Free Workshops! Biochar: Know it, Make it, Use it.
Workshop 1: November 6, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Workshop 2: November 7 & 8, private property near Spencer Creek Grange, south of Eugene. Time 9 a.m. ~ 1:30 p.m.
RSVP by Monday, Nov 5! (Katie: restoration@longtom.org)
Workshop 1: Indoor Workshop
November 6, 2018 | 9:30am-2pm
1820 Roosevelt Blvd. Eugene, OR [ City of Eugene Parks & Open Space Offices]
Details: Come learn from biochar consultant Kelpie Wilson about how bi-ochar works
in soils; how to make biochar and use it in agriculture, forestry, restoration and remediation applications; and biochar kiln design and com-bustion principles. Learn from USDA-Agricultural Research Service staff about the results of agriculture and soil remediation trials using biochar. And, con-tribute ideas and questions to ongoing dialog about incorporating biochar creation into local habitat restoration projects.
Click here to see full agenda for Workshop #1
Workshop 2: Outdoor Demonstrations
November 7 & 8 | private property near Spencer Creek Grange
Oak Habitat Restoration Project Locations in the Long Tom Watershed
Details: Join Long Tom Watershed Council staff and local partners to help with the work to create biochar from slash cut during thinning to restore oak habitat this summer and last. Come for one or both days.
Click here to see full agenda for Workshop #2
Questions?, Interested in helping?
Please RSVP by Monday, Nov 5th to Katie MacKendrick – 541.214.0389 / restoration@longtom.org
After you RSVP, we’ll send you more information and directions. We hope you’ll join us!