Crossposted from Noxious Weeds Blog If you’ve made it outside on a recent sunny day, you’ve probably noticed the abundance of flowers blooming in gardens, parks, forests, and throughout King County right now. Unfortunately, the noxious weeds are out there, too—many of them bolting, flowering, and even going to seed already. Below are some of the top regulated noxious weeds to keep an eye out for this month. Please let us know if you see one of these high-priority invasive plants, so we can make sure they’re controlled or eradicated in time!… Read More

Summer is just around the corner, and Your Big Backyard is ready! King County Parks – Your Big Backyard – enhances quality of life and communities by providing environmentally sound stewardship of regional and rural parks, trails, natural areas, and recreational facilities, supported by partnerships and entrepreneurial initiatives. Whether it’s the BBY5K, movies in the park, Chomp!, or any of the other countless opportunities Parks provides, you can connect with @iheartkcparks on Facebook and stay informed! Follow King County Parks on Facebook today.

Crossposted from Balanced You This summer, Balanced You is serving up programs, resources, and tools to keep you financially fit because you told us financial wellness is important to you. Over the next few months, we’ll shine the spotlight on financial wellness resources. We want to help you reduce financial worries and feel more confident about your financial future, so if there’s a specific topic you’d like us to feature, let us know. There’s a variety of information to help relieve some of your financial stress. Check out the many options and… Read More