Green Horse-Keeping Workshop
Posted 05/20/10, by Skagit PUD
Learn how inviting wildlife to your farm and landscaping with native plants can have many benefits for horse and livestock owners.
Thursday, May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Padilla Bay Research Reserve/Breazeale Interpretive Center Community Meeting Room (10441 Bayview Edison Road, Mount Vernon).
Learn natural ways to control mud, dust, bugs, and weeds.
Topics will also include:
- Useful options for environmentally sensitive ways to manage odors;
- Least toxic weed control;
- Useful water conservation tips;
- Building outdoor washracks;
- How to manage creeks or wetlands on horse/livestock property.
The event is free, however, pre-registration is requested. Please pre-register by May 18.
Contact: Kristi Carpenter
Skagit Conservation District
(360) 428-4313 or e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
This workshop is supported by the Clean Samish Initiative and Skagit County Clean Water District Funds.