Four more free days in State Parks, including Sept. 23

Washington State Parks has four more free days left in 2023, starting with Saturday, Sept. 23. Mark your calendars for the four remaining days this year when you won’t need a Discover Pass for day-use parking: Saturday, Sept. 23 – National Public Lands Day Tuesday, Oct. 10 – World Mental Health Day Saturday, Nov. 11…

Washington State Parks giving away $100 gift card

In celebration of National Public Lands Day coming up on Saturday, Sept. 23, Washington State Parks is giving away a $100 gift card on social media. To enter, go to the Parks Facebook page or Instagram page and follow the instructions in the caption. The giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. The winner…

Meet area’s urban coyotes during virtual meeting Sept. 27

Learn more about coyotes and their role in our environment during a free virtual presentation from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Coyotes are a natural part of the ecosystem of local green spaces. Coyotes can also benefit humans and ecosystems by helping control populations of mice, rats, voles, moles, and rabbits. To help share a…

Picnic Point Fall cleanup and conservation event set for Saturday, Sept. 16

Join members of the Olympic Fly Fishers of Edmonds and the Healthy Forest Project on Saturday, Sept. 16, as they continue to restore and improve the marine habitat at Picnic Point Beach. The fall cleanup event runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Representatives from the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be…

Reminder: Brouhaha Sidewalk Sale Sept. 8-10

The downtown Edmonds Brouhaha Sidewalk Sale is happening Sept 8-10, coinciding with Edmonds Porch Fest and the Edmonds Classic Car Show. Participants include ARTspot, Bench + Board, Cole Gallery, Crow, Housewares, Interiors of Edmonds, Little Bipsy, Field, Paper Feather, Pear Tree Consignment, Rebekah’s Boutique, Rogue, Walnute Street Coffee and Wooden Spoon. Learn more on the…

Outdoor burn ban downgraded to allow recreational fires

Due to recent rain and moist weather conditions, recent fire danger has lessened. As a result, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office has downgraded its outdoor burn ban to allow recreational fires. Recreational fires are defined as less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high and for cooking and pleasure only.  Recreational fires…

More families can enjoy state parks with updated Foster Family Program and pass

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission (Parks) has implemented changes to its Foster Family Program to provide more families with the opportunity to camp and enjoy parks. The changes include a new streamlined application process, an official discount pass card for families to carry and an expansion of the program to include more qualifying…