Forests in the Puget Sound area are facing unprecedented challenges and increasing tree mortality. WSU Extension is presenting the 2022 Vashon Forest Owners Field Day to help you meet those challenges, restore healthy forest conditions, and achieve your goals for your property. The Field Day will feature different outdoor workshops specifically for people with forested property on Vashon.

Learn about current forest health issues, drought and climate impacts, fire risk reduction, wildlife, and much more in an out-in-the-woods setting with local experts. See the below for more details. The Field Day will be followed by a bring-your-own picnic dinner, and then a Twilight Forest Tour hosted by King County Conservation District.
See the complete list of workshop topics below for more details. The Vashon Field Day will also feature exhibits by local agencies that assist owners of forested property.

Schedule of Events

11:30am – 4:00pm: WSU Field Day
4:00pm – 5:15pm: Bring-your-own picnic dinner
5:15 – 5:30pm: Travel to Twilight Tour site
5:30 pm – 7:30pm: KCD Twilight Forest Tour

Location

This year’s Field Day will be at Island Center Forest, 188th Trailhead. The address for the parking lot is 10612 SW 188th St, Vashon, WA 98070 (Field Day location on a map).

Cost

1. The Field Day has an admission price of $20/individual ticket or $30/couple (same household or ownership) for pre-registration. Pre-registration must be received by 5:00 p.m. on August 24th.
2. Field Day tickets at the gate will be $30/individual and $40/couple (same household or ownership). If paying at the gate, a check or exact change is required (we cannot give change).
3. The Twilight Tour is entirely free.

This is family-friendly! Youth under 18 may attend free so bring your next generation of forest stewards. Discounts are available for students and active Master Gardeners – call 425-738-0109 for details. To be eligible for a refund, cancellations must be received by 5:00 PM August 24th, and refunds may be subject to a $5 administrative fee.

Pre-Registration

You can pre-register for either or both the Field Day and/or Twilight Tour. Save $10 on Field Day admission by pre-registering! To register, visit https://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/fd_vashon/.