Earth School

Come learn about the programs and sustainbility practices at Cascadia College. Our campus is focused on permaculture and mixed plantings - native and introduced. Come learn how to ID berries and plants that grow in Washington State, and how food forests and community gardens can support food access in your neighborhood.

Come join KCD and learn how to plan your own garden, peruse seed catelogues, and create a garden collage with the littles!

WSU Extension King County Master Gardeners will be at CHOMP! this year. Their university trained volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions on topics such as composting, plant selection, pest and disease management, garden maintenance and other critical issues. The Program is resourced to provide relevant, unbiased research-based information to enhance horticultural and environmental stewardship. Bring your questions, even plant problem samples to their booth where Diagnosticians will be available to help you understand common plant diseases you may be seeing.

Built Green is the green home certification program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. In addition to certifying green homes, remodels, apartments, and communities, we host a membership network of companies and individuals involved in the green building industry. We also research and communicate the human and environmental benefits of ecologically focused building. Come learn how to make sustainable changes to your home.

Join Tree Time to explore the lush green canopy of a great graceful oak tree named Alice. Watch the river flow by below as blue herons slowly stalk a slippery snack. Climb up the rope system into the tree canopy using a tried and true climbing style for new climbers known as Double Rope Technique, good for climbers age 6 to 96. Join us and let life slow down, experience Tree Time.