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Free Workshop: Microgreens
Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Ave. NE | Seattle, WA 98115
April 22, 2026
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn all about growing Microgreens even if you don't have a garden. The workshop focuses on container choices, seeds, and how to grow microgreens to create delicious meals.
Registration required.
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Free Workshop: Container Gardening
King County Library - Skyway
12601 76th Ave S. | Seattle, WA 98178
April 22, 2026
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Get the basics of container growing for your apartment or small spaces with expert help. Learn about watering, soil and growing conditions. Take home a planter with starts.
Registration required.
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Issaquah Sustainability Fair: Environmental resources, activities, and education
Pickering Barn
1730 10th Ave. NW | Issaquah, WA 98027
April 25, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At this free sustainability fair, participants can learn how to reduce their environmental footprint, make community connections, and enjoy hands-on activities.
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Earth Day Resource Fair: Free Earth Day resources, crafts, and live music
Northwest African American Museum
2300 S. Massachusetts Street | Seattle, WA 98144
April 25, 2026
9:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join the fun. This free Earth Day event welcomes all gardeners and features a seed swap, organic fertilizer giveaways, gardening tips, community partners, kids crafts, museum tours, and live music.
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Free Workshop: Growing Herbs Naturally
Seattle Public Library - Queen Anne
400 W. Garfield Street | Seattle, WA 98119
May 1, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Learn how to choose and grow herbs, then plant seeds to start your own garden at home.
Registration required.
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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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