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Free Events & Workshops
Pierce Conservation District offers numerous workshops throughout the year on wide ranging topics that can help improve your property and impact conservation efforts throughout Pierce County. You can browse some of our workshops by category below or visit our general calendar to see a full list of upcoming events, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
Group Workshops
If you or your group or business would like to request a workshop, your Pierce Conservation District technicians are here to help with several great topics up our sleeves. From buffers to electric fencing to fertilizer applications to manure, mud, pasture management and more. Workshops are a great way to generate interest and conversation and get people to come through your business’ door
Group Workshops
If you or your group or business would like to request a workshop, your Pierce Conservation District technicians are here to help with several great topics up our sleeves. From buffers to electric fencing to fertilizer applications to manure, mud, pasture management and more. Workshops are a great way to generate interest and conversation and get people to come through your business’ door
- Farm Workshops
- Water Quality Workshops
- Harvest Pierce County Workshops
- Habitat Improvement Workshops
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October 1
Forage Analysis and Management Good quality hay is a key component of any livestock operation. Whether you’re cutting for sale, harvesting for your own livestock, or buying in from other producers, knowing what nutrition your hay is providing is an important consideration.Read More -
November 19
Pollinator Conservation in Agricultural Landscapes Short Course This full day workshop provided by the Xerces Society will focus on concepts around protecting and enhancing populations of pollinators and beneficial insects in agricultural landscapes.Read More
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October 5
Adriana Hess Wetland Planting Come join the Adriana Hess habitat stewards to maintain the beautiful habitat space of the Tahoma Audubon Society. This month we will be planting trees and shrubs!Read More -
October 7
Thelma Gilmur Planting Come join us at our October work party for a planting event! Help restore the only wetland park in Fircrest with the Gilmur Grubbers (self-named) and connect with other local people in your community.Read More -
October 12
Meeker Minions Work Party The Meeker Minions Habitat Stewards continue to work hard at maintaining and restoring the beautiful habitat at our Meeker Creek Restoration Site. The (self-named) Minions hold work parties the 2nd Saturday of every month. Come lend a hand and learn how rewarding it is to be a Habitat Steward!Read More
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September 27
Community Days at The Farm Join us at The Farm every Friday and Saturday through the growing season for: site tours, to help grow food for school students and local community members, to connect with people and plants, and best of all, to leave with fresh veggies!Read More -
September 28
Community Days at The Farm Join us at The Farm every Friday and Saturday through the growing season for: site tours, to help grow food for school students and local community members, to connect with people and plants, and best of all, to leave with fresh veggies!Read More -
October 8
Take a Bite Out of Food Waste: Learn to Waste Less Forty percent of food in the United States never gets eaten. Do you find yourself tossing spoiled food from your refrigerator more often than you mean to? Ever wonder how much you are really throwing away? Learn what’s happening in Pierce County to fight food waste and explore tools to help you reduce the amount of food you waste at home.Read More
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October 12
South Prairie Creek Preserve Planting Party Join us for a morning of planting along South Prairie Creek and a chance to see pink salmon!Read More
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