Family forest owners can gain skills to protect and improve their lands at Washington State University Extension’s Forest Owners Winter School, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Walla Walla, Washington.
Hosted by WSU Extension foresters, this hands-on event explores more than a dozen topics, including forest health, wildlife and habitat, forest improvement, wildfire, and technical and financial assistance.
“Winter School empowers forest owners with the knowledge and skills to become effective stewards of their land,” said Joshua Cardin, WSU Extension Forestry program coordinator for eastern Washington. “From beginners to seasoned veterans, everyone who takes part will discover practical strategies to enhance the health and productivity of their forests.”
Participants will choose three 50-minute sessions from among a dozen presentations by forestry experts. Attendees can meet other landowners and talk with agency professionals from eastern and western Washington who will give practical advice on simple stewardship practices. A resource area will feature exhibitors, vendors, and displays by public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
Along with WSU Extension, the event draws on resources and knowledge from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Walla Walla Community College, Walla Walla County Conservation District, Family Forest Foundation, Washington Farm Forestry Association, USDA Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Winter School will be held at Walla Walla Community College’s Water & Environmental Center, 640 Water Center Drive. Cost to attend is $30 per person or $40 per family before Feb. 12.
To register, visit the Eventbrite website.
Contacts:
• Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forestry Team Leader, 509-667-6540, andyp@wsu.edu
• Joshua Cardin, WSU Extension Forestry Program Coordinator, 509-308-8224, joshua.cardin@wsu.edu
About CAHNRS
The land-grant mission of WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is made possible through the U.S. Hatch Act of 1887 and the U.S. Smith-Lever Act of 1914. Respectively, these Acts fund experiment stations and cooperative Extension efforts that aid Northwest growers, provide nutrition and health education, support rural businesses, enhance our environment, and much more. Hatch and Smith-Lever capacity funds drive our work for a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable Washington and are matched by state and local funds.
