Forests in the Puget Sound area are facing unprecedented challenges and increasing tree mortality. WSU Extension is presenting the 2022 Vashon Forest Owners Field Day to help you meet those challenges, restore healthy forest conditions, and achieve your goals for your property. The Field day will feature different outdoor workshops specifically for people with forested property on Vashon.
Learn about current forest health issues, drought and climate impacts, fire risk reduction, wildlife, and much more in an out-in-the-woods setting with local experts. See the below for more details. The Field Day will be followed by a bring-your-own picnic dinner, and then a Twilight Forest Tour hosted by King County Conservation District.
See the complete list of workshop topics below for more details. The Vashon Field Day will also feature exhibits by local agencies that assist owners of forested property.
- The Field Day has an admission price of $20/individual ticket or $30/couple (same household or ownership) for pre-registration. Pre-registration must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 24th.
- Field Day tickets at the gate will be $30/individual and $40/couple (same household or ownership). If paying at the gate, a check or exact change is required (we cannot give change).
- The Twilight Tour is entirely free.
This is family-friendly! Youth under 18 may attend free so bring your next generation of forest stewards. Discounts are available for students and active Master Gardeners – call 425-738-0109 for details. To be eligible for a refund, cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM August 24th, and refunds may be subject to a $5 administrative fee.
Pre-Registration
You can pre-register for either or both the Field Day and/or Twilight Tour. Save $10 on Field Day admission by pre-registering!
Twilight Tour Logistics
King Conservation District will be hosting a Twilight Forest Tour on a Vashon resident’s forested property. This will consist of a walking tour of the forest, with discussion of past treatments, forest health considerations, and other management tools and considerations.