduce toxic chemicals at home.
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Free Workshop: Seed Starting 101
King County Library - Kent Panther Lake
20500 108th Avenue SE | Kent, WA 98031
April 18, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of seed starting in pots, trays, or directly in garden beds, and about what they need to thrive. Participants will learn about soil choices, seed options, and places to find them, as well as a few tips on saving seeds for next year.
Registration required.
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Free Ceremony - Black Panther Park Ribbon Cutting
Black Panther Park
75th Avenue South and Renton Ave S | Seattle, WA 98178
April 19, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the grand opening of the new park. Visitors will enjoy the new features of the park, including raised garden beds, the community pantry, and the lending library. The groundbreaking ceremony will share the rich culture of Skyway and provide a safe space for residents and future generations.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Redmond (Wastemobile)
The Home Depot
17777 NE 76th Street | Redmond, WA 98052
May 1-3, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.
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