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Movie Night plus Q&A – A Screening of Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
May 2nd, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Summit Farms
11815 Whitehall Ln Se, Olympia, WA 98501
Join TCD at Summit Farms for a movie night! We’ll be showing Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire. This is a great chance to learn more about how to live with fire in our landscape, ask questions about home hardening and emergency readiness with local experts, and learn what Mitch and Michelle Lewis have done to prepare for wildfire on their local farm. Plus, games and snacks will be provided during this family-friendly event!
Snag your seats now! RSVP here.
*This venue includes stairs and is not ADA accessible.
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
“Discover Hedgerows”: Irrigation Hands-on Workshop & Installation Demonstration
May 18th, 10:00 – 1:30 PM
Piece by Piece Farm
8615 James Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98506
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 29th, 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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