WSU Puget Sound Extension Forestry Classes and Events

Event types

Puget Sound Area Forest Stewardship Coached Planning courses

A forestry course for property owners

Our flagship course will teach you how to assess your trees, avoid insect and disease problems, attract wildlife, and take practical steps to keep your forest on track to provide enjoyment and even income for years to come. In this course you will develop your own Forest Stewardship Plan, which brings state recognition as a Stewardship Forest, may help qualifying landowners enroll in reduced property tax or conservation cost-share grant programs.

Upcoming Puget Sound Area Offerings:

Field Days and Winter School

Puget Sound Forest Owner’s Field Day – July 27, 2024 in Fall City

This out-in-the-woods education event allows you attend multiple workshops all in the same day. The Field Day will help you address challenges on your property, restore healthy forest conditions, and achieve your goals. Whether you are a novice to family forestry, or your family has owned land for many generations, there is something new for everyone to learn. 2024 Field Day Details and Registration.

Workshops and Seminars

Join us for in-person learning

We offer workshops and seminars on a variety of forest stewardship topics throughout the year.

Upcoming offerings

Forest Cultivated Shiitake Mushroom Workshop – June 5, 2024 in Clinton

This introductory workshop covers the basics of producing shiitake mushrooms on logs, either as an enterprise to add to your farm’s crop lineup, or as a small side business. Space is very limited! This is a small group workshop, so register early if you want a spot – this will sell out quickly. Shiitake Mushroom Production Workshop Details and Registration.

Gig Harbor Twilight Forest Tour – July 26, 2024

Join us at the Ellis property for an informal tour to see another landscape that may be like your own and meet fellow forest owners in a relaxed and casual manner. The event is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Gig Harbor Twilight Tour Details and Registration.

Shaw Island Twilight Forest Tour – Summer 2024

Join us at Osprey Pond for an informal tour to see another landscape that may be like your own and meet fellow forest owners in a relaxed and casual manner. The event is free, but spaces is limited and pre-registration is required. Shaw Island Twilight Tour Details and Registration.

Webinars

Take an hour to learn something new about your forest!

Join us for live webinars on various forest stewardship topics. The webinars are free, but pre-registration is required. If you are interested in a webinar but will be unable to attend, please register anyway so that you can receive a link to the recording.

Upcoming offerings

Nothing scheduled at this time.

Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Sarah Stewart at least three weeks prior to the event.

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