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EVENT
Natural Yard Care - Fall Groundwork in the Natural Garden
Online
Zoom
September 16, 2025
12:45 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.
This class, part of the Active Older Adult Cafe series for adults 55 and older, will focus on tips from Garden Hotline educators on what you can do now to prepare your garden for the fall and winter months ahead, all while reducing your reliance on harmful chemicals.
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Natural Yard Care - Garden Hotline at Bothell Sustainamania
Bothell City Hall Plaza
18415 101st Ave NE | Bothell, WA 98011
September 20, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come and celebrate at Bothell's 13th annual Sustainamania, focused on everyday sustainable actions you can take at home, work, school, and in the community for lasting change. The event will feature Garden Hotline educators sharing resources about chemical-free gardening, a Touch-a-Truck, local artisans and businesses, interactive art, live music, a repair café, food trucks, games, crafts, activities, and more!
EVENT
Wastemobile - Kent/Covington
Puget Sound Fire Station #75
15635 SE 272nd St | Kent, WA 98042
September 19-21, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.
EVENT
Natural Yard Care - Fundamentals of Organic Gardening
King County Library - Fairwood
17009 140th Ave SE | Renton, WA 98058
September 24, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Learn from Garden Hotline educators about how to start your organic garden and continue caring for your crops so you can eat fresh, healthy food year-round!
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Wastemobile - Burien
Fred Meyer
14300 1st Ave S | Burien, WA 98168
September 26-28, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.
EVENT
Natural Yard Care - Fall Groundwork in the Natural Garden
Online
Zoom
September 27, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Get a jump on spring by taking care of the garden in fall! Learn from the Garden Hotline how to protect your soil, what to plant now, lawn care tasks to save you time next spring and tips for winterizing you garden.