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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Kim Adelson, vice president and education chair of the South Sound Bird Alliance. Together, we dive into the the world of birds. We discuss the role birds play in riparian zones, areas near streams and rivers and why their presences is a vital part of a healthy and functioning ecosystem. We also explore the history of riparian zones in the Pacific northwest and discuss how this has led to a decline in bird species regionally. Tune in to learn more about how the South Sound Bird Alliance is supporting conservation efforts and learn about the role you can play to be a part of the solution!
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South Sound Birding Alliance
Timberland Library Birding Kit
Ripple Effect - Learn about riparian zones
Book: Birds of the Pacific Northwest
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Elyssa Kerr, Executive Director of Beavers Northwest. Together, we dive into the the world of beavers. We discuss the history of the American Beaver and hear all about why this critter is a vital part of a healthy and functioning ecosystem. We also explore the conflict humans and beavers face and discuss ways we can collaboratively work with nature's ecosystem engineer to support a healthy ecosystem and support infrastructure and agricultural lands. Tune in to learn more about Beaver Northwest's important work in our community!
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Beavers Northwest (beaversnw.org)The Beaver InstituteEager (Book)Beaver Con (Convention)iNaturalistThis podcast is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by TCD's Board of Supervisors TJ Johnson, Betsie De Wreede, Doug Rushton, Marianne Tompkins, and David Iyall. During this episode, we get to know each of our board members and hear more about TCD's organizational goals. We discuss the responsibilities of board supervisors and learn more about our upcoming election. Tune in to hear about TCD's organizational priorities and how to get involved in our Board elections!
A mail-in election for Position 2 on TCD's Board of Supervisors will be held March 18, 2025. Registered voters who live within the Conservation District boundaries are encouraged to vote in the 2025 election. Get your ballot in person March 12-18 during weekdays between 8am and 4:30pm from elections staff at the Thurston Conservation District offices (582 Tilley Ct SE, Suite 152, Tumwater, WA 98501)
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Learn more about TCD's Board Members here.Learn more about TCD election here.2025 Appointed Board Member opening.Other election and appointment resources:
WSCC Appointed Board Member Application FormElection and Appointment WACCD Supervisor Appointment GuideConservation District Elections Accountability and Transparency InformationWA State Conservation Commission (WSCC) Guide to Conservation District ElectionsConservation District Elections FAQs from WSCCTCD’s Election FAQ page -
On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Senior WSU Extension Coordinator & Educator, Erica Guttman. During this episode we dive even deeper into the world of hedgerows, exploring hedgerow design and planting plans. We discuss how to examine your landscape and choose the best plants for your space. We also talk about sourcing plants for your hedgerow and share lots of resources available to our listeners! Tune in to hear more about our ongoing partnership and learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved.
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Hedgerow Toolkit
Hedgerow Webinars & Videos
Native Plant Salvage Plant Sale
Thurston Conservation District Native Plant Festival & Sale
Plant Sourcing List
Sign-up to join us on March 22nd!
This podcast is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by Xerces Society's Senior Endangered Species Conservation Biologist and Freshwater Mussel Lead, Emilie Blevins and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife's Native Freshwater Fish and Freshwater Shellfish Specialist, Marie Winkowski to discuss the secret strength of freshwater mussels. Together, we discuss our local freshwater mussel's life cycle and habitat. We also explore the ecological and cultural significance and discuss how we are working collaboratively to build resilience for these at-risk species
Xerces Society - About Freshwater MusselsWDFW - Western pearlshell musselWDFW - Western ridged musselWDFW - Zebra musselShare your Freshwater Mussels sighting hereConserving the Gems of Our Waters (Book)Absurd Creature of the Week: This Mussel Does an Incredible Impression of a Fish (Article and Video by Wired)
Resources:This podcast is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we are joined by TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Emily Landrus and Natural Resource Specialist, Aimee Richardson to discuss our farm equipment rental program. Together, we discuss all the details about the low-cost farm equipment and hand tools we rent as a resource to our local community. We also dive into the types of equipment we have available, what community members use them for, and we give you all the tips and tricks you need to be successful!
Tool & Equipment Rental WebpageNo-till Drill How-to VideoSoil & Nutrient Testing WebpageFarm Resource Library WebpageManure Management GuideHow to use and Compost Horse ManurePasture Management Calendar
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by our local Master Gardener, Cor Carlton, WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Program Manager. Together, we talk about the two programs she manages and discuss how to get involved. She shares fall gardening tips and we share information about our annual plant sales.
WSU Thurston County Extension WebsiteWSU Thurston County Extension Gardening/Composting/Recycling Resources WebpageHave a Gardening or Waste Reduction Question? Have a WSU Master Gardener or Master Recycler Composter answer your question. Learn more here.Upcoming Events and OutreachPlant Sale – Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston CountyThurston County Solid Waste Upcoming Events/WorkshopsUSDA Plant Hardiness ZonesGreat Plant PicksBurke Herbarium Image CollectionOregon State University Landscape Plant DatabaseThurston Conservation District Native Plant Sale
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters sit down with TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Kendall Carman to better understand the way we support community members in the Thurston County. Together, we break down what terms like technical assistance and cost-share mean. We also discuss what these processes look like and share resources and ways to get involved.
Kendal Carman, [email protected] Resource LibraryRecorded WebinarsNatural Resource Conservation ServiceWSU ExtensionVoluntary Stewardship Program Podcast Episode
Resources:This podcast is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Stewardship Forester, Alex Chacon to discuss how TCD is now offering more support for forest landowners in our community. We dive into what "healthy forests" can look like and we discuss the importance of planning for your forest land. We also explore the topic of climate assisted migration and talk about what this management technique can look like in our region. Tune in to learn more!
Alex Chacon, [email protected] more about TCD's technical assistance and conservation planningEmerald Ash Borer Podcast EpisodeWSU Extension Forestry
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Habitat Restoration Specialist, Joey Burgess to discuss the role of riparian buffers on our landscape. We discuss the benefits of adding plants along streams and river and outline two TCD programs that offer financial support for landowners to implement conservation projects on their property. Tune in to learn more about riparian buffers, CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program), and the new Tiered Incentive Program!
Joey Burgess, [email protected] CREPWSCC Riparian Grant Program: Tiered Incentive ProgramRole of Riparian Buffers Webinar - June 5th, 2024. RSVP here.Low-tech Process Based Restoration of Riverscapes
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Community Agricultural Coordinator, Tina Wagner to discuss urban agriculture in our local community. Together, we dive into challenges facing our food system like access to healthy food and the land needed to grow the produce we all love. We showcase two new projects that will support our local food system and our urban farmers. Tune in to hear more about the NEW Farm my Yard program and hear how we are working to build more community gardens in Olympia.
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Tina Wagner, [email protected]
Farm my Yard
Workshop Recordings
Upcoming Events
GRuB
WSU Master Gardeners
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Senior WSU Extension Coordinator & Educator, Erica Guttman and Native Plant Salvage's Learning & Outreach Coordinator, Cameron Dunn. During our time together we dive into the wonderful world of hedgerows! We discuss the benefits of adding hedgerows to your landscape and walk through the amazing hedgerow toolkit Erica and Cameron have recently developed. We chat about our ongoing partnership and discuss upcoming ways to learn more about this exciting work. Tune in to hear more of this inspiring conversation!
Upcoming EventsHedgerow ToolkitHow-to HandbookVideosToolkit ResourcesHedgerow Webinar RecordingNative Plant Salvage
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Davy Clark, Nisqually River Education Project Program Director and Tristan Olson, Nisqually River Council Program Coordinator. Together we jump in and explore the Nisqually River Watershed. We discuss how each of their partnered organizations are working towards creating a healthier watershed, that restores ecosystems functions, promotes sustainable resource use, and creates ongoing educational opportunities. Davy and Tristan also share ways community members of all ages can get involved in creating a healthy Nisqually River Watershed.
Contact Info - [email protected] or 360-438-8715Social Media - @nisquallyriverhttps://nisquallyriver.org/Nisqually River Watershed Stewardship PlanCitizens Advisory CommitteeNisqually River Council MeetingsNisqually Stream StewardsNisqually River Education Program
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by TCD's Executive Director, Sarah Moorehead. Sarah is back on the podcast to discuss what TCD has been up to over the last two years and what we can expect to see in TCD's future. We discuss our upcoming move, big organizational goals, funding priorities, and exciting new projects. Sarah lets our listeners in on big updates and even participates in a fun rapid fire question session.
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Learn more about our two day upcoming Growers Conference
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Patrick Shults, WSU Extension Forester and resident agroforestry expert! Together, we discuss the growing popularity of agroforestry, a practice blending agriculture and forestry practices. We dive into the types of emerging agroforestry practices and discuss what benefits were seeing for not only our environment, but for our local farmers too.
Patrick Shults, WSU Extension Forester, [email protected] out agroforestry resources here.Check out Patrick's podcast Forest Overstory here.Sign up to receive TCD's newsletter here.
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Lindsey Swardz, owner of Four Ginger Farm, and Marguerite Abplanalp, Thurston Conservation District's Agricultural Program Manager. Together, we discuss how the changing weather can negatively impact an agricultural landscape. We also talk about cost-effective ways farmers and home gardeners can prepare their landscape for the winter rain. Lindsey breaks down the projects she and TCD have implemented on her property and shares how these have benefited her operation!
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Visit www.thurstoncd.com to reach out to our staff to learn about ways you can improve your wintertime agricultural operation.
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On this month's episode of Conservation Starters, we are joined by Shina Wysocki, owner of Chelsea Farms and Chelsea Oyster Bar, and Stephanie Bishop Thurston Conservation District's South Sound GREEN Program Manager. Together, we dive into the effects of ocean acidification on our local shellfish population. We also discuss the importance of our local shellfish farms for both our economy and the health of our environment. Both Stephanie and Shina share ways local community members can support shellfish farmers and help improve our region's water quality.
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This month on Conservation Starters, we're joined by Dr. Pamela Braff, Director of Climate Programs at the City of Olympia, Linsey Fields, Climate and Sustainability Coordinator at the City of Lacey, and Alyssa Jones Wood Sustainability Coordinator at the City of Tumwater. Together, we go over climate change basics and highlight why climate change is a topic of discussion in our growing community. We talk about Thurston County's Climate Mitigation Plan and how multiple jurisdictions, partners, and community members came together to create a comprehensive plan. Pamela, Linsey, and Alyssa also discuss how this plan is beginning to be implemented and give tips on how listeners can be more climate-resilient in their day-to-day lives.
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Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan
Annual Climate Mitigation Collaborative Retreat Summary
Climate Action Venn Diagram
Learn more about becoming a Climate Advisory Workgroup Member (Coming soon)
Energize Olympia
Olympia Climate Program
City of Lacey Sustainability & Resiliency Efforts
City of Tumwater Sustainability Efforts
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This month on Conservation Starters, we're joined by Jae Townsend, TCD's Education & Outreach Assistant, and Jennifer Coe, Department of Natural Resource's Western Washington Community Resilience Coordinator. We delve into why wildfire is something communities on the west side of the State should be preparing for. We also talk about DNR's Wildfire Ready Neighbors program and the impact it's making in our local community. Jae and Jennifer break down simple actionable steps listeners can take to protect their homes from the threat of wildfire and discuss how working together as neighbors can have a lasting impact on the Thurston County community. Tune in to learn more!
Jae Townsend, [email protected] Coe, [email protected] Ready Neighbors (WFRN)WFRN Home Assessment Sign-upFirewiseDNR Community Wildfire Resilience Resource LibraryOSU Fire-resistant plant guide
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This month on Conservation Starters, we're joined by TCD staff, Nora Carman-White, Karin Strelioff, and Marguerite Abplanalp. Together, we sit down to answer our listener's questions! We break down a few of the best ways to create healthy salmon habitat on streamside property, how to successfully make compost, and when it's the right decision to get your soil tested. We also discuss the answers to a few of our most frequently asked questions like, "How does TCD's financial assistance program work?" and "I just moved to Thurston County, where do I begin ?". This episode is a run-down of the many ways TCD is here to help YOU! Tune in to learn more.
Nora Carman-White, [email protected] Strelioff, [email protected] Abplanalp, [email protected] CD's Online ResourcesThurston County Master GardenersBurke HerbariumBook Recommendations: Weeds of the West, A Field Guide to Grasses of Oregon and Washington, Plants of the Pacific Northwest
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