Cascade Land Conservancy’s Cascade Agenda Cities Program invites you to Taking Action in Kirkland: How to Shape the Future of Your Community, a free 2-hour workshop on how citizens can effectively participate in the land use process. This event will help you become a well-informed, well-organized, and well-prepared citizen who is ready to participate in local decision-making process and guide... [Read more]

The goal of the list is to publicly recognize companies with outstanding recycling programs and waste reduction practices, and help motivate others in the local business community. The list helps illustrate steps that local companies are taking to reduce waste and save money. Why apply? The Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction list gives your business the recognition it deserves for conserving... [Read more]

On March 2, 2010, the Mayor of Kirkland made the following proclamation: Proclaiming “Earth Hour” on March 27, 2010 from 8:30-9:30 pm in Kirkland, Washington WHEREAS, this hour has been designated worldwide by World Wildlife Fund as “Earth Hour” in which millions of people around the world will come together to call for action on climate change by turning off their lights for one hour; and WHEREAS,... [Read more]

Please join volunteers, EarthCorps, and UW Restoration Ecology Network students for our forest restoration work party!  Did you know that March 15-21 is National Wildlife Week?  Healthy forests have many positive functions, including increased human health and well-being, and improved habitat for beneficial wildlife, such as birds and butterflies.  An EarthCorps crew will be leading invasive... [Read more]

The King Conservation District (King CD) will offer a series of free workshops in March and April offering “how-to” tips and advice ranging from chemical reduction around the home and farm as well as super cool ways to care for your septic system. // < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "pub-5049538877929924"; /* 300x250, created 6/23/08 */ google_ad_slot = "1748785083"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height... [Read more]

Get Involved! Native Plant Stewardship Training Fridays, April 16 through June 25 (plus 3 Saturday field trips) 8:30am to 4:30pm Lewis Creek Park, Bellevue Learn native plant identification, ecology, and restoration skills from expert instructors, and then volunteer with a small team from the class to restore a local natural area. Program information is at www.wnps.org under What’s New. To apply,... [Read more]

Announcing – Native Plant Stewardship Training Opportunity The Washington Native Plant Society is partnering with the cities of Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah, Sammamish, and Redmond, along with King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, to train local volunteers. This is an opportunity to learn native plant identification, ecology, and restoration skills from expert instructors,... [Read more]

Tita Lee, Spa Director of Penterra Spa, helps weed and garden at The Heathman Hotel’s newly adopted Heritage Park in Kirkland. Pictured in the background is Laura Chance, Revenue Manager for The Heathman Hotel, and Brandi Hyder, Director of Rooms. UPDATED Employees of The Heathman Hotel rolled up their sleeves, put on some gloves and worked to improve Heritage Park as a part of their year-long commitment... [Read more]

Innovative Compactors Expected to Reduce Collection Costs Big Belly Trash and Recycling Kiosk at Lake St and Park Lane Kirkland’s Solid Waste Division is taking an innovative approach to providing street garbage collection in its Central Business District (CBD). With help from Waste Management, Inc. (WMI), the City Parks Department, and the sun, two solar powered garbage compactors... [Read more]

Whether you are a veteran or novice about green building, the City of Kirkland hopes you’ll share your thoughts about and experiences with sustainable development on its new Green Building Blog, www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/greenbuildingblog.  The City’s Green Building Team hopes to spark online community conversations about energy and water conservation, sustainable construction and land use practices,... [Read more]

Cotton Hill Park (110th Ave NE and NE 98th St, Kirkland 98033) Snacks, beverages, and some tools provided. Bring a lunch, and it’s good to bring your own gloves and clippers. Extra shovels and stiff rakes are also always welcome. WEAR BOOTS!!! It will be very wet and muddy! Volunteers will be working with UW students and the Highlands Neighborhood to remove invasive plants from the UW Restoration... [Read more]

Boy Scout Troop 570 is running a curbside Christmas Tree Pickup/Recycling Service on January 2nd and 3rd. Here are the details: Curbside pickup: Saturday, Jan. 2nd – 8am to 4pm Sunday,    Jan.  3rd – 8am to 4pm Suggested donation $15 – Thank you! Cash or check payable to “BSA Troop 570” Please put your check in the envelope and, if raining, inside a plastic bag Attach the envelope... [Read more]

Public Meeting on King County’s Solid Waste Management Plan Residents encouraged to comment on plan Kirkland City Hall Council Chambers (123 – 5th Ave) Thursday, December 17 6 to 7:30pm Learn about King County’s solid waste system and a number of proposed goals and recommendations. City and County Solid Waste Division staff will be on hand to provide information and to answer questions.... [Read more]

Effort will plant 1,100 trees to unique urban forest Metropolitan King County Councilmember Jane Hague joined nearly 50 volunteers from the Denny Creek Neighborhood Association December 5 to plant trees in the Juanita Woodlands. “It was great to see so many committed neighbors come out in cold weather to help restore this urban forest,” said Jane Hague.  “The Juanita Woodlands is a unique... [Read more]

Free Consultations, Enhanced Web Site Now Available The City of Kirkland has expanded its Green Building Program that includes enhanced information on its website, www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/greenbuilding free consultations for proposed sustainable building projects, and educational kiosks in City Hall. The improved website and kiosk promote the five qualities of a green building: Energy Smart, Water... [Read more]

By Diana Mercedes Howell Dear Editor: Our Parks Department vows to: “Encourage …groups and individual residents to get involved.” Since 2,000 Juanita Bay Park Rangers have contributed 12,000 volunteer hours enlightening the next generation of young people and enriching visitors’ knowledge of nature and wildlife. In 2008, rangers rounded up over 500 pounds of garbage that floated into the... [Read more]

By Janet Thorson-Mador I didn’t know Edith Moulton Park existed until a co-worker told me about it back in August.  I was looking for a way to bike to work in Kirkland via the Burke-Gilman trail, and wanted to stay off busy 132nd as much as possible.  The park is currently closed off to cars, but I could bike up to the parking lot from 108th.  My co-worker told me there were several trails in... [Read more]

Kirkland has just become a certified Community Wildlife Habitat, one of only 34 in the nation.  The certification ceremony is next Tuesday, October 20th. The following is a press release from the National Wildlife Federation: Kirkland to be Certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat™ by the National Wildlife Federation Leading a nationwide trend in community concern for habitat loss,... [Read more]

The Juanita Bay Green Kirkland Team is seeking volunteers: Please join us to plant over 1,500 native plants; our largest Green Kirkland volunteer planting event so far!  An EarthCorps crew and Native Plant Stewards will be leading activities as part of implementing the Juanita Bay Park Restoration Action Plan. Some invasive plant removal might be included in the activities. Date: Saturday October... [Read more]

Innovations in Energy Efficiency for Homeowners Panel Discussion October 13, 2009    ~   6 to 8 p.m. Kirkland City Hall – 123 5th Ave Kirkland, WA  98033 As part of Sustainable September 2009, the City of Kirkland is sponsoring an evening panel discussion -“Innovations in Energy” – in which industry professional will share their insights on remodeling homes to become more energy efficient. ... [Read more]