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Celebrate the harvest with your local producers: visit King County pumpkin patches this October
Autumn is making its presence known with chilly mornings and earlier sunsets. October is the perfect time to visit King…
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Food is medicine: Lifelong reflects on 4 decades of serving meals and community care
In 1983, the HIV/AIDS pandemic was beginning in Seattle. While elected officials and formal institutions struggled to respond, community organizations…
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‘This was created by and for the community:’ Feral Woman Farms opens poultry processing unit for local small farms
Behind a historic barn in the shadow of Mount Si sits an important new poultry processor: Feisty Fowl, LLC. The…
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How to prepare for a long and unpredictable flood season in King County
The most common natural disaster in King County is flooding. There have been 29 flood-related federal disaster declarations in the…
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Growing Nemuna Garden and Kezama LLC: Horseneck Farm propels aspiring farm businesses with land and learning
Just outside the city of Kent, nestled between curves of the Green River, lies an enchanting place. With corn twice…

DNRP Field Notes
Our talented workforce protects and restores the natural environment for the people, fish, and wildlife of King County, promoting more resilient, sustainable, equitable communities. We restore habitat, build and operate major infrastructure that protects Puget Sound, transform waste management to reduce carbon emissions, and expand and enhance regional parks and trails, all of which contribute to our region’s unique quality of life.
DNRP Field Notes extends this mission by offering a behind-the-scenes look at the people, places, and projects shaping King County’s environment. Through field notes, project updates, photo essays, and stories from our teams and partners, we highlight the science, creativity, and collaboration that drive our work. It’s a space designed to make our environmental stewardship more accessible, connect readers with the communities we serve, and share the innovations, challenges, and everyday moments that define our commitment to a healthier, more resilient region.
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