Posts Tagged ‘Cascadia Conservation District’
Cascadia Conservation District’s Free Chipping Event Applications Due April 30
The Cascadia Conservation District is a grant-funded organization dedicated to encouraging the wise stewardship and conservation of all natural resources in Chelan County. Cascadia’s Landowner Assistance Program provides a way for you to get assistance to start or continue managing natural resources on your land. Private landowners within the boundary of Cascadia Conservation District are…
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Preparation, Response, Recovery – Firewise Day This Saturday At Pybus
With fire season just a few short months away, the annual Wenatchee Valley Firewise Day is this Saturday at Pybus Market. Find out how your community can become Firewise and part of this national program with how-tos, multi-media presentations and educational activities for kids. Joe Gluzinski from AAA Washington, one of the prime sponsors, and…
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‘We All Need To Come Together’ To Improve Forest Health, NCW Collaborative Says
With so-called megafires on the rise, public and private landowners, as well as governments at the local, state and federal level are recognizing proactive work needs to take place on forest lands. Whether that’s forest thinning, creating defensible spaces or improving watersheds, it will take all the stakeholders coming to the table. Doing that is…
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‘Tons of Benefits’ to Serving Through Americorps, Outgoing Environmental Educator Says
The Cascadia Conservation District is saying goodbye to its Americorps member and environmental educator Justine Bula. Now they’re putting the call out to anyone interesting in serving and gaining skills to apply by the end of the month. Justine Bula and Amanda Newell, the District’s Education & Outreach Specialist, join Dan Langager on the KOHO…
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Clearing Trees, Bushes, Other Fire Season Preparations With Cascadia Conservation District
Chelan County is participating in a free program that will chip up to 10 cubic yards of trees, limbs, trimmings and brush. Hosted by the Cascadia Conservation District, the event’s goal is to help residents clear away flammable material before fire season arrives. Amanda Newell, the District’s Education & Outreach Specialist, joins Dan Langager on KOHO…
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What Does ‘Firewise’ Mean For The Wenatchee Valley? Learn At Firewise Day This Saturday
With fire season just a few months away, Wenatchee Valley Firewise Day is this Saturday at Pybus Market. Find out how your community can become Firewise and part of this national program. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreWash. Service Corps Filling Open Positions in NCW
The Washington Service Corps is currently seeking to fill nearly 800 service positions across the state. As part of the federal AmeriCorps program, the Service Corps works in almost all 39 Washington counties, from environmental stewardship or to helping children, adults and veterans prepare for disasters; improve their health; prepare for careers; and increase their…
Read MoreUrban Gardening? Cascadia Conservation District, WSU Master Gardeners Have the Answers
The Chelan County Master Gardeners and Cascadia Conservation District invite veteran and beginner growers alike to a workshop tomorrow focusing on urban backyard gardens. They’ll discuss climate, pest control, composting and irrigation. It’s a hands-on workshop, with examples and demonstrations, all at the Community Education Garden on Western Avenue in Wenatchee. Dan Langager talks with…
Read MoreCity of Wenatchee Update
Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz joins Chris in the KOHO studio to talk about the city council voting unanimously to join the Cascadia Conservation District, a grant-funded organization that encourages stewardship and conservation of natural resources in Chelan County. It assists private land owners with projects and response plans. Kuntz also provides an update on the South Wenatchee Subarea…
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