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Wastemobile - Enumclaw
Enumclaw Expo Center
45224 284th Ave SE | Enumclaw, WA 98022
June 13 - June 15, 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.
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Natural Yard Care - Garden Hotline at Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour
Town Center at Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE | Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
June 14, 2025
9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Peek behind the gates of some of the best gardens in the North End. Also be sure to visit the ticket table at LFP Town Center on tour day to exchange your advance ticket for a map to the gardens and find chemical-free, natural yard care resources from Garden Hotline experts.
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Natural Yard Care - Water + the Urban Landscape
King County Library - Lake Forest Park
17171 Bothell Way NE | Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
June 17, 2025
5:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
Get an overview of the local watershed we live in from Garden Hotline educators and experts. Discuss why we should be concerned about stormwater and ways to make sure our daily activities do not become a source for pollution.
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Natural Yard Care - Pruning 101
King County Library - Richmond Beach
19601 21st Avenue NW | Shoreline WA 98177
June 18, 2025
5:30 p.m to 7:00 p.m.
Join the Garden Hotline to learn about basic pruning cuts that will encourage healthy growth. Discuss when to prune which plant. We will practice on potted plants to understand why cuts are made.
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Natural Yard Care - Summer Garden Sustainable Pest + Waterwise Management
King County Library - Woodmont
26809 Pacific Highway S | Des Moines, WA 98155
June 18, 2025
6:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Learn about safe and healthy pest management and sustainable watering practices this summer from Garden Hotline experts! Take home some mulch samples and flower packets, too.
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Natural Yard Care - Container Gardening 101
King County Library - Kent
212 2nd Ave N | Kent, WA 98032
June 21, 2025
12:00 p.m to 1:30 p.m.
Get the basics of container growing for your apartment or small spaces with expert help from Garden Hotline educators. Learn about watering, soil, and growing conditions and take home a plant to start.