Biochar and Burn-Pile workshop
Prepare for wildfire and garden season
Join us a little ways off the Chumstick to learn how to turn your woody debris from creating defensible space or pruning into a valuable soil amendment - while sequestering carbon and limiting smoke in the air!
Schedule
Kiln Loading: 10 am
Ignition: 11 am
Burn-pile Building Session: 12 pm
Kiln Quench: 3 pm
Wrap up: 4 pm
Details & Safety
Even if you're only observing, please wear a hat, long sleeves & pants from natural materials like cotton.
While the Cascadia Conservation District will graciously be providing some light refreshments, please plan on bringing plenty of water and a sack lunch.
There is an available outhouse on the adjacent property, but no running water.
There will be room for approximately 8 vehicles on the adjacent property (follow the signage), carpooling is highly recommended.
Roads into the property go from paved, to gravel, to dirt; all wheel drive-capable vehicles are recommended.
Cell phone reception is not great on some carriers; consider downloading offline maps if you're using them for navigation to the property (in addition to the directions provided).
Many thanks to:
The Cascadia Conservation District, and especially to Joe Hill!
Korina Stark & Johan Liedgren (owners of the property)