,Monday,
January 13, 2020 (Olympia) 7pm
Joe Rocchio
Ecology of Washington's
Bogs - A Primer of Ecological Processes, Vegetation, and Response to Human
Activities
Joe Roccio Is the Sr. Vegetation
Ecologist for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Natural
Heritage Program. Since joining the WNHP in 2007, a significant portion of
his work has focused on Washington’s peatlands. He developed a statewide
classification of Washington’s bogs and fens, conducted statewide
inventories of high-quality peatlands, and recently initiated research to
study the effects of surrounding land use on the vegetation, hydrological
regime, and water chemistry of western Washington bogs.
The term ‘bog’ has been variously
defined in both a scientific and nontechnical context. This has resulted in
miscommunication about conservation values, hydrological settings,
management issues, and regulatory guidance. In this presentation, the
distinctions between bog and other peatland types will be explored and a
standardized classification of Washington's peatland types will be reviewed.
Washington State is at the southern edge of bog distribution in western
North America. As such, these ecosystems are relatively rare on
the landscape and support a unique flora and numerous rare species. Regional
factors controlling bog distribution and ecological drivers affecting the
composition and structure of vascular and nonvascular species will be
discussed.
Past and
current human stressors have resulted in the loss and degradation of many
Washington's bogs. Ecological responses to these stressors will be discussed
in the context of long-term successional dynamics and climate change. Bogs
from the South Sound region will be used as examples throughout the
presentation. The talk will conclude with proposed research, management and
conservation actions.
NOTE: ** The
January 13 meeting will be held INSIDE THE Lord Mansion, rather than in the
Coach House behind the mansion**
Monday, February 10, 2020 (Olympia) 7pm
Cyndy Dillon
Winter Twig ID
When there are no flowers or even leaves, do you ever wonder how you can
identify native
plants? Join Cyndy and learn first-hand, how to get started.
Cyndy Dillon is a 2009 graduate of
the WNPS Native Plant Stewardship training, after which she
became an exemplary doer and
leader within the South Sound Chapter of the WNPS.Twig
ID is an ongoing, learning process. For those who would like a reference
book to use
for follow up, we recommend
Winter Twigs: A Wintertime key to Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
of
Northwestern Oregon and Western Washington
by Helen M. Gilkey & Patricia L Packard.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 (Tacoma) 7pm
Cyndy Dillon
Winter
Twig ID
See above.
Monday, March 9, 2020 (Olympia) 7pm
SCHEDULE CHANGE:
Due to health concerns, our original speaker, Terri Knoke, has
canceled.
ALTERNATE SPEAKER: Kyle Hooper
Is There a Carnivorous Plant in Your Future?
Kyle Hooper, is owner of West Coast Carnivorous, a
specialty nursery that provides a range of indoor and outdoor carnivorous
species. Don’t miss out, as he’ll be bringing seedling “babies” to give
away!
Wednesday,
March 11, 2020 (Tacoma) 7pm
SCHEDULE CHANGE:
Due to health concerns, our original speaker, Terri Knoke, has
canceled.
ALTERNATE SPEAKER: Kyle Hooper
Is There a Carnivorous Plant in Your Future?
See
above.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 (Tacoma) 7pm
CANCELED
Dana Kelly-Bressette
Outstanding
Native Plants for the Home Landscape
Here
is an outstanding way to start Native Plant Appreciation Month and prepare
for the Spring Native
Plant Sales. Dana is the Plant Production Manager at
Woodbrook Native Plant Nursery in Gig Harbor. She
has written many articles on ecological gardening and curates
two websites of her thoughts, with stunning
images of her landscapes and plantings. You may visit and
enjoy Dana’s website,
Habitat Horticulture PNW,
A Guide to Ecologically-friendly Landscape Gardening,
http://habitathorticulturepnw.com.
Monday, April 13, 2020 (Olympia) 7pm
CANCELED
Jenny Glass
Impacts
of Diseases & Pests on Native Plants
Just
because a plant is native, it isn’t immune from pests. Jenny
Glass manages the WSU Puyallup Plant and Insect Diagnostic
Lab
where she seeks out fungal pathogens and plant problems. She
is
known to quip “...Western WA grows moss, moles, and annual
blue-grass
better than turf on many sites.” Join us to find out why.
May Joint Chapter Meeting — a Webinar
Monday, May 11, 2020 7pm
Presentation -
Kevin Zobrist presentation on Current Forest & Tree
Health Issues In Western Washington
Kevin Zobrist is a WSU Professor in Everett, who coordinates the Puget Sound
Extension Forestry program supporting landowners who manage forested
properties. WSU Extention is hosting this meeting for us.
You must register by 4:30 pm, May 11, 2020
Follow this link
well in advance of the webinar. This is the
registration link, not the webinar access link:
https://wsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t1kTZXx8TQWkWz2iYasPVg
IMPORTANT:
1.
You need to have your own
Zoom account to register. If you do not have a zoom account please
sign up for a free account at
https://zoom.us/signup.
2.
Upon
registering, you will receive a confirmation email
with instructions for how to log on.
3.
You should log
in to the webinar at least 15 minutes
before the webinar start time. This gives a little time to troubleshoot if
you are having problems connecting.
4.
If you are
interested in this topic but cannot attend the live webinar,
please register anyway! The webinar will be
recorded but only registered attendees will
receive a link to the recorded version.
Extension programs and employment are available to all
without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through
your local Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable
accommodation need to contact Kevin Zobrist, WSU Extension Forestry, at
kevin.zobrist@wsu.edu or 425-357-6017 no later than May
1st.
Dr.
Kevin Zobrist is a WSU professor in Everett. He coordinates the Puget Sound
Extension Forestry program supporting landowners who manage
forested properties.
Kevin is also the author of the very useful guide,
Native Trees of Western Washington:
A Photographic Guide
(2014).
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 (Tacoma) 7pm
CANCELED
Joe Roccio
Ecology of Washington's Bogs - A Primer of Ecological
Processes,
Vegetation, and Response to Human Activities
Joe Roccio is the senior Vegetation Ecologist for the
Washington Department of Natural Resources,
Natural Heritage Program. Since joining the WNHP in 2007, a
significant portion of his work has focused
on Washington’s peatlands. He developed a statewide
classification of Washington’s bogs and fens,
conducted statewide inventories of high-quality peatlands,
and recently initiated research to study the
effects of surrounding land use on the vegetation,
hydrological regime, and water chemistry of western
Washington bogs. Come join Joe to learn about this important
part of our environment.
Meeting Locations:
OLYMPIA
Lord Mansion Coach House (formerly Washington State Capitol Museum)
211 21st Avenue SW
Olympia, WA 98501
Directions to the Lord Mansion Coach House: From Interstate 5 in Olympia, take Exit 105, following the "State
Capital/City Center" route. Go through the tunnel, (get in the left hand lane)
and turn left (south) onto Capital Way. Go one block past the stop light and
Frog Pond Grocery store. Turn right on 22nd Avenue. The Coach
House is on the right in the second block.
TACOMA
Tacoma Nature
Center
1919 South Tyler Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
253.591.6439
Directions to the Tacoma Nature Center: From Interstate 5, take State
Highway 16 towards Gig Harbor. Look for the 19th Street EAST,
exit and take it, which puts you onto South 19th Street. Travel
to the first light, turn right on South Tyler, and then left into the first
driveway at the Tacoma Nature Center.
