There are a lot of great volunteer opportunities and educational workshops with the Pierce Conservation District this month.

October 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Muck Creek Planting – Help plant over 800 native trees and shrubs to replace invasive species and help restore important salmon and wildlife habitat. Click Here to Register.

October 3, 9:00am – 12:00pm: McKinley Business District Planting – Help is needed to plant over 2,500 trees and shrubs in the Dometop Neighborhood of Tacoma to finish this enhancement project. Click Here to Register.

October 3, 11:00am – 3:00pm: Salmon Homecoming – Join us to celebrate the return of salmon with live music, local food, educational activities, and biologist led tours of the Clarks Creek Hatchery. Click Here for More Info.

October 5, 6:00 – 8:00pm: Mud Prevention and Waste Management Workshop – Learn techniques to avoid muddy pastures this winter and how to properly store and compost manure. Click Here to Register.

October 6, 8, 14, 17, & 20, 6:00 – 8:00pm: Edible Garden Series- Explore the basics of successful vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest—from seed to table. Click here for more info.

October 7, 6:00 – 8:00pm: Community Stormwater Workshop – Homeowners can learn how to maintain their neighborhood stormwater systems, reduce flood risks, and improve water quality in the county.  Click Here for More Info.

October 10, 10:00am – 2:00pm: Fall Family Garden Festival – A day of free family fun! Come enjoy kids activities, free healthy snacks, demonstrations, and a discount tree sale!  Click Here for More Info.

October 17, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Ball Creek Planting – Help us finish this restoration project with 300 more trees and shrubs to restore valuable salmon and wildlife habitat. Click Here to Register.

October 17, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Meeker Creek Restoration and Planting – Help improve water quality conditions for salmon by planting native trees and shrubs. Click Here to Register.

October 21, 6:00 – 8:00pm: Farm Finances Workshop – Learn practical ways to improve the bottom line of your family farm with examples from local farmer, Nathan Moomaw.  Click Here to Register.

October 23, 9:00am – 10:00pm: Agriculture Roundtable Breakfast Club – Join the AgCOI Coordinator, the WSU Extension Pierce County Director, and the Pierce County Ag Program Manager for breakfast at the Orting Bakery to discuss issues you face on the farm.  Click Here for More Info.

October 24, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Clarks Creek Planting – Help us restore over 800 feet of this important salmon bearing stream by planting native trees and shrubs. Click Here to Register.

October 31, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Meeker Creek Restoration and Planting – Help improve water quality conditions for salmon by planting native trees and shrubs. Come in costume! Click Here to Register.

October 31, 9:00am – 12:00pm: Ohop Creek Planting – Help restore native salmon habitat with the Nisqually Tribe through planting trees and shrubs.  Click Here for More Info.