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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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Orca Recovery Day
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 – 2:00 pm
Squaxin Park
Join Thurston Conservation District and City of Olympia at Squaxin Park (Formerly Priest Point Park) for our annual Orca Recovery Day! Volunteers are invited to be a part of the solution for our endangered Southern Resident orca whales. During this restoration event, we will work together to restore forested habitats to their intended state by planting Pacific Northwest trees and shrubs. The day will also include a guided shore walk, refreshments, and a chance to learn about other organizations helping to better our orcas!
Being a part of Orca Recovery Day is an opportunity for you to make a difference for our endangered Southern Resident orca whales!
Orca Recovery Day is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Discover Hedgerows, Part III
Webinar: October 23, 2024; 6 – 7:30 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Hands-on workshop: November 10, 2024; 9 – 3 PM
Location: Piece by Piece Farm, Rochester
Register to receive the Oct. 23rd webinar link and additional information about the hands-on workshop.
Join Thurston Conservation District, WSU Extension/Native Plant Salvage Foundation, and Piece by Piece Farm as we build on the lessons learned in our “Discover Hedgerows” series. Find Parts I and II here.
In the webinar, we will discuss:
-How your hedgerow goals drive plant characteristics
-Using our sortable hedgerow plant options table to narrow options
-Hedgerow plant density & spacing considerations
-Sourcing and affording the plants you need for your project
-Overview of favorite hedgerow species for different goals
We will conclude this event with the hands-on installation of the hedgerow on Piece by Piece Farm on November 10, 2024. This field-based workshop will include:
-Different hedgerow plant species and their role in the hedgerow;
-Hedgerow design and practicing use of a planting plan diagram;
-Hands-on view of how different plant sizes and stock types impact budget;
-How this hedgerow will support various goals, including protecting water quality, supporting pollinators, and providing habitat for beneficial insects to sustain healthy organic vegetable crops.
-Lunch with the Piece by Piece farmers, who will share about their farming practices, history, and other lessons learned.
Come to one event or both! All are welcome!
This event will be in cooperation with the Piece by Piece farmers and is supported by Thurston County, USDA NRCS, and the Sustainable Farms and Fields grant funded by Washington State Conservation Commission.
Online Workshop Recordings
Interested in learning more about our Education & Outreach Department and how you can get involved with TCD? Check out the podcast episode below.
Have a workshop suggestion or question about our upcoming programming?
Nora Carman-White
Communications & Education Manager
nwhite@thurstoncd.com
360-999-3727
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