Engaging Local Youth

07/07/22 • 44 min

This month, on Conservation Starters, were joined by Stephanie Bishop and Sam Nadell, TCD's youth education staff. During this episode, we learn about the history of our k-12 program South Sound GREEN and how it has evolved and grown over the last 30 years to meet the growing need for hands-on science education in Thurston County. We also discuss the challenges our staff faced and the solutions they found to continue providing education to students during the pandemic. Tune in to this conversation to learn more about TCD's programs geared towards youth, teens, and young adults. If you are a Thurston County parent, teacher, or student this is the episode for you!
Contact Information:
Stephanie Bishop, [email protected]
Sam Nadell, [email protected]
Resources:
SouthSoundGREEN.org

Teens in Thurston
South Puget Sound Regional Envirothon

Teens in Thurston
South Puget Sound Regional Envirothon

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Voluntary Stewardship

This month, on Conservation Starters, were joined by 5th generation farmer Carissa Miller who is the owner and operator of Withywindle Valley Farm and TCD's Senior Natural Resource Specialist, Marguerite Abplanalp. Together, we discuss the challenges and triumphs that come with being a farmer in Thurston County and learn about the Voluntary Stewardship Program - a program that offers local producers an alternative way to protect and voluntarily enhance environmentally critical areas while maintaining and improving the long-term viability of local agriculture.
Contact Information:
Marguerite Abplanalp, [email protected]
Carissa Miller, [email protected]
Resources:
Withywindle Valley Farm
Thurston Conservation District VSP Sign-up Form
Thurston County VSP
Interested in joining the VSP workgroup? Contact Marguerite Abplanalp, [email protected] for more information.

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Shore Friendly for Puget Sound: Part 1

This month, on Conservation Starters, were joined by TCD's Conservation Program Manager, Karin Strelioff, and Patrick Townsend, a Puget Sound shoreline landowner. During this episode, we learn about the Shore Friendly Program and how partners from around Puget Sound are working together to assist shoreline property owners to protect their property and the vital habitat that surrounds it. We discuss bulkheads, the benefits of natural shoreline, and learn about how a shoreline is always changing. Patrick shares the challenges he faced on his property and relates his experience working with our staff, and regional partners on his family's shoreline restoration project.
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