Backyard Wildlife Habitat
Water Wisely Video
Backyard Conservation Stewardship Short Course 2020
Click here for more information.
The Backyard Conservation Stewardship Short Course is an annual six week program offered by the Skagit CD each spring. Participants learn the principles of how to create beautiful landscapes that benefit humans, animals, stream health and the environment...one backyard at a time!
The SCD would like to extend a special thanks to the 44 "graduates" of the 2018 Backyard Conservation Stewardship Short Course! Your participation and interest in sustainable landscaping (for wildlife, people, and the whole earth) is greatly appreciated!
BACKYARD CONSERVATION
Do It Yourself
Click on these links for helpful gardening information:
Selecting Plants for Pollinators
Gardening for Pollinators
What can we do for Pollinators
Planting Treesand Shrubs- WSU FS047E
Hedgerow Planting for Pollinators
Conservation Cover for Pollinators
NEW! Rain Garden Handbook for Western Washington.
A guide for design, installation, & maintenance.
NEW! Natural Lawn Care for Western Washington Guide
NEW! Sustainable Lawn Care Guide for NW Professionals
THANK YOU to the 2016 Backyard Conservation Stewardship Short Course Participants! Click here for a list of the 2016 participants.