Hands-On Forest Health Workshop – Spring 2025
Learn about factors impacting the health of your forest
Have you been wondering, “what’s killing my trees”? Do you want to know more about a specific forest health issue that is present on your property? Want an opportunity to interact with insect and tree disease samples? Do you have questions you would like to ask a forest health expert? Learn about common forest health concerns in western Washington while spending the afternoon on a family tree farm at our hands-on forest health workshop!
This field-based workshop covers the basics of identification and treatment for common forest health issues in western Washington. The workshop will cover both biotic and abiotic forest health issues, and will include plenty of time for attendees to ask questions.
Topics covered include:
- Root rots
- Common tree diseases
- Abiotic forest health concerns
- Insects and their forest health implications
- Diagnosing a sick or ailing tree
- Drought and climate change impacts
- Management options
When and Where
Date and Time
4:30 p.m – 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Location
The workshop will be held on private forestland in Olympia, WA. Specific location information and driving directions will be sent to registrants the week leading up to the event.
Cost and Registration
Cost
The registration fee is $15 per individual or $25 per couple from the same household/ownership. Pre-registration is required.
Space is very limited! This is a small group workshop, so register early if you want a spot – this will sell out quickly.
The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025. Cancellation requests must be received before 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2025 to be eligible for a refund. Humanitix processing fees are non-refundable.
Registration
Register online
Register online via Humanitix. Online registrations are subject to a non-refundable credit card processing fee. Online registration will be open until 5:00 p.m. June 9, 2025 or until the event sells out.
Register by mail
Mail-in registrations must be received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025. Download the mail-in registration form (PDF). This fillable PDF form is an accessible document. Fill it out on your computer and then print it out and mail it in with a check made out to “Washington State University Extension” to:
WSU Extension Forestry
Attn: Thinning Workshop Registration
6705 Puget Park Dr
Snohomish, WA 98296
Note: to fill out the mail-in registration form, we recommend that you right-click the download button and select “Save link as” to save the PDF file, and then open it in Adobe Acrobat or the free Adobe Reader rather than viewing it within your web browser. The form functions may not work when viewed in a browser window.
Contact Info
For questions or additional information, contact Elsa Haun at 828-636-0772 or elsa.haun@wsu.edu
Acknowledgements and Accommodations
Funding support for this program is provided by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities who contact Elsa Haun at 828-636-0772 or elsa.haun@wsu.edu prior to the event.