Kirkland Conserves

06/10/2026

Join City of Kirkland naturalists for a stroll through the Edith Moulton wetlands to spot cool plants and wildlife while we soak up some nature vibes.

Together, we'll learn about the diverse life that thrives and survives in Edith Moulton Park. You'll come away with a greater understanding of the struggles between invasive and native species, and the history of your local wetland.

Register now, as space is limited to 30 participants. Click here to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wetland-wander-edith-moulton-park-tickets-1991221390782

📅Date: Friday, June 26th, 2026
⏰Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
🏓Location: Edith Moulton Park
🌱Address: 13634 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034

06/09/2026

Aseptic containers (like broth, soup, and plant-based milk cartons) belong in your
recycling cart! Don't forget to remove the cap and toss it in
the garbage.

Plastic caps and clamshell containers are not accepted in Kirkland's curbside recycling. Ridwell offers recycling for these items through a PAID subscription service. If you are not a Ridwell subscriber, please place them in the garbage. Ridwell

06/07/2026

REMINDER!!! Join us for the WM Recycle Right® Event on Saturday June 13th! Bring your old electronics, paper for shredding, and gently used textiles for safe and sustainable recycling. From laptops and cords to clothing and linens, we’re helping keep useful materials out of the landfill and giving them a second life. Please email [email protected] for any questions!

06/04/2026

You heard it here! Plastic egg containers can not be recycled in your recycling curbside cart! Instead, please place these in your garbage cart! Happy recycling :)

06/04/2026

Did you know? June is Orca Action Month in Washington!

2026 marks the 20th year that June has been proclaimed Orca Month by the Governor. Orca Month was created to bring together researchers, advocates, and anyone who loves orcas to help raise awareness about orcas and the threats that they face. It has since evolved into "Orca Action Month" to help encourage everyone to do more than appreciate these awesome animals and take action to help.

There are lots of events happening across the region this month in celebration of our most famous marine neighbors, and lots of actions you can take to support their recovery, all of which you can learn more about at orcamonth.org

If you want a quick tip to help you support orcas in your day to day life year round, just remember:

🐟Our resident orcas need lots of salmon.
💧Salmon need clean water and healthy habitats through every stage of their life cycle.
🌿Clean water starts at home! Practicing natural yard care, fixing vehicle leaks, not letting your car wash water go down the drain, and picking up pet waste.

Happy Orca Action Month!

05/26/2026

Join us for the WM Recycle Right® Event on Saturday June 13th! Bring your old electronics, paper for shredding, and gently used textiles for safe and sustainable recycling. From laptops and cords to clothing and linens, we’re helping keep useful materials out of the landfill and giving them a second life. Please email [email protected] for any questions! https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happening/Community-Events/Public-Works-Department-Events/Recycle-Right-Event

05/21/2026

Social media is great when you're engaging with awesome content from Kirkland Conserves, but do you ever wish you were doing something better with your couch time? Tired of swiping left or right on humans, and think judging seaweed might be easier?

Help the Seattle Aquarium conduct research on seaweed, or kelp, through Kelp Quest! Participants will help sort and label photos to help research scientists sift through the large amount of data collected from remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to help assess kelp health and (hopefully) figure out why it might be declining in our marine waters.

How does this relate to Kirkland? While it's true that we don't have kelp in Lake Washington, the water from the lake - and the pollution that flows with it - does drain out to Puget Sound. Opportunities like this are a good reminder that everything out there is affected by the choices we make here, and that we can make choices that help!

Ready to dive in? Check out more info in the link below!

Welcome to Kelp Quest, a chance for you (yes, you!) to participate in the Seattle Aquarium’s marine research.

05/14/2026

The City of Kirkland is conducting a Behavior Change Campaign focused on natural yard care practices at home. This initiative seeks to better understand how residents currently care for and maintain their yards and lawns. The focus group will provide us with direct feedback from the community on perceptions, preferences, and practical considerations influencing decision-making. These efforts will directly inform future City programs.

Participants should reside within the City of Kirkland and have a yard/lawn at their residence that they have decision-making responsibility for. Please note that there will be opportunities for in-person and virtual focus groups, as well as virtual interviews. Participants will receive a $100 visa gift card as a token of appreciation for their contribution and time.

A full job description for focus group participants is available at www.kirklandwa.gov/stormwater. Interested individuals can fill out the potential participant questionnaire at www.surveymonkey.com/r/KirklandFocusGroup. Questions should be directed to [email protected].

05/14/2026

Hello Kirkland Residents,

Please plan for possible delays when traveling and leaving from the Spring Recycling Collection Event at Lake Washington Institute of Tech on Saturday, May 16. Due to nearby construction on 132nd Ave NE, traffic will be reduced to one lane in certain areas, and flaggers will be directing vehicles. Road will remain OPEN!

Thank you for your patience and please allow extra travel time.

Recycling Event: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the LWTech South Parking Lot
For event details visit: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Whats-Happening/Community-Events/Public-Works-Department-Events/RCE

05/14/2026

Do you live on the lake? Do you know someone who lives on the lake? Are you interested in learning more about how to help protect lake shorelines and create healthy habitat on Lake Washington?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you!

What: The Washington Lakes Workshop, hosted by the Washington State Lakes Protection Association

When & Where: May 28th from 6-8 PM, hosted online

More details: This year’s WALPA Community Lake Workshop, "Shared Shorelines and Watersheds," will dive into lake shoreline protection and why it matters to all watershed users. This town hall-style event will bring together experts from state and local agencies, academia, and environmental consulting to discuss how individuals and groups can actively participate in protecting and managing their lakes.

Possible topics might include shoreline and watershed best practices, invasive species management, wave erosion and armoring, shoreline permitting, and more. Got a particular question? Show up and ask the experts!

This year’s WALPA Community Lake Workshop, "Shared Shorelines and Watersheds," will dive into lake shoreline protection and why it matters to all watershed users . This town hall-style event will bring together experts from state and local agencies, academia, and environmental consulting to discus...