Free Natural Yard Care Classes start in August

EASY AND FREE SEED SAVING
Tuesday, August 23, 3:00-4:30pm
Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S

Hands on exploration of seed saving for Pacific Northwest gardens. Discover what seeds are best for saving, practice gleaning and plus, fill a packet with seeds to take home.

Register here.

RAIN GARDEN, CISTERN AND
GREYWATER BASICS
Wednesday, Sept. 7,  6:30-8:30pm
Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th St

Explore how to manage rainwater more effectively and sustainably through rain gardens, swales, french drains, cisterns and other methods.
Register here.  

MIGHTY ARTHROPODS FOR KIDS
Saturday, Sept. 17, 10:30am-12:30pm
Highlands Neighborhood Center,
800 Edmonds Ave NE

Learn what characteristics arthropods share. Explore how spiders, pillbugs, centipedes, ladybugs and aphids live and grow. Afterwards, head to the gym for fun activities!

For ages 6-10. Registration is required, space is limited. Parents are encouraged to attend the Edibles in the Landscape class (below) taking place at the same time and location.
Register here.

EDIBLES IN THE LANDSCAPE
Saturday, Sept. 17,  10:45am -12:30pm
Highlands Neighborhood Center,
800 Edmonds Ave NE

Get ideas for integrating edibles into your landscape. Learn how to help them thrive through proper site assessment, plant placement and plant care.

If you have children ages 6-10, register your kids for the Mighty Arthropods class (above) taking place at the same time and location.
Register here.  

TÉCNICAS Y BENEFICIOS DE LA JARDINERÍA ORGÁNICA (Spanish class)
Jueves 29 de Septiembre, 4:00-6:30pm
Renton Highlands Library, 2801 NE 10th St

Aprende técnicas para la limpieza del jardín, cómo escoger plantas, mantener un césped saludable, y podar árboles y arbustos. Trabaja con plantas existentes en su jardín y crea un lugar espectacular.

Inscríbase por medio de correo electrónico o por teléfono con su nombre, email o al número de teléfono: jkim@rentonwa.gov, 425-430-7395

More information on Natural Yard Care classes is available at rentonwa.gov/nyc. For questions or to volunteer, call 425-430-7391 or email jkim@rentonwa.gov.

Stop & Swap

Saturday, August 13,
10:00am - 2:00pm
Renton Memorial Stadium, South Parking Lot, 405 Logan Ave N

Your trash may be someone’s treasure. Bring your reusable, unwanted items to the Stop & Swap next Saturday and share them with your neighbors. This free one-day event is hosted by the City of Renton Solid Waste Utility in an effort to divert quality goods from the landfill and make them available to neighbors and non-profits for reuse. You are invited to shop even if you don’t have items to contribute. Also, we are looking for volunteers so please consider helping out at this great event!

All items must be in good working order. Event guidelines and details on acceptable items are available here.  For questions or to volunteer, call 425-430-7396.

The City of Renton, along with seven other Renton businesses listed below, made King County’s list for 2016 Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling. These businesses showed exceptional commitment to recycling and reducing the amount of waste they send to the landfill. Congratulations and thank you for helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and feeding recycled materials back into the economy!

• Allpak Container
• Kenworth Truck
  Company – Renton Plant
•  Rainier Crest Apartments
• American Classic Homes Real Estate
• IKEA
• Renton Technical College
• Trojan Lithograph

FALL RECYCLE EVENT
Saturday, Sept. 10,
9:00am - 3:00pm
Renton Technical College,
North Parking Lot, NE 6th Pl and Monroe Ave NE

Event guidelines and details on acceptable recyclable materials are available here. For questions or to volunteer, call 425-430-7396.

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