NOTE: there will be NO monthly foundation meeting for JUNE
June 9
WSU Anaerobic Digestion Systems Field Day Lynden, WA.
Thursday, June 9th • 8:30am-3pm • Meet at Mt. Baker Rotary Building at the NW WA Fair 1775 Front St.
Researchers at Washington State University, working with commercial partners, invite you to participate in an upcoming field day to showcase anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery technologies and the lessons learned over the past three years. The field day, hosted by WSU’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources, will showcase various topics including fine solids recovery; advanced nutrient recovery approaches; nutrient recovery products and their agronomic use; water quality and food safety issues; economics; and the potential for integration of biochar with AD systems. The event includes bus transportation to and from the farms, so registration is required. For more information and to register for this event please visit: http://csanr.wsu.edu/ad-field-day/.
June 9
Foundation Field Trip to Extension Research Station
8:45am • Carpool at the WFC TRUE VALUE parking lot in Fairhaven
We will have a planned tour with Carol Miles and do plan on a packed lunch for the day.
June 11
Lynden Library Workshop Series: Berries
Saturday, 1 - 2 pm • Lynden Library
Free community workshop
Food crops that you can savor
June 17
Foundation Event: Tour of Local Gardens
10:30am: Robin Covert on the Boyer Rd
Noon: Kathleen Bander, 1841 Smith Road
Flat bread luncheon made in Kathleen's pizza oven to follow (bring your favorite toppings!)
June 19
Plant ID Study Group
Thursday, June 19 • 9am-11am • Squires Lake. Parking location is: 170 Old Highway 99 North, Bellingham, WA 98229
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June 25
Compost Workshops at the Sustainable Living Festival
Saturday, June 25 • 10am-5pm • Re Store, 2309 Meridian St, Bellingham
Master Composters will be hosting a booth at this fun community event.
Volunteers needed! Email Amber Kelley: a.kelley@wsu.edu
For more details, see:
https://sustainableconnections.org/greenbuilding/imagine-this-home-landscape-tour/2016-sites/Sustainable%20Living%20Festival%20
June 25
York Farm Summer Solstice Celebration
Saturday, June 25 • 1pm-7pm •
Live music, food, beer, and garden fun.
Master Composters will be working on a project and offering composting advice from 4:30 - 7pm. Master Gardeners welcome! Email Amber Kelley for details: a.kelley@wsu.edu
July 14
Foundation Event: Field trip to Canada
Note: this is a BC trip, so bring a passport or appropriate ID
Big Bus Tour to Southlands Nursery and VanDusen Garden. We have 15 so far for the tour so don't delay! Send your checks made out to Master Gardener Foundation, $56.00, and mail to Judy Boxx at 270 E Laurel, Bellingham WA 98226
August 11
Foundation Event: Hovander Picnic
September 8
Foundation Presentation: Putting Your Garden to Bed
Thursday, 7:30 - 9 pm • WSU Extension Office, 1000 N Forest St Suite, Bellingham
Presenter: Marcie, Garden Spot Nursery
Detailed Information
Foundation Events
Contact Barb Schickler (barbaraschickler2@gmail.com) or Kathleen Bander (kbwm@camano.net) with ideas about future presenters, subjects for presentations, or possible field trips.
Master Gardener Bus Trips
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Plant ID Study Group
Thursday, June 19 • 9am-11am • Squires Lake. Parking location is: 170 Old Highway 99 North, Bellingham, WA 98229
We will be identifying native plants while walking slowly on the trail to the lake. Wear walking shoes and clothing appropriate for cool mornings. A native plants identification book is useful (Pojar and MacKinnon or Turner). A hand lens comes in handy to view small flower parts. No experience necessary. Bring a friend. Credits are accepted for MG education.
Directions from 1000 N Forest St, Bellingham: Take I-5, S. from Lakeway Dr. for 9.9 mi. Take exit 242 from I-5. Turn left on Nulle Rd. This becomes Old Hwy 99 N. Follow for 1 min (0.7 mi) to the parking lot on the left. A map is located here:
Questions may be directed to Karen Gilliam 384-4562, jkgilliam@gmail.com, or Louise Granger, 592-5316, rutroad@gmail.com.
Interesting facts: Acquired in 1995 with Conservation Futures Funds and the assistance of the Whatcom County Land Trust, this 82 acre park is focused around Squires Lake, once used by the Squires Family as a private fish and fur farm. The park provides a connection to the Pacific Northwest Trail which links Glacier National Park to the Pacific Ocean. The park is cooperatively managed by the Whatcom and Skagit County Parks & Recreation Department.