Planting and Protecting Oaks: A Hands-on Workshop for Rural Land Managers

Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill, CA

The morning classroom session will be indoors and will include presentations on oaks and carbon sequestration; riparian and wildlife benefits; acorn collection and planting; protective structures for seedlings;  fire management issues; and companion plantings for oaks.

The afternoon session will be held at a local working ranch and will provide hands-on demonstrations and activities; participants will be asked to carpool to the afternoon site.

Cost $15.00 includes a bag lunch, pay at the door. Please RSVP by email to gcrcd@gcrcd.org or call 408-288-5888.

Sponsored by Guadalupe-Coyote Resource Conservation District in partnership with USDA-NRCS.  Co-hosted by Loma Prieta RCD, University of California Cooperative Extension,Point Blue/STRAW, and CAL FIRE. 

San Benito area ranchers, farmers, and rural landowners who would like to receive announcements for opportunities like this by email can sign up for the monthly San Benito Working Landscapes Group E-Update.  To subscribe email:  karminder.brown@gmail.com