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EVENT
Natural Yard Care - Propagation 101
King County Library - Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE | Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
April 22, 2025
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
King County Library - Richmond Beach
19601 21st Ave NW | Shoreline, WA 98177
April 23, 2025
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: Safer Home Poetics Workshop
Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave S | Seattle, WA 98118
Virtual option also available
April 25, 2025
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
Tjomsland Gravel Pit
17001 107th Ave SW | Vashon, WA 98070
April 25-27, 2025
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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Earth Deserves More than a Day: Community Product Testing Event for Lead - Skyway
Skyway Park
12010 71st Ave S. | Seattle, WA 98178
April 26, 2025
10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
Join the Haz Waste Program's Residential Services Team for a free product testing event to help protect families from lead exposure. Get your household products tested and learn about common lead exposure sources and keeping your family safe!
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Natural Yard Care at the City of Issaquah Sustainability Fair
Pickering Barn
1730 10th Ave NW | Issaquah, WA 98027
April 26, 2025
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.