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Land Stewardship 101

You asked and we listened! We are hosting a series of Webinars devoted to the most requested topics for conservation assistance from our Whidbey Island community.

These webinars will provide in depth education, hands on tips and tricks, and dedicated time for question and answers with our trained staff members. As part of your registration for each event, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions ahead as well so we can share specially tailored material.

Afterwards, we'll post videos from the presentations here so that you may refer back at any time. This is an ongoing series so check back often for updates on upcoming events through out the year.

Upcoming Topics:
  • JULY: Forest Stewardship
  • SEPTEMBER: Livestock in the PNW - Pasture, Mud, & Manure
  • NOVEMBER: Selecting Native Plants for Your Landscape
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Forestry 101

​July 20 - 5:30 pm
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Have you ever wondered how to care for forested parts of your property? Join our Regional Forester, Stacey Dixon, for Forestry 101! Stacey will provide an ecological overview of forests on Whidbey Island and common forest health issues in the region. She will also share tips and resources for all landowners to improve the health of their forests and answer your specific questions. 

Register

Firewise Landscaping

Webinar Resources:
  • Presentation Slides
  • 7 Ways to Protect Your Home
  • Firewise Construction & Landscaping Checklist
  • Fire Resistant Plants for​ Home Landscapes
  • ​When Yard Work Works for You
  • ​Firewise Pruning
  • WICD Handout compilation
  • Wildfire in Western Washington - A Different Animal
  • Ciscoe Morris - Firewise Landscaping
  • WA DNR Incident Command Map 
  • Whidbey Island District Boundaries Map

Be a Good Stormwater Steward

Webinar Resources:
  • ​WICD Rain Garden service flyer
  • Tips for a Sustainable Yard
  • Cisterns for Rainwater Catchment
  • Gardening with a Purpose
  • Native Plants for Rain Gardens

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement to Department of Ecology. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for their use.

Bare Root Tips & Tricks

Webinar Resources:
  • WACD Plant Materials Center Bareroot Planting Guide
  • Guide to Mulches
  • Plant Protector sourcing
  • Northwest Native Plant Guide
  • Island County Noxious Weed List
  • PNW Weed Management Handbook
  • Right Plant Right Place 
  • Native Plants Landscape Function Matrix
  • Native Plants by Height
  • Conservation Landscaping
  • WA Noxious Weed Board Control and Disposal
  • Book List for Native Plants







​This program was generously supported by a grant from the Whidbey Community Foundation
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Office Hours:
COVID-19 Response: Our office is currently closed to visitors, and our staff is primarily working remotely. 
Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Coupeville, WA
Office Location: 1 NE 4th Street, Coupeville, WA

Office Phone: 360-678-4708
General Email: wicd[at]whidbeycd.org
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Regular Board Meeting:
​Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 9am - Noon

WSU Extension meeting room (406 N. Main Street, Coupeville) or via Zoom

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Meet the Team
    • Goals & Accomplishments
  • Programs
    • Events & Education
    • Farm & Ag Assistance >
      • Cost Share Opportunities
      • Horse & Livestock Services
      • Agricultural Community
      • Beginning Farmer Resources
      • Farmland Owner & Transitioning Farmer Resources
    • Firewise
    • Forest Stewardship
    • Habitat Stewardship
    • Native Plants
    • Water Management >
      • Stormwater & Rain Gardens
  • News & Publications
    • Video Series >
      • What Do CDs Do?
      • Whidbey FarmWalks
    • Weed Bulletin
    • Historical Maps