Upcoming Events
Celebrate Earth Day at School Gardens
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The Whidbey Island School Garden Coalition is working to revitalize garden spaces in Oak Harbor public schools and we need your help to make sure the gardens are usable and engaging for Oak Harbor students. We are hosting a series of volutneer events around Earth Day around Earth Day to prepare gardens for the growing season, make necessary repairs, and encourage use of outdoor learning spaces.
April 19, 10 am - 1 pm, Olympic View Elementary
April 24, 3:15-5:15, Oak Harbor Elementary
April 25, 1 - 3 pm, Crescent Harbor Elementary* *requires background check and school registration
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Wildfire Resilience on Whidbey IslandMay 13, 4 pm Oak Harbor LibraryMay is wild fire awareness month! It's the perfect time to join our forester Collin on an exploration of how to develop fire resilient landscapes around your home. Learn principles of fire-resistant plant selection, spacing, and maintenance while diving into steps you can take today to protect your home from wildfire. We'll discuss the history and role of fire on Whidbey Island and in western Washington and steps being taken in our communities and statewide to enhance wildfire resilience.
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Annual Native Plant Sale
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Every winter, the Conservation District purchases a large order of native, bare root plants from the Plant Materials Center to redistribute through out our community. Bare root plants have the advantage of being cost efficient because they are shipped without soil! They also have stronger root systems and benefit from being transplanted in the winter.
Pre-ordering online typically begins Nov. 1 and ends in early January, with in person pick up in March. We promote natural resource conservation by providing quality, conservation-grade plants at wholesale prices to the public for use in conservation-related projects. Some examples of conservation projects include: erosion control, riparian restoration, reforestation, backyard habitat enhancement, wetland restoration and wildfire mitigation. |
Land Stewardship 101
A webinar series devoted to frequently asked questions from our community
These webinar recordings provide in depth education and hands on tips and tricks from our Natural Resource Planners.
These webinar recordings provide in depth education and hands on tips and tricks from our Natural Resource Planners.
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View Land Stewardship 101 Webinars
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