Renton Highlands Library

For adults. Discover the ancient Hügelkultur gardening method with Sustainable Renton! Hügelkultur, a German term meaning "hill culture" or "mound culture," is a centuries-old, drought-resistant, no-till, permaculture gardening technique. In this enlightening session, explore the principles and benefits of Hügelkultur, which involves creating a mound of decaying wood and compostable materials to form a raisedMore

For adults. Improve your balance by participating in an evidence-based, adapted Tai Ji Quan program. The benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility and mobility as well as a reduced risk of falls. Presented by Kin On, providing healthcare solutions and aging services for Asian elders. Please register at kcls.org.

For adults. Embark on a buzzing journey into the world of beekeeping with Sustainable Renton's Beekeeping workshop. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a curious novice, this session offers an insightful introduction to keeping bees right here in Renton. Please register at kcls.org.

For adults and teens. Collaborate with IndigiQueer artist Eileen Jimenez (Ñätho) to create artwork that reflects our experiences and relationships with Land and to Indigenous joy through linocut. Practice printmaking from pre-carved blocks and watercolor to co-create art. Registration not required.

For adults. Join Sustainable Renton for a hands-on soap making workshop! Learn the art of creating your own natural hand soap and laundry detergent using oils and glycerin. Please register at kcls.org.

For adults. Even a vegetable garden can be viewed as habitat in your landscape. Learn about the smaller scale of nesting and feeding sites for the insects and small animals in your garden. Please register at kcls.org.

For adults. Cannabis has been legal in Washington since 2012, but evidence-based information on using cannabis can be hard to find—especially for older adults. The Washington Poison Center will provide an overview of the basic principles of cannabis, including its most studied chemical compounds and common modes of use. Current evidence on short-and long-term healthMore

For adults. The beauty of songbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects is ample reason to create a wildlife-friendly garden, but there’s so much more to the picture! When you provide good habitat for birds and beneficial insects, they will in turn provide you with natural pest and weed control, increasing your garden’s health while decreasing yourMore

For adults. Get started seeding new plants in this hands-on workshop, learning how to choose the best herbs for you to grow. Explore annual, biennial and perennial varieties, best growing conditions, soil choices and pot sizes and plant some seeds for you to take home. Please register at kcls.org.

All ages welcome. Enjoy a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, a whimsical, festive and haunting all-ages romp. This performance is staged simply and theatrically in the round with chairs and audience on all sides. Off Road Shakespeare Company is a traveling ensemble of actors, that play for free, for all. Off RoadMore

For adults. Learn about the basics of food fermentation including brine fermenting veggies, how to make kefir (a fermented milk food similar to liquid yogurt), and two different vegetable ferments - a “mixed crock” of vegetable pickles and sauerkraut. Handouts with basic instructions for all ferments prepared will be available in addition to kefir grains.More