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July 8, 2009: 5-Acre Sustainable Urban Farm Tour

3-5pm, Renton. FREE! Join the King Conservation District
and Horses for Clean Water to meet a family working to produce their own organic food in a sustainable fashion. In a rapidly developing area of Renton, WA, this 5 acres of well-utilized yard, garden, lawn and woods is producing goats for milk and cheese, chickens, ducks and geese for eggs and meat, vegetable gardens and fruit trees for produce, trees for firewood, bees for pollination and honey, and grass for livestock hay. Join us to learn about sustainability and what it means in terms of reducing our impact on the land -- while saving money AND producing healthy food! Find out about ways to reduce chemical use, how to save on food production, low-tech gardening techniques such as chicken tractors, and how children can be an important part of the chore and animal-care routine. We promise… you will be surprised at the volume and value of healthy food produced on this amazing family farm!

FREE! To register and receive directions contact the King Conservation District at 425-282-1949 or signup@kingcd. org

July 8, 2009: Free Knotweed Workshop for Homeowners

7pm at the Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center, 1711 Boalch Ave, Snoqualmie. The session will cover what we know about effectively controlling knotweed. In addition, participants will be eligible to borrow stem injectors from the King County Noxious Weed Program for controlling knotweed on their own property.

July 10, 2009: 2006 Puget Sound Comprehensive Chinook Management Plan Hearing

10:00 am, Seattle Federal Courthouse, 1010 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, Seattle. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments regarding the 2006 Puget Sound Comprehensive Chinook Management Plan. Your presence at this hearing will show the court that the public cares deeply about the need for harvest reform. For information regarding this case see The Continuing Saga of Puget Sound Chinook Harvest or contact Wild Fish Conservancy at info@wildfishconservancy.org or 425-788-1167. Additional information can be found on the Wild Fish Conservancy web site at www.wildfishconservancy.org.

July 28, 2009: Free Knotweed Workshop for Homeowners

Maple Valley Lions Club, The session will cover what we know about effectively controlling knotweed. In addition, participants will be eligible to borrow stem injectors from the King County Noxious Weed Program for controlling knotweed on their own property.  More info 206-296-0290 or noxious.weeds@kingcounty.gov.

August 5, 2009: The Kid-Friendly Horse Farm!

6:30 – 8:30 pm, Maple Valley.  FREE! Often times we teach kids about riding without teaching them about what comes along with that responsibility. Other times it’s a struggle on how to scale things down to a kid’s level or what horse-safe chores to include kids on. Join the KCD & HCW on this unique tour to explore how you can incorporate children into green horsekeeping on your farm. This 1.25-acre horse property has 2 horses, a pony -- & 3 young children who have been taught the joys composting, manure management, horse safety, feeding and other aspects of the horse care routine. Kids with parents are encouraged to join this tour!

Register & receive directions with the King Conservation District at 425-282-1949 or signup@kingcd. org.

Sept 17th and 19th, 2009: Restoration Planning Workshop

Carnation.  Join us for a free two-part Restoration Planning Workshop. Hear from experts on topics including controlling pesky weeds, planting the right plants and creating a plan of action. Visit local sites to see work in progress on properties similar to yours. For details or to register, Click HERE   or call Ginny Ballard at 206-205-3171.

September 28, 2009: Farm Walk Tour of Blue Dog Farm

12:30pm-4pm, Blue Dog Farm, Carnation. Tilth Producers of Washington and WSU Small Farms Team present this Farm Walk on Berry Production, Static Composting, and Raising Children while Farming.  Owners Amy and Scott Turner will share information and host discussions on a wide range of topics while we tour their dynamic community-rich farm. These farmers will share how they are changing Blue Dog Farm into a more diverse and integrated farm by combining vegetable and fruit production with animal and feed production. With berries as the main crop, attendees will see a variety of weed and disease control practices for small acreage fresh market blueberries and raspberries. Another main highlight at Blue Dog Farm is the static aerated pile method for composted mulch. Learn about the benefits of different compost ingredients, equipment, recordkeeping, testing, and best final use. Amy and Scott will also talk about the challenges and benefits of raising children while actively organic farming.   Beverages are provided.
Cost is $10 for Tilth Producers members; $15 for non-members; for student group rate, inquire at (206) 442-7620
Driving directions available at www.tilthproducers.org.
 

September 22-Nov 17, 2009: Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Class

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm, Preston Community Center, Preston.  Washington State University (WSU) Extension and King County present this popular class is designed to help forest landowners “help themselves” by equipping them with tools and resources to manage for a broad variety of objectives. The class includes evening presentations, a field day, a comprehensive Forest Stewardship Notebook and other educational reference materials, maps and aerial photos of your property, and an individual on-site consultation from a professional forester.

The class is called “Coached Planning” because a major part of this training involves “coaching” participants as they develop personalized stewardship plans for their forests. Many participants use their plans for consideration for significantly reduced “current use” property taxes. With an approved stewardship plan also comes recognition as a Stewardship Forest, eligibility for state cost-share assistance, and qualification to become a Certified Forest under the American Tree Farm System.

Topics to be covered in the class include Forest ecology and silviculture, Forest health, Reforestation, Forest soils, Fish and wildlife habitat, Sustainable timber harvesting, Non-timber forest products, Forest recreation and more.

Early-bird registration fee (before September 1st) is $150 per family or ownership and includes all course materials. Class size is limited to ensure a quality educational experience. Registration is first-come, first-served. Registration cost increases to $175 after September 1st. Limited partial scholarships may be available on request.

For more information click contact Kevin Zobrist at 425-357-6017 or kzobrist@wsu.edu. To register, contact Ginny Ballard at 206-205-3171 or ginny.ballard@kingcounty.gov or visit http://snohomish.wsu.edu/forestry/CP09Preston.htm.

 


Links to other Online Calendars:

21 Acres Classes & Workshop Schedule

Cedar River Watershed Education Center Events

Duvall Current Events and Recreation

Fall City Community Calendar

Horses for Clean Water Educational Events

Local Harvest Food and Farming Events

Meadowbrook Farm Classes and Events

REI Issaquah Calendar of Events

Tilth Producers of Washington Regional Events Calendar

Treehouse Point (cooking classes, small concerts and community events)




Photo by Alan Bauer.

FREE technical assistance on how to set-up and manage your horse property from Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water is available for those who live in the Issaquah Creek Watershed.  Contact
Alayne by email or at
425-432-6116.

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