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Scotch Broom Management Workshop
May 15th, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Violet Prairie
16701 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino, WA 98589
Come learn about the variety of management options available when handling scotch broom in your pasture. We’ll discuss removal methods, mowing, herbicide, grazing and other things to consider when restoring an area overgrown with scotch broom. We will be specifically looking at methods appropriate on farms and ranches.
This is a SW WA Grazing Association event – all are welcome!
Please RSVP to nwhite@thurstoncd.com
Wildfire Resilience Community Meeting
May 17th, 10:00 – 12:00 PM
Violet Prairie Grange
17028 Violet Prairie Rd. Tenino, WA
Join Thurston Conservation District and other stakeholders at a Community Wildfire Protection Plan meeting in Tenino, WA, to discuss the priorities, risks, and concerns around wildfire in south Thurston County.
Families are welcome! There will be light refreshments, a brief overview of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan process so far, and a chance to vote on your preferred wildfire response strategy.
*This is the FIRST Community Wildfire Protection Plan in Thurston County, and we want to hear your thoughts. If you cannot attend the May 17th meeting, please consider completing our brief survey.
“Discover Hedgerows”: Irrigation Hands-on Workshop & Installation Demonstration
May 18th, 10:00 – 1:30 PM
Piece by Piece Farm
Location shared with participates
Join us to learn the pros and cons of different hedgerow irrigation options and gain direct experience with installing a system for the recently planted hedgerow at Piece by Piece Farm in Rochester.
“Discover Hedgerows”: Success Tour at Helsing Junction Farm
May 27th, 6:30 -8:00 PM
Helsing Junction Farm
Location shared with participants
This hedgerow was installed in November 2023 to enhance crop production at this Rochester farm. Come see how it’s developing and learn about how its initial design is expected to meet the farmers’ goals; the budget/costs, required farmers’ time, and grants that supported the initial installations; its irrigation system pros & cons; plant survival rates; and lessons learned so far!
“Discover Hedgerows”: Success Tour at Oyster Bay Farm
June 3rd, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Oyster Bay Farm
Location shared with participants
This hedgerow was installed in March 2024 to protect water quality & enhance wildlife habitat at this Northwest Thurston County farm. Come see how it’s developing and learn about how its initial design is expected to meet the farmers’ goals; the budget/costs, required farmers’ time, and grants that supported the initial installations; its irrigation system pros & cons; plant survival rates; and lessons learned so far!
Calendar
Check our calendar regularly to find events we’re hosting or participating in, community partner events, and our regular public board meetings. To learn more about posted events, RSVP to a TCD hosted event, or have your event added to our calendar, contact: Nora Carman-White, nwhite@thurstoncd.com or 360-999-3727.
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Nora Carman-White
Communications & Education Manager
nwhite@thurstoncd.com
360-999-3727
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