Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

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It’s getting warm enough to plant those cool veggies | The Compleat Home Gardener

And if you want a flourishing lawn, it’s time to fertilize.

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Work that garden and earn those gains | The Compleat Home Gardener

Binetti will be leading a free class on “Color Pops and Top Performers in your Garden” on April…

Jeremiah Smith, White River High School

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Buckley Kiwanis selects March Students of the Month

Jarvis Dahl and Jeremiah Smith are last month’s honorees.

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With April showers come… weeds and slugs | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s time to take out the trowel (or even the shovel) and beer.

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Sprucing up for spring: aerate your lawn and attack those weeds | The Compleat Home Gardener

The fourth week of March is the time to mow and edge the lawn and to consider if…

The Plateau Outreach Ministries' food bank was revamped and re-opened two years ago; here's a photo from its open house on Feb. 12, 2024. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Stretch your food dollars with programs that can help | Public Health Insider

Need help affording groceries? Learn how to use SNAP, WIC, and local food banks.

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Hype up your spring garden with these hydrangeas | The Compleat Home Gardener

And it’s time to shape those shrubs.

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It’s still cold out, but these hardy plants don’t mind the early spring chill | The Compleat Home Gardener

But cold-tolerant plants still need good drainage to grow.

Rylie Thiele - Wilkeson Elementary

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Buckley Kiwanis honors Students of the Month

Four students from the district’s elementary and middle schools were celebrated by their teachers.

If you haven't bought your tickets to the Enumclaw Rotary's annual Father/Daughter dance for this Satruday, head to .enumclawrotary.com. This is a photo of last year's fun. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | March 2026 Community Calendar

Thomasson Family Farm’s annual egg hunts are here!

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Have to prune? Do it soon | The Compleat Home Gardener

March is a good month to shape up your shrubs.

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Start preparing for spring — if the ground’s not too squishy | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s also a good time to finish pruning roses, ornamental grasses and lavender.