By Chris Schultz Well, those little hibernating flying insect eaters are about to emerge from their dark wintering places in the Puget Creek Natural Area so it is time to monitor for their presence. Would you like to get trained to monitor bats? Well, they are very important and we need people to go to the…
Category: Agriculture
Agriculture, farms, gardening, livestock
Spring plant sale at Chase Garden, April 13-14
The Spring Plant Sale at Chase Garden will take place April 13-14, 2013. The selection includes perennials, groundcovers, ferns and native forest wildflowers from specialty nurseries and our garden. The location is on 264th just before descending into the Puyallup River valley, near the old town of Kapowsin. Free admission for all during the sale. …
2013 Pierce County Annual Export Forum, no charge to businesses, April 26
PIERCE COUNTY — The World Trade Center Tacoma and the Pierce County Economic Development Department are pleased to once again host this event for companies thinking about exporting or those looking for additional markets to enter. There is No Charge for this event and it is a great way to get up to speed on…
2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Grant
Subject: Reminder: 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Grant Announcement Reminder: The deadline for grant applications to the 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Environmental Grants Program is Noon, Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Grant submission information is below and attached. 2013 Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Environmental Grant Announcement Grant Overview: Grant funds are now available for organizations,…
Local crafts and produce to be featured at Bethel Community Open Market
A committee of local community supporters has been meeting for several months at the new Bethel Learning Center to discuss hosting a Bethel Community Open Market (Farmer’s Market, plus). Historically, the area known as “Elk Plain” was a great, grassy prairie where the herds of antlered animals came to graze. This area encompassed the Spanaway,…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council March 20
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., March 20th, 2013, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3:30 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Al Schmauder, Chair 3:40 4:15 Watershed Health Data Website Quantifying Behavior Change Renee Quenneville, Pierce County SWM Diana Halar,…
McKenna Erhardt of Rogers is selected 2013 Daffodil Queen
Pots of bright yellow flowers were strewn along the front of the stage at Life Center. The Master and Mistress of ceremonies were dressed to the nines. The princesses were all dressed in bright yellow gowns with tight waists, scooped necklines and full hoop skirts. They were each introduced by their escorts who told a…
FP Daffodil float committee meeting March 13
The Franklin Pierce Daffodil Float Committee meeting will be Wednesday, March 13th at 6:00pm in the district board room off 129th Street. They’re looking for more volunteers and people to get involved with the community’s float. Pass the word on to all of your friends! The committee needs more members and needs for the community…
21st Annual Nisqually Land Trust Auction, March 16
By Joe Kane, Executive Director, Nisqually Land Trust You are invited! Join us on March 16th as we celebrate our successes, recognize local conservation leaders and raise funds at our 21st Annual Conservation Dinner and Auction. This is a great evening for a great cause, held at the St. Martin’s Worthington Conference Center in Lacey. Seats are…
Want to help build a daffodil float?
Spring is beginning to make its appearance and with it, the crocus and daffodils can’t be far behind. The Daffodil Festival has a full complement of princesses and March 13, they will choose their queen. To participate in the Grand Floral Parade with a princess, each school district must enter a float. Just who builds…
Pruning trees the right way
From Ramie Pierce, Urban Forester, City of Tacoma Is this photo a familiar sight to you? Unfortunately, this happens to trees all too often. It goes by many names: o Topping o Heading o Hat-racking o Rounding Over o Tipping Regardless of what you call it, the practice is out-dated and is frowned upon by…
March 2 Conservation District Plant Sale
From Pierce Conservation District Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5430 66th Ave E. Puyallup, WA 98371 The Pierce Conservation District is featuring 30+ species of plants native to Western Washington as well as plastic tree tubes and spray on repellent to protect the seedlings from deer, rodent, and grass trimmer damage. Species include 6-24…
Pierce Prairie Post 