Date: February 1, 2008
Community and Government Affairs
City of Lake Forest Park
Phone: 206-368-5440
News Release
Tools for Resourceful Living
During the winter and spring, the Washington State University King County Extension will offer a practical, four-part educational program, Tools for Resourceful Living at Third Place Commons. The series is offered in partnership with the City and the Environmental Quality Commission, in cooperation with Third Place Commons.
- Composting 101: Turning Waste into a Resource
Wednesday, February 13
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Are you interested in improving the quality of soil in your yard and garden? Have you been meaning to learn about composting, or improve the composting method you are currently using? Join WSU Extension to learn quick and easy ways to turn yard trimmings and kitchen scraps into rich soil amendments. This hands-on workshop will cover all you need to know to start building soil using yard and food waste.
- The series continues with three more workshops:
- Rain Gardens: Learn to Design Your Landscape to Protect Our Waterways
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Productive Vegetable Gardening in Small Spaces: Planning Raised Beds & Containers
Saturday, April 12, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm - Local Food Year-Round: Simple Methods for Preserving Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
All sessions will be held in the Third Place Commons stage area, except one – the April 12 session will be in the Third Place meeting room. This series is free to the public and registration is encouraged, but not required. WSU Extension faculty member Darcy Batura can answer questions about the series or individual sessions at (206) 205-3130, or by email at:
darcy.batura @ kingcounty.gov.
For further questions and registration go to www.king.wsu.edu/enviro/events.htm.
