There is a better way to mitigate fire risk on Western lands, as we embrace the use of fire to limit fire. Learn the latest technology and practices to protect the climate while also protecting our communities.

Join Elkstone Farm for a presentation from Dr. Ken Carloni, Gloria Flora, and the PINA team for an overview of the science and technology of biochar and the innovative use of portable kiln field production and on-contour application to protect watersheds. Presentation is free, and donations are welcome. This event is co-sponsored by YVSC. To learn more about the weekend of events visit https://elkstonefarm.com/event/facing-the-fire-innovative-uses-of-biochar-and-permaculture-design-to-mitigate-wildfire-risk/.

Join Elkstone Farm for a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and interactive discussion; you will learn best practices in the areas of:

• Climate, carbon, and wildfire in the Wildland Urban Interface

• Forest stewardship planning, practices, and system design

• Protecting and enhancing ecosystem services and amenity values

• Managing natural risk: system design and biochar use for watershed protection

• Forest assessment, thinning, and succession planning 

• Equipment and methods for making biochar 

• Siting strategy and best practices

• Kiln loading and use

• Firing and quenching the kiln 

• Carbon sequestration and emerging markets

• Resources for creating resilient forests

Sunday afternoon enjoy a sneak-peek showing of PINA’s Fire Ecology Restoration documentary from the Oregon project. See these ideas in action. Followed by a panel discussion with Q&A.

Before you leave, don’t forget to pick up a bag of biochar to experiment with on your own.

This event is co-sponsored by YVSC.

In partnership with the City of Steamboat Springs, YVSC is providing zero waste stations at the Farmers Market, which kicks off on Saturday, June 11. The waste stations will be outfitted with recycling as well as composting. Trash will also be collected and measurements will be recorded to determine the amount of waste diverted during these events. YVSC is looking for volunteers to help with these zero waste stations. Get involved with YVSC and help us reduce waste at our local Farmers Market. Volunteers are needed two 2.5 hour shifts at the waste stations every Saturday. The first shift will be from 9:00-11:30 a.m. and the second shift is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays throughout the summer. If you’re interested in helping with this effort and volunteering with YVSC, please sign up here. 

On Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., YVSC is excited to partner with Mica Gardenscapes, located in Oak Creek, on an upcoming plant sale. Find us at 101 W Main St in Oak Creek.

With a focus on perennials, natives, and drought tolerant species, Claire Scanlon, owner of Mica Gardenscapes, and YVSC will be on hand to help you select plants to create a beautiful Yampascape. 

Yampascaping is the process of transforming a yard or other piece of land into one that is more appropriate to the Yampa Valley region. It brings the floral communities we find on our trails and along our rivers to the land around our homes and businesses, which in turn conserves water, stabilizes soil, reduces weeds, and provides food for birds and pollinators.

Title: Wet Meadows Restoration with WRV

Short Description: Come restore wet meadows and riparian areas in collaboration with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers near Craig. Camping is optional!

Difficulty: Hard (lifting stones, using tools, working alongside steep embankments)

Project Details: Join us with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers to help restore wet meadows and riparian areas! These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, including Greater-Sage grouse, migratory birds, elk, and mule deer. A number of wet meadows and riparian areas, already compromised by erosion and lower water tables, are likely to be further altered from drought and high intensity rainstorms associated with a changing climate. To address these challenges, we will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods called one-rock dams to raise the water table and re-establish wetland meadows and riparian areas in sagebrush habitat.

Volunteers may also camp before and after the project on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

This project is being run by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Please follow the link to their website to sign-up for the event.

Title: Wet Meadows Restoration with WRV

Short Description: Come restore wet meadows and riparian areas in collaboration with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers near Craig. Camping is optional!

Difficulty: Hard (lifting stones, using tools, working alongside steep embankments)

Project Details: Join us with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers to help restore wet meadows and riparian areas! These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, including Greater-Sage grouse, migratory birds, elk, and mule deer. A number of wet meadows and riparian areas, already compromised by erosion and lower water tables, are likely to be further altered from drought and high intensity rainstorms associated with a changing climate. To address these challenges, we will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods called one-rock dams to raise the water table and re-establish wetland meadows and riparian areas in sagebrush habitat.

Volunteers may also camp before and after the project on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

This project is being run by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Please follow the link to their website to sign-up for the event.

Title: Wet Meadows Restoration with WRV

Short Description: Come restore wet meadows and riparian areas in collaboration with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers near Craig. Camping is optional!

Difficulty: Hard (lifting stones, using tools, working alongside steep embankments)

Project Details: Join us with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers to help restore wet meadows and riparian areas! These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, including Greater-Sage grouse, migratory birds, elk, and mule deer. A number of wet meadows and riparian areas, already compromised by erosion and lower water tables, are likely to be further altered from drought and high intensity rainstorms associated with a changing climate. To address these challenges, we will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods called one-rock dams to raise the water table and re-establish wetland meadows and riparian areas in sagebrush habitat.

Volunteers may also camp before and after the project on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

This project is being run by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Please follow the link to their website to sign-up for the event.

Title: Wet Meadows Restoration with WRV

Short Description: Come restore wet meadows and riparian areas in collaboration with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers near Craig. Camping is optional!

Difficulty: Hard (lifting stones, using tools, working alongside steep embankments)

Project Details: Join us with Wildlands Restoration Volunteers to help restore wet meadows and riparian areas! These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, including Greater-Sage grouse, migratory birds, elk, and mule deer. A number of wet meadows and riparian areas, already compromised by erosion and lower water tables, are likely to be further altered from drought and high intensity rainstorms associated with a changing climate. To address these challenges, we will use innovative, yet simple, restoration methods called Zeedyk structures to raise the water table and re-establish wetland meadows and riparian areas in sagebrush habitat.

Volunteers may also camp before and after the project on Wednesday and Sunday evenings.

This project is being run by Wildlands Restoration Volunteers. Please follow the link to their website to sign-up for the event.