Pierce Conservation District is announcing that the 2015 Green Partnership Fund (GPF) is now open and accepting Letters of Interest (LOI). GPF grants are available to further PCD’s mission of supporting natural resource and sustainable agriculture projects in Pierce County. The GPF is funded through the Natural Resource Conservation Fee drawn from the citizens of Buckley, Dupont,…
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Agriculture, farms, gardening, livestock
Shellfish & the Environment Research Symposium Dec. 8
Shellfish & the Environment Research Symposium December 8, 2014 – Worthington Center, St. Martin’s University, Lacey, WA Please join us for a one day meeting bringing together scientists and other experts to share the latest research and information on shellfish and the environment. Speakers will cover a range of topics including aquaculture planning and permitting,…
SPECIAL FILM PREMEIRE AT TRIAD/ SAT NOV 8th 3PM ONLY!
An award winning documentary not to be missed! A powerful story about a veteran, a special horse and hope! A beautiful way to acknowledge veterans this month REMEMBER….IT SHOWS AT 3PM ONLY! See you there. Jayne from the Triad
Celebrate the annual return of salmon in Puyallup on Oct. 11
Celebrate the return of salmon to the Puyallup River Watershed at the Salmon Homecoming on Oct. 11. This family-friendly event features guided tours to watch migrating salmon in Clarks Creek, tours of the Puyallup Hatchery, science and art activities for kids, a Native American welcoming ceremony and storyteller, music from a live bluegrass band and…
Stray goats in Midland
By Frank Blair MIDLAND, WA — We have four cute little goats in our yard. Trouble is we don’t know who’s goats they are. Anyone have an idea?
Chase Garden Fall Plant Sale
As most of you know I am very involved with the Chase Garden in Orting. Our Fall Plant Sale is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission to the Garden is free during the plant sale. We will have lots of plants to choose from for you to take home…
End of the season for Fruit on the Loop
It’s Labor Day and that signals the end of the annual fruit stand on Spanaway Loop Road…. well, almost. This year Connell and Shouna Goodman brought in a couple extra truckloads for the end of the season and there just might be a little left over for Tuesday. If you haven’t gotten your last peaches, apples or…
Labor Day weekend: LeMay Car Show & Roy Rodeo
Two big events in South Pierce County occur this weekend. On August 30, the 37th Annual LeMay Car Show at the Marymount Event Center on 152nd Street at about 5th Avenue and the LeMay family home at 134th & C Street takes place. This is a one day event where you can se most of…
Barnyard Dynasty – it’s time for the Fair!
GRAHAM, WA — Frontier Park in Graham is alive with rides, delicious and tasty treats, displays, rides, games, crafts, produce and of course, barnyard animals! It’s time for the annual Pierce County Fair. This year the fair runs from August 7th to the 10th. Friday and Saturday it begins at 10 a.m. and ends at…
Yelm Prairie Days Parade – June 26
Thursday June 26th @ 5 p.m. (line-up 6 p.m.-parade starts 7 p.m.) Yelm Prairie Days Parade We will be in the parade this year and want you to join us! The theme this year is ‘Flowers of the Prairie’ and because all of the popular flowers have been chosen, we have decided to represent the…
Berry Festivals at PLU
[Editor note: The first one always arrives before I remember to look… apologies] A Taste of Summertime at PLU Our annual Fruit Festival is a lunchtime concert series featuring summer fruit desserts and live music. Bring a picnic and your favorite people and relax for lunch! Everyone is invited! Strawberry Festival June 11, 2014 Band…
Are you ready for Fruit on the Loop?
Word today from Alice Shibig, “I just got a phone call from Shouana and Connell, they are in Portland Oregon headed this way with peaches and nectarines. ” Located on Spanaway Loop Road near Tule Lake Road, the Rainier Christian Church and at the doorstep of the Shibig farm is a favorite spot to cruise in for…
Pierce Prairie Post 