CONSERVATION MONTHLY
March 2026

Introducing our new monthly Electronic Newsletter! 

The goal of our enews is to improve accessibility and timeliness of our
updates, increase community engagement with our activities
,and demonstrate the public benefits of our work.

Hey Apple Orchardists!  
The US Composting Council is looking for two more apple orchards in Central WA to participate in their Variable Rate Compost Trial (VRCT). Through this 5-year trial, you would receive up to $20,000 in free compost as well as annual soil health testing. There are some participation requirements, so please see the flyer below and reach out to Alexia Cooper at [email protected] if you are interested in participating!

Free Soil Testing 

It’s that time of year again! In preparation for this year’s growing season, you may want to think about what lies underneath your feet. Soil health is the foundation for a good harvest, and soil testing is the only way to know what’s needed. If you’d like a FREE* soil test, contact Marcy at [email protected] or by calling 509-436-1601 ext #3 

*Must meet eligibility criteria 

Mark Your Calendars!

3/14 - 2026
Conservation Fair 

Saturday, March 14 10:00am-2:00pm at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee

3/14 - Board of Supervisors Election

Saturday, March 14 10:00am- 3:00pm at Pybus Public Market in Wenatchee 
Come learn about our programs and enjoy fun interactive family activities and refreshments! 
Vote for a candidate to serve on our Board of Supervisors! Board members help guide and oversee the conservation work Cascadia carries out across Chelan County. 

Spring Orchard Biochar Workshop:
It's Almost Here!

Our Agriculture Biochar Workshop is just around the corner, and I’d love to invite you to join us for a hands-on learning experience focused on making biochar specifically for agricultural use. We’ll have a fantastic group of experts there to answer questions and guide us through the biochar process. 

The workshop is on Friday, March 20th at 10 am in Cashmere. 

More information and registration can be found here: https://luma.com/h1p63g4d 

We hope to see you there!  By the way, here’s a close-up photo of biochar just before the final step of the process. 
Submit your photos!
Help capture the natural beauty of Chelan County!

Top 2 photos per category to be featured in 2027 calendar. 

Details and submission
form here! 

Cashmere Defensible Space
Cashmere area landowners: We live in a wildfire-prone environment, and preparation matters. Chelan County Natural Resources, Fire District 6, and Cascadia Conservation District are working together to help protect homes and neighborhoods from wildfire through defensible space projects.
For a limited time, eligible households may receive up to $1,250 in cost-share funding for wildfire risk reduction work.

What’s included?
  • A free home & property assessment by trained staff
  • A customized scope of work based on your property
  • Vegetation thinning and brush clearing within 100’ of structures
  • Gravel placement within 5’ of structures, if needed
This project is available for select properties (see map)
Interested in participating? Sign up here!

Team Spotlights
Chace and Miranda look forward to co-leading
the habitat restoration
crew this year!

They are excited to tackle new projects and get down and dirty building BDAs with the crew!
PARTNER UPDATES
 
Please check out these locations for information for the Greater Wenatchee Arbor Day Celebration on April 11th!
  • Wenatchee Foothills Community Center, 1312 Maple St, Wenatchee
  • East Wenatchee City Hall 271 9th St NE, East Wenatchee
  • Entiat City Hall 14070 Kinzel, Entiat
  • Cashmere Martin's Market, 130 Titchenal Way, Cashmere
More Info: Facebook @GreaterWenatcheeArborDay
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Hike for Health series is back! Join Chelan Douglas Land Trust and CVCH for monthly guided walks/hikes and get entered into a raffle for outdoor-themed prizes at each hike, plus a grand prize drawing at the final event. Visit their website for the 8-month series schedule! Hike for Health | Camina por la Salud | Chelan-Douglas Land Trust
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Join Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for a salmon-focused talk at Watercore Cider on March 19. Learn more about the work being done to support thriving salmon population in the Upper Columbia and bring your questions on fishing regulations in the region. Learn more here:  Bios on Tap: Upper Columbia Spring Chinook and Steelhead
 

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