How do we get more people on the land and capable of stewardship for the least cost with a model that can scale? Thurston County includes 180,000 acres of shoreline and buffers around streams, rivers, wetlands and waterbodies, and in lowland Puget Sound we are talking about a 1,000,000-acre land base. The Skykomish Biocultural Restoration Field Station is a 4-year experiment in biocultural restoration, that combines agroforestry, wildcrafting, camping, core habitat sites, and community development. (Intermediate Level)
Whether you're just hearing about the CWDG federal grant or you're a seasoned applicant, you'll learn about what this grant funds, updates on the most recent application round, and tips and tricks for a strong application. Insight on application scoring and the success of previous applications will also be shared. (Expert Level)
Is your CD prescribed fire curious? In this session you'll learn from an expert panel of speakers in the WA prescribed fire world about opportunities, experiences, resources, and the future of Rx fire. Bring your "burning" questions! (Expert Level)
