Family Forest Field Day to help NE Washington, North Idaho forest owners

 

ATHOL, Idaho – Experts in forest management, wildlife habitat and other land stewardship disciplines will share information with family forest owners in northeast Washington and northern Idaho at an upcoming Family Forest Field Day, Saturday, July 15, near Athol, Idaho.

This “out-in-the-woods” educational event helps meet the needs of landowners and managers with five or 500 acres. Field day sponsors include the Washington State University and University of Idaho Extension Forestry programs, the Idaho Forest Owners Association, the Idaho Department of Lands, the Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the Family Forest Foundation.

The program will be held at the Cedar Mountain Farm Bed and Breakfast, just east of Silverwood Theme Park, near Athol. Additional directions to the site can be found at cedarmountainfarm.com.

Gates open at 8 a.m. Presentations will take place at 9 a.m., 10 am, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. A Rustler’s Roost barbecue lunch will be offered on-site for $10 (not included in registration fee), but should be ordered no later than July 7. Participants are also welcome to bring a lunch or dine in Athol.

To receive an “early bird discount,” participants should pre-register for the field day by Friday, July 7, to ensure their place and to order a lunch. A brochure with more detailed information, driving directions and the registration form can be found at forestry.wsu.edu.

Registration is $20 per person and $30 for two or more people, or families, before July 7. Registration on site is $30 per person and $40 for two or more people, or families. Mobility assistance is available if requested in advance. For registration questions, call 208-262-1371.

 

Media Contact:

Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester, 509-667-6540, andyp@wsu.edu