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SUMMARY:Working with Nature: Smarter\, Safer Pest Management ~ Yard & Garden Lecture Series at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Working with Nature: Smarter\, Safer Pest Management\n\nJenny Glass \nJenny Glass is the plant diagnostician for the WSU-Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic Laboratory. She also teaches plant pathology\, diagnosis\, and integrated pest management to Master Gardeners and other audiences in western Washington. Jenny holds a master’s degree in botany and plant pathology from Oregon State University.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-at-jefferson-county-fairgrounds-6/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Backyard Sanctuaries: Gardening for Birds and Biodiversity ~ Yard & Garden Lecture Series at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Sanctuaries: Gardening for Birds and Biodiversity\n\nDr. Steve Hampton \nSteve is an avid birder\, writer\, Conservation Chair and Christmas Bird Count Compiler for Rainshadow Bird Alliance\, an enrolled citizen of Cherokee Nation\, and a former resource economist for the California Department of Fish & Game. Steve holds a doctorate in resource economics
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-at-jefferson-county-fairgrounds-7/
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SUMMARY:Designing for Drought: Waterwise Designs with Native Plants ~ Yard & Garden Lecture Series at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Designing for Drought: Waterwise Designs with Native Plants\n\nLisa Taylor \nLisa is an educator\, consultant\, contributing author of the Maritime Northwest Garden Guide\, 2nd ed.\, and Your Farm in the City: An Urban Dweller’s Guide to Growing Food and Raising Animals. Lisa is a Master Composter\, a pioneer in Children’s Gardening\, and has been teaching people of all ages to garden organically for 30 years.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-at-jefferson-county-fairgrounds-5/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Research: How Urban Forests Sustain Us ~ Yard & Garden Lecture Series at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in Research: How Urban Forests Sustain Us\n\nDr. Kathleen Wolf \nKathleen is a University of Washington research social scientist studying interactions between human and ecological systems\, writer\, and a key collaborator with the U.S. Forest Service Pacific NW Research Station on urban forestry studies. Kathleen holds a doctorate in Landscape Architecture and a master’s in Landscape Architecture\, both from the University of Michigan.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-at-jefferson-county-fairgrounds-4/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Growing Practices for a Resilient Edible Garden ~ Yard & Garden Lecture Series at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Growing Practices for a Resilient Edible Garden\n\nMarni Sorin \nMarni is a garden educator at Tilth Alliance\, caregiver for the Good Shepherd Center Learning Garden (along with volunteers)\, and a small-scale organic gardener. Marni holds a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Washington\, and a Certificate in Education for Environment and Community from IslandWood.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-at-jefferson-county-fairgrounds-3/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Gardening on a Warming Planet: Insights from Heronswood ~ Yard & Garden Lecture Series at Jefferson County Fairgrounds
DESCRIPTION:Gardening on a Warming Planet: Insights from Heronswood\n\nDr. Ross Bayton \nRoss is director of Heronswood Garden\, and author of several books on horticulture including The Gardener’s Botanical: An Encyclopedia of Latin Plant Names\, New Trees: Introductions to Cultivation (with John Grimshaw)\, and Plant Families: A Guide for Gardeners and Botanists (with Simon Maugham). Ross holds a doctorate from the Royal Botanic Gardens where he studied the classification of tropical palms.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-at-jefferson-county-fairgrounds-2/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Yard & Garden Lecture: The Importance of Being Evergreen ~ Clay Antieau
DESCRIPTION:Clay Antieau\, MS\, is a horticulturist\, botanist\, and environmental scientist. Clay has 40 years’ experience in teaching courses in plant identification\, wetland science\, and restoration science at the University of Washington and other colleges in Washington. He is past president\, former chapter chair\, and former member of the Board of Directors of the Washington Native Plant Society; a past president of the Society for Ecological Restoration Northwest Chapter; and a research associate at the University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum. Clay’s presentation will focus on “Evergreen-ness\,” a concept that helps explain why certain plant species are invasive\, and why certain plant communities can be invaded. Deploying Evergreen-ness in your vegetation management and restoration strategies in forests\, rights-of-way\, and ornamental landscapes also yields multiple subsidiary benefits in managing stormwater; creating a sense of place; and supporting healthy\, diverse soil food webs. \nBuy tickets at
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-the-importance-of-being-evergreen-clay-antieau/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Yard & Garden Lecture: Native Bees of Washington State ~ Karen Wright
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Karen Wright is an entomologist\, apiarist\, and researcher. She received her Master’s degree at Oregon State University in entomology\, then she moved to New Mexico where she started her career working on native bees. She received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico on the Evolution of Diet Breadth in Melissodes bees. After that\, she was curator of the insect collection at Texas A&M University for six years until she saw the job listing for the Washington Bee Atlas. She was hired February 1\, 2023\, by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to develop and manage the Washington Bee Atlas. Karen will talk about native bees (Washington has more than 600 species) and how they differ from honey bees and wasps\, and provide an introduction to the Washington Bee Atlas that was formed in 2023.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-native-bees-of-washington-state/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Yard & Garden Lectures: A Wild Idea: Native Plants for Pollinators\, Birds\, and Wildlife ~ David Allen
DESCRIPTION:David Allen has been working in the fields of restoration and plant propagation for more than 35 years. He started Shore Road Nursery (Port Angeles) from a hay field in 1990 while performing environmental consulting work in California. In 2008\, he began working for Olympic National Park where one of his primary assignments was to run the native plant nursery for the Elwha River Restoration Project. He has since retired and is now focused on the nursery where he strives to produce a wide selection of high quality container-grown native plants. David plans to talk about how to create a dynamic year-round garden featuring native plants that attract pollinators\, birds and other wildlife.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lectures-a-wild-idea-native-plants-for-pollinators-birds-and-wildlife-david-allen/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Yard & Garden Lecture: Edible Garden Landscape Design
DESCRIPTION:Sue Goetz\, CPH\, ecoPRO\, provides clients with an array of services from garden coaching to complete landscape design to personalize outdoor spaces. Her work has earned gold medals at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival\, specialty awards from Sunset and Fine Gardening magazines\, and awards from The American Horticultural Society. Sue shares her love for the garden by offering seminars and hands-on workshops\, and through her books\, The Complete Container Herb Gardening\, A Taste for Herbs\, and The Herb-Lover’s Spa Book. In her talk\, Sue will encourage gardeners to incorporate edibles — some with incredible color and texture — in landscape design. She’ll provide down-to-earth tips for cultivating successful edible landscapes\, as well as guidance for which edible plants mingle well with ornamental shrubs\, trees\, and perennials.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-edible-garden-landscape-design/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Yard & Garden Lecture Series: The Beauty of Weeds ~ Mark Turner
DESCRIPTION:Mark Turner is a freelance editorial photographer specializing in botanical subjects\, especially Northwest wildflowers and gardens. He is the photographer\, and co-author with Phyllis Gustafson\, of the award-winning Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest. His second book\, Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest\, was co-authored by Ellen Kuhlmann and published by Timber Press in 2014. His latest book for Timber\, Weeds of the Pacific Northwest\, was co- authored by Sami Gray and published in 2024. Mark’s presentation will focus on the plants we didn’t ask to join our gardens: weeds. But just because they’re weeds doesn’t mean they’re ugly. In fact\, some of our weeds are quite beautiful. Come on a journey showcasing some of our most unwelcome plants and get a few tips on controlling them\, too.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-series-the-beauty-of-weeds-mark-turner/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Yard & Garden Lecture: In Search of Excellence\, Great Plant Picks for the Garden ~ Richie Steffen
DESCRIPTION:Richie Steffen is the executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden\, overseeing the development of the garden\, its programs\, and the rare plant collections. His expertise comes from over 35 years of experience in the horticultural field\, with the last 25 years spent at the Miller Garden. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturists from around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program (www.greatplantpicks.org). During his talk\, Richie will share the process for how Great Plant Picks are selected and his insight on collecting plants from around the world.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/yard-garden-lecture-in-search-of-excellence-great-plant-picks-for-the-garden-richie-steffen/
LOCATION:Jefferson County Fairgrounds\, 4907 Landes Street\, Port Townsend\, WA 98368\, USA\, http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/JeffCo_Fair.html
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SUMMARY:Strawbale Gardening ~ Master Gardener Lecture Series
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URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/strawbale-gardening-master-gardener-lecture-series/
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting ~ Master Gardener Beth Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Gardener Beth Marshall in an hour presentation on Seed Starting Basics
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/seed-starting-master-gardener-beth-marshall/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Awesome Facts About Bats" ~ Meg Lunnum\, Executive Director at Happy Valley Bats
DESCRIPTION:“Awesome Facts About Bats” ~ New!\nClassroom Power is out – please join us via Zoom by registering here: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqceuopj0uGdfbwnLdi_3BdeW-nKBEoZ-O  \nMeg Lunnum\, Executive Director at Happy Valley Bats\, a nonprofit organization that rescues and rehabilitates bats\, will be speaking about bats in general\, including why they have a beneficial presence in our yards\, their life cycle\, their needs\, and how we can help them help us.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/awesome-facts-about-bats-meg-lunnum-executive-director-at-happy-valley-bats/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
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SUMMARY:What Makes a Weed "Noxious" ~ Sarah Fairbank
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URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/what-makes-a-weed-noxious-sarah-fairbank/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230914T150000
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SUMMARY:Snails: A Life of Slime ~ WSU Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on “Snails: A Life of Slime” with Ric Brewer\, from Little Gray Farms Escargots (https://www.littlegrayfarms.com/).  He will lead us through the history\, biology and anthropological insight into snails and slugs. While snails and slugs are much maligned by many of us gardeners\, Ric will teach us how these mollusks make significant contributions to environmental health\, are bellwethers of climate change and much more. \nThis presentation is open to the general public!
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/snails-a-life-of-slime-wsu-classroom/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230608T150000
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SUMMARY:All About Hostas - MG Foundation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Are You a Hosta Hoarder? \nGiven the diversity of hostas\, no one would blame you for hoarding as many varieties as possible! \non June 8th\, Two Master Gardeners will give presentations about these highly desirable plants from the Asparagaceae family. Wendy will share what she’s learned about these beloved shade-tolerant foliage plants\, their history\, how they grow\, and care tips. \nBecky Stinson will focus on the Jefferson County Master Gardener story of how we acquired hostas from Naylor Creek Nursery in 2021\, the concerted effort to preserve them\, and how we’ve distributed (and continue to distribute) them. \nThe general public is invited to join Master Gardeners in hearing these presentations. It will be in person at the WSU classroom in Port Hadlock. \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/25306/
LOCATION:WSU Classroom – Jefferson Couty\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T150000
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SUMMARY:Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Jefferson County Master Gardeners Foundation meeting to hear plant clinicians present a guided tour through the process of determining what is bugging our plants. Three experienced Master Gardeners will present a guided tour through the process of determining what is bugging our plants. This interactive trip through the process will make problem solving a little less daunting. The general public is invited to join Master Gardeners in hearing this presentation.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/plant-clinic-just-what-the-garden-ordered/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T150000
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SUMMARY:Bird Gardening in the Pacific NW: How to Provide for Birds in your Yard
DESCRIPTION:Presenter Steve Hampton \nSteve has been birding since he was seven years old and gardening most of his adult life. In addition to growing about 30 different fruits\, vegetables and herbs in his yard in Port Townsend\, he has seen over 180 bird species within a mile of his home. He worked for California Department of Fish & Wildlife for 25 yrs\, where he was involved in oil spill response\, natural resource damage assessment\, seabird restoration\, and partnerships with Native communities. When he’s not out gardening or birding\, he writes and crunches numbers\, combining his love of birds with a Ph.D. in resource economics to analyze bird data\, particularly with regard to climate change. \nJoin the Foundation meeting to hear birder Steve Hampton share which trees and plants are important for local bird species\, and how to turn your yard into habitat that supports them. \nIn person: WSU Classroom\, 121 Oak Bay Road\, Kively Center Complex\, Port Hadlock \nVia Zoom: join from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, ISO or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApceGvqj0rHtJzsBltKfnwS7tVB7AOLjjd \nBoth internal and external WSU meeting attendees must be signed into Zoom to join the meeting.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/event/bird-gardening-in-the-pacific-nw-how-to-provide-for-birds-in-your-yard/
LOCATION:WSU Jefferson County Extension Classroom\, 97 Oak Bay Rd\, Port Hadlock\, WA\, 98339\, United States
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