Forestry Field Day Helps Us Care for Trees

Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. at YMCA Camp Orkila

— from San Juan Islands Conservation District and WSU Extension–

San Juan Islands Conservation District, San Juan County, and Washington State University Extension present Forest Owners Field Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. Participants will build skills for caring for their trees in the event at YMCA Camp Orkila on Orcas Island.

Field Day Sponsored by San Juan County, WSU Extension and San Juan Islands Conservation District. The event features exhibits and hourly workshops on maintaining healthy trees, native plant ID, protecting homes from wildfire, battling invasive brush, logging demonstrations, and more.

The cost to attend (including lunch) is $20 per person or $35 per couple before September 15, and $30/$40 after. Children attend for free. There is a special student and Master Gardener rate (call for details).

To register or learn more, visit https://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/sanjuan/or contact WSU Extension Forestry at 425-357-6023. Participants should dress for the weather, wear sturdy footwear, and prepare to walk short distances in forested terrain.  Parking, restrooms, coffee, refreshments, and drinking water are available on site.

COST: $20 per person or $35 per couple, includes lunch. Scholarships available by contacting sue@sjislandscd.org

Registration Options:
Register online with credit card at: https://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/sanjuan/

For printable form to mail with check, click here: https://forestry.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/SanJuanFieldDay_Brochure.pdf

This is the first event in a 3-year series. Subsequent events will be held on San Juan and Lopez Islands

Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact WSU Extension Forestry at least two weeks before the event.