BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Placer Resource Conservation District - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Placer Resource Conservation District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://placerrcd.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Placer Resource Conservation District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231207T165322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T165325Z UID:10805-1708765200-1708776000@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Ranch Hardening and Wildfire Preparation Field Day DESCRIPTION:The University of California Cooperative Extension Placer-Nevada Office\, The Nevada County Resource Conservation District\, the Placer Resource Conservation District\, and the UCNR Fire Network are offering the first-of-its-kind Rancher’s Fire Academy for ranchers in the Sierra Foothill and Sierra Nevada regions. This series of workshops and field days will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\n(a) Education and hands-on training for ranchers regarding the use of prescribed fire for range improvement\, weed management\, and fuel load reduction; and (b) Creating new and strengthening existing rancher networks to assist in preparing for and responding to wildfire with the region. \n\n\n\n\nThe Ranch Hardening and Wildfire Preparation Field Day will take place at Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley. Register below. For more information\, contact Dan Macon at dmacon@ucanr.edu or (530) 889-7385.  URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/fire-tools-and-equipment-use-field-day-3/ LOCATION:Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center\, 8279 Scott Forbes Rd\, Browns Valley\, California\, 95918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240221T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20240207T234317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T162010Z UID:10870-1708538400-1708545600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Evaluating Farm-to-School Funding Opportunities DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, co-hosted by UC Cooperative Extension Placer-Nevada and Sierra Harvest\, will provide information and hands-on support to foothills farmers and ranchers who are interested in applying to the CDFA’s California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program. Participants will learn how to evaluate funding opportunities against their business plans; gain insight from food service directors and past farmer grantees on successful farm-to-school partnerships; and leave with a draft of their application if desired. This workshop is designed for people with established farm businesses. Space is limited. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/evaluating-farm-to-school-funding-opportunities/ LOCATION:Higgins Lions Community Center\, 22490 E Hacienda Dr\, Grass Valley\, California\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231207T165133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T165136Z UID:10803-1707415200-1707420600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Fire Behavior and Fire Safety Workshop DESCRIPTION: The University of California Cooperative Extension Placer-Nevada Office\, The Nevada County Resource Conservation District\, the Placer Resource Conservation District\, and the UCNR Fire Network are offering the first-of-its-kind Rancher’s Fire Academy for ranchers in the Sierra Foothill and Sierra Nevada regions. This series of workshops and field days will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\n(a) Education and hands-on training for ranchers regarding the use of prescribed fire for range improvement\, weed management\, and fuel load reduction; and (b) Creating new and strengthening existing rancher networks to assist in preparing for and responding to wildfire with the region. \n\n\n\n\nThe Fire Behavior and Fire Safety Workshop will be guided by Placer RCD’s Cordi Craig and Chris Paulus. Register below. For more information\, contact Dan Macon at dmacon@ucanr.edu or (530) 889-7385.  URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/fire-tools-and-equipment-use-field-day-2/ LOCATION:UCCE Auburn\, 11477 E Ave\, Auburn\, California\, 95603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231207T164821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T164824Z UID:10798-1705741200-1705752000@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Fire Tools and Equipment Use Field Day DESCRIPTION: The University of California Cooperative Extension Placer-Nevada Office\, The Nevada County Resource Conservation District\, the Placer Resource Conservation District\, and the UCNR Fire Network are offering the first-of-its-kind Rancher’s Fire Academy for ranchers in the Sierra Foothill and Sierra Nevada regions. This series of workshops and field days will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\n(a) Education and hands-on training for ranchers regarding the use of prescribed fire for range improvement\, weed management\, and fuel load reduction; and (b) Creating new and strengthening existing rancher networks to assist in preparing for and responding to wildfire with the region. \n\n\n\n\nThe Fire Tools and Equipment Use Field Day will take place at Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley. Register below. For more information\, contact Dan Macon at dmacon@ucanr.edu or (530) 889-7385.  URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/fire-tools-and-equipment-use-field-day/ LOCATION:Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center\, 8279 Scott Forbes Rd\, Browns Valley\, California\, 95918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240106T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231207T164311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T164314Z UID:10793-1704528000-1704542400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire Planning and Site Preparation Field Day DESCRIPTION: The University of California Cooperative Extension Placer-Nevada Office\, The Nevada County Resource Conservation District\, the Placer Resource Conservation District\, and the UCNR Fire Network are offering the first-of-its-kind Rancher’s Fire Academy for ranchers in the Sierra Foothill and Sierra Nevada regions. This series of workshops and field days will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\n(a) Education and hands-on training for ranchers regarding the use of prescribed fire for range improvement\, weed management\, and fuel load reduction; and (b) Creating new and strengthening existing rancher networks to assist in preparing for and responding to wildfire with the region. \n\n\n\n\nThe Prescribed Fire Planning and Site Preparation Field Day will take place at Kramer Ranch in Grass Valley. Register below.  For more information\, contact Dan Macon at dmacon@ucanr.edu or (530) 889-7385.  URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/prescribed-fire-planning-and-site-preparation-field-day/ LOCATION:Kramer Ranch\, Grass Valley\, California\, 95945 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240104T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240104T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231207T163850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T164345Z UID:10789-1704391200-1704396600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Rx Fire Regulatory and Permitting Issues Workshop DESCRIPTION:The University of California Cooperative Extension Placer-Nevada Office\, The Nevada County Resource Conservation District\, the Placer Resource Conservation District\, and the UCNR Fire Network are offering the first-of-its-kind Rancher’s Fire Academy for ranchers in the Sierra Foothill and Sierra Nevada regions. This series of workshops and field days will focus on:  \n\n\n\n\n(a) Education and hands-on training for ranchers regarding the use of prescribed fire for range improvement\, weed management\, and fuel load reduction; and (b) Creating new and strengthening existing rancher networks to assist in preparing for and responding to wildfire with the region. \n\n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place at UCCE’s Auburn Location and will be directed by Placer RCD’s Cordi Craig and Chris Paulus.  Register below. For more information\, contact Dan Macon at dmacon@ucanr.edu or (530) 889-7385.  URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/rx-fire-regulatory-and-permitting-issues-workshop/ LOCATION:UCCE Auburn\, 11477 E Ave\, Auburn\, California\, 95603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231101T154507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T154510Z UID:10764-1700298000-1700317800@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Rx Fire 101 Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Placer Prescribed Burn Association will be hosting an Rx Fire 101 Workshop\, covering topics such as permitting\, liability\, heat management\, unit preparation\, hazard abatement\, fire effects on native plants\, and more. These workshops will include 4 hours of classroom instruction\, followed by an hour of facilitated discussion and Q & A. This is a great opportunity for landowners to bring specific questions that they have regarding obtaining permits\, questions on liability\, or just general questions about prescribed burning in their community. Although this workshop is entirely in the classroom\, participants will be invited to prescribed burns throughout the season to gain hands-on experience. We hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration is FREE\, use the link below to sign up. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/rx-fire-101-workshop/ LOCATION:Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District\, 10981 Truckee Way\, Truckee\, California\, 95603\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20231101T153308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T153310Z UID:10762-1699948800-1699956000@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:PBA Coffe Chat DESCRIPTION:Join the Placer Prescribed Burn Association for a casual opportunity to discuss specific questions on burn plans\, permitting\, implementing prescribed burns on your property\, or bring ideas for how the RCD program can better assist the needs of the community. Placer RCD staff including Cordi Craig and Chris Paulus will be there to answer questions and facilitate conversation. We hope you can join us! URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/pba-coffe-chat/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230915T174230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T175755Z UID:10699-1696930200-1696941000@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Cover Crop Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on Cover Crop Workshop designed to educate farmers in the the advantages and challenges of cover croping. This event offers a unique opportunity to glean insights from cover crop experts\, hear firsthand experiences from a farmer\, witness a demonstration of a no-till drill\, and discover grant opportunities aimed at supporting farmers looking to begin cover cropping. Register using the button below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n Natural Resources Conservation Service\n \n \n \n Twin Peaks Orchards\n \n \n \n Kamprath Seeds\n \n \n \n N&S Tractor\n \n \n \n Great Plains Ag URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/cover-crop-workshop/ LOCATION:Twin Peaks Orchards\, 6105 State Highway 193\, Newcastle\, California\, 95658\, United States CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-12-at-10.23.05-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230906T213412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T002657Z UID:10687-1696669200-1696694400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Rancher-to-Rancher Field Day DESCRIPTION:Join the Rancher-to-Rancher Team\, Placer Resource Conservation District\, NRCS\, and your fellow ranchers! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us at the “Rancher-to-Rancher Field Day\,” a shared learning experience of land stewards\, ranchers\, livestock operators\, interested residents\, and agency personnel for a day dedicated to curiosity\, land observation\, and soil health demos. Throughout the day\, we’ll delve into soil health principles and explore the intricate carbon\, sun\, and water cycles within a pasture and rangeland context. Connect with fellow ranchers and land managers to discuss topics and issues like water\, drought\, and more. \n\n\n\nPracticing the art of land observation is vital for nurturing the land and making informed and adaptive decisions that respond to the ever-changing nature of ranching and evolving conditions. With a focus on asking good questions\, the Field Day will employ monitoring of conditions with evidence and teach safe-to-fail experiments that can offer practical insights you can implement on your land. Additionally\, the Field Day will delve into the realms of land cover and water resources\, appreciating the interconnectedness of these critical resources. \n\n\n\nThe Rancher-to-Rancher Field Day is a community event utilizing shared learning and land observation. Connect with fellow ranchers\, exchange your observations\, and facilitate mutual learning\, all building towards a day’s end filled with reflective moments\, ensuring that the wisdom gained becomes a part of your ongoing ranching journey. \n\n\n\nAll costs\, including lunch\, is compliments of the Rancher-to-Rancher Team! Registration is first-come\, first-serve and caps at 50 people. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/rancher-to-rancher-workshop/ LOCATION:4845 Bell Rd.\, Auburn\, CA\, 4845 Bell Rd\, Auburn\, California CATEGORIES:Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230823T211445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T165420Z UID:10669-1695751200-1695758400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Local Working Group Meeting DESCRIPTION:Your opinion matters! The USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and Placer Resource Conservation District are seeking your input to enhance our conservation efforts. As stewards of the land\, your insights as farmers\, ranchers\, forest landowners\, and managers are crucial. \n\n\n\nInput will guide us in addressing the top natural resource concerns in Placer County. To better align our initiatives\, we kindly request your participation in a brief survey (linked below)\, which will take just 5-17 minutes of your time. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, we would like to extend an invitation to the in-person Local Working Group Meeting on Tuesday\, September 26th\, 2023 at 6 pm in the Auburn Public Library (350 Nevada St\, Auburn\, CA 95603). Virtual participation is also available for those interested. You can register to attend by clicking the link below. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/local-working-group-meeting/ LOCATION:California ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-22-at-2.03.41-PM-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230202T180804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T181004Z UID:10216-1683655200-1683658800@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Managing Forests for Resilience DESCRIPTION:Alexis Bernal is a researcher at the Stephens Lab for Wildland Fire Science. She has been involved in and published many new applied research projects related to fire ecology and management\, forest health\, and historical forest reconstruction. Some of her recent papers include Tree resistance to drought and bark beetle-associated mortality following thinning and prescribed fire treatments and Operational resilience in western US frequent-fire forests. This presentation will be interesting to anybody seeking to learn more about fire ecology and larger-scale management decisions! URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/managing-forests-for-resilience/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) CATEGORIES:Placer PBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230202T180617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T180618Z UID:10214-1680631200-1680634800@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Managing Fuels for the Private Landowner DESCRIPTION:Allen Edwards is a private landowner in Colfax. He owns more than 500 acres of forestland on a ridgetop that serves as a strategic area for supporting wildfire suppression. He’ll discuss management strategies that have worked for him\, different types of fuels reduction work that he’s completed\, and several other topics. Allen has adjusted management tactics on his property based on changes he’s observed on the land and has helpful information on the pros and cons of different management tactics. Allen is an active member of the Placer PBA Advisory Committee and has hosted demonstration burns through the PBA. This presentation will be helpful to landowners looking for advice on how and where to start when it comes to fuels reduction. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/managing-fuels-for-the-private-landowner/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) CATEGORIES:Placer PBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230401T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230228T165646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T215642Z UID:10245-1680336000-1680366600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire 101 Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join Placer RCD at our upcoming RX Fire 101 Workshop! Placer Prescribed Burn Association is dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to implement low-complexity prescribed burns. This workshop is free of charge and will cover topics including permitting\, liability\, fire effects on native plants\, heat management\, landowner resources\, and others. Workshops are paired with demonstration burns scheduled as weather permit.  A panel of experienced instructors teach the course. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact: \n\n\n \n Cordi Craig\n Prescribed Fire Program Directorcordi@placerrcd.org(530) 390-6680 URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/2023-03-04-rx101/ LOCATION:Colfax Elementary School\, 24825 Ben Taylor Road\, Colfax\, California\, 95713\, United States CATEGORIES:Placer PBA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PBA-Image-01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230226T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230202T180255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T180350Z UID:10211-1677434400-1677438000@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Broadcast Burn Unit Prep and Hazard Mitigation DESCRIPTION:Cordi is the Prescribed Fire Program Manager at Placer RCD and unit prep/hazard mitigation is a unit featured in the Rx Fire 101 workshop series. This presentation will go over standard unit prep work including containment lines\, different tool options to use\, protecting valued trees or infrastructure\, and others. This presentation will be helpful to landowners who are nearly ready or very interested in the steps necessary to get low-intensity fire back on their land. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/broadcast-burn-unit-prep-and-hazard-mitigation/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) CATEGORIES:Placer PBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230211T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20221209T192924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T192925Z UID:10141-1676111400-1676116800@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Improving Water Efficiency in Your Garden DESCRIPTION:For hands-on gardeners eager to learn tips and resources for maximizing their water efficiency. Participants will come away with water-wise ideas and visuals for transforming their landscape.Presenter: Marianne Calhoun\, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyThis is an in person /live presentation; no registration required. You may also attend at the same time online via Zoom\, and pre-registration for the Zoom option is required. \n\n\n\nRegister Here for Zoom URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/improving-water-efficiency-in-your-garden/ LOCATION:Loomis Library\, 6050 Library Drive\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230202T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T175907Z UID:10209-1675792800-1675796400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Cost-Share Programs for Private Landowners DESCRIPTION:Jenny Johnson of NRCS and David Ahmadi of CAL FIRE will be discussing the EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) and CFIP (California Forest Improvement Program) programs – both are cost-share programs available to private landowners. These presentations may be helpful to landowners seeking financial assistance for forest stewardship practices. The presentations will be helpful for landowners who need to complete a fair bit of fuels reduction before putting fire on the ground. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/cost-share-programs-for-private-landowners/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) CATEGORIES:Placer PBA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20221214T190917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T190918Z UID:10149-1675188000-1675195200@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Pile Burning Workshop Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join UCCE to learn about the fundamentals of hand pile burning! This two-part class will cover topics including safety and liability considerations\, weather conditions and interpretation\, and permitting. There will be in-person\, local field trips for gaining hands-on skills. Part One: Hand Pile Burning Fundamentals WebinarThis is a free\, Zoom-based webinar. Register HerePart Two: In-Person Hand Pile Burning Field TripsWe will provide more information about local field trips soon! Locations and times to be determined based on county location and weather conditions. Participants will be notified at a closer date via your email provided. If you have any questions about the statewide webinar\, please contact Katie Low (katlow@ucanr.edu). URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/pile-burning-workshop-webinar/ LOCATION:California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230128T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20230105T004113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T004114Z UID:10163-1674892800-1674923400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:RX Fire 101 DESCRIPTION:Placer RCD is dedicated to equipping private landowners with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to implement low-complexity prescribed burns. Our workshop series is taught by local experts and is focused on teaching landowners how to conduct safe\, legal\, and ecologically beneficial prescribed burns. The workshops cover a variety of topics including permitting\, liability\, burn unit prep and hazard mitigation\, native plant responses to fire\, and more. Although it is a classroom-based workshop\, they are paired with demonstration burns to give landowners the opportunity for boots on the ground experience.Registration link will become available soon.If you have additional questions\, please contact Cordi Craig at cordi@placerrcd.org URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/rx-fire-101/ LOCATION:Foresthill Memorial Hall\, 24601 Harrison Street\, Foresthill\, CA\, 95631\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230121T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20221209T191840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T191841Z UID:10136-1674295200-1674300600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Roses for a Changing Climate DESCRIPTION:Did you know that roses don’t have to require a lot of water and labor to flourish? In this workshop\, you will learn aboutsome of the origins of roses in America and become acquainted with the categories of roses for your landscape\, andwhich are best suited for our drier environment. We’ll also cover common pests and how to manage them.This is an in person/live presentation. Pre-registration required. Fee may be required. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/roses-for-a-changing-climate/ LOCATION:Roseville Utility Exploration Center (RUEC) Exploration Tech Lab\, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd\, Roseville\, CA\, 95747\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230114T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20221209T191030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T191031Z UID:10134-1673692200-1673695800@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Top 10 tips for Backyard Orchards DESCRIPTION:Learn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees. Master Gardener\, Kevin Marini\, will delight you in learning how to select the right fruit tree\, the correct way to plant it\, provide some pruning tips\, and care advice to encourage you to have a fruitful crop.This is an in-person/live event. No registration required. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/top-10-tips-for-backyard-orchards/ LOCATION:Loomis Library\, 6050 Library Drive\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20221214T190030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T190031Z UID:10145-1673341200-1673355600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Preparing for Prescribed Fire Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join UCCE\, the Placer Resource Conservation District\, Point Blue Conservation for a hands-on workshop hosted by Kramer Ranch! This in-person workshop will cover fundamental topics to prescribed fire burn unit preparation including tools and equipment for unit preparation\, protecting trees and other desirable vegetation\, and constructing containment lines. Registration required- Register Here URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/preparing-for-prescribed-fire-workshop/ LOCATION:Grass Valley\, CA\, Grass Valley\, California\, 95949\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221210T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20221107T213345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T213346Z UID:10122-1670668200-1670671800@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Orchid-Mania: How to Buy and Care for Orchids DESCRIPTION:This presentation is for you if you are ready to move beyond tossing orchids in the trash when they aredone blooming. You will learn how to keep and care for orchids and how to help them rebloom\, maybefor many years. \n\n\n\nWarning: you may become addicted to these beautiful babies!This is offered in person at the Loomis Library or by Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/orchid-mania-how-to-buy-and-care-for-orchids/ LOCATION:Loomis Library\, 6050 Library Drive\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221203T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220927T172403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T185951Z UID:10001-1670054400-1670085000@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Prescribed Burn Workshop 101: Applegate DESCRIPTION:Placer PBA is dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to implement low-complexity prescribed burns without agency supervision. This workshop will cover topics including permitting\, liability\, fire effects on native plants\, heat management\, landowner resources\, and others. A panel of experienced instructors are helping to teach the course. \n\n\n\nIf you run into any technical difficulties\, please reach out directly to Cordi Craig (cordi@placerrcd.org) and I can assist with registration. \n\n\n\n** Space is limited\, so if you register and are no longer able to attend\, please notify Cordi Craig as soon as possible to allow space for other community members. \n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n \n Cordi Craig\n Prescribed Fire Program Directorcordi@placerrcd.org(530) 390-6680 URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/prescribed-burn-workshop-101-applegate/ LOCATION:Applegate\, Applegate\, CA\, 95703\, United States CATEGORIES:Placer PBA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221120T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220920T204306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T204307Z UID:9914-1668769200-1668963600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Mountain Mandarin Festival DESCRIPTION:The 29th Annual Mandarin Festival is the celebration of the Mandarin Orange grown in Placer County. This 3 day family festival includes over 200 vendors\, 15 local mandarin orange growers\, 20 food vendors\, Mandarin Cocktails & bar\, Kids Zone and 4 stages of entertainment. This is a 3-day event. See below for dates and hours\, and view the website to see more! \n\n\n\n11/18/22 from 11am-5pm11/19/22 from 9am-5pm11/20/22 from 10am-5pm URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/mountain-mandarin-festival/ LOCATION:Gold Country Fairgrounds\, 1273 High Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220714T005737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T005739Z UID:8935-1668249000-1668254400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Soil Amendments: Friend or Foe? DESCRIPTION:Are you confused about what to add and when to add it to your soil? This presentation will review organic fertilizers and the actions micro and macro nutrients have on your soil. Learn about soil testing and what it takes to have healthy soil. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person event. No registration is required. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/soil-amendments-friend-or-foe-2/ LOCATION:Loomis Library\, 6050 Library Drive\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220927T165914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T201218Z UID:9991-1668240000-1668270600@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire 101 Workshop: Iowa Hill/Colfax DESCRIPTION:Placer PBA is dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to implement low-complexity prescribed burns without agency supervision. This workshop will cover topics including permitting\, liability\, fire effects on native plants\, heat management\, landowner resources\, and others. A panel of experienced instructors are helping to teach the course. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n \n Cordi Craig\n Prescribed Fire Program Directorcordi@placerrcd.org(530) 390-6680 URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/prescribed-fire-101-workshop-iowa-hill-colfax/ LOCATION:Iowa Hill/Colfax\, Iowa Hill\, CA\, 95713\, United States CATEGORIES:Placer PBA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Copy-of-Prescribed-Burn-Workshop-101-Alta-1200-×-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220714T005437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T005438Z UID:8931-1668106800-1668112200@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Soil Amendments: Friend or Foe? DESCRIPTION:Are you confused about what to add and when to add it to your soil? This presentation will review organic fertilizers and the actions micro and macro nutrients have on your soil. Learn about soil testing and what it takes to have healthy soil. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/soil-amendments-friend-or-foe/ LOCATION:Zoom (online) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220714T004935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T005025Z UID:8929-1665829800-1665835200@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Composting DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of backyard composting and how it can improve your soil. Learn how to get started and keep your compost pile healthy. \n\n\n\nThis is an in-person presentation. No registration is required. URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/composting-2/ LOCATION:Loomis Library\, 6050 Library Drive\, Loomis\, CA\, 95650\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221015T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T200454 CREATED:20220926T155622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T191008Z UID:9930-1665820800-1665851400@placerrcd.org SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire 101 Workshop: Alta DESCRIPTION:Placer PBA is dedicated to equipping landowners with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to implement low-complexity prescribed burns without agency supervision. This workshop will cover topics including permitting\, liability\, fire effects on native plants\, heat management\, landowner resources\, and others. A panel of experienced instructors are helping to teach the course. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email Cordi Craig. \n\n\n\nBecause this workshop has limited space\, it is critical that you notify Cordi Craig as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend so that space may open up for other community members. \n\n\n \n Cordi Craig\n Prescribed Fire Program Directorcordi@placerrcd.org(530) 390-6680 URL:https://placerrcd.org/event/prescribed-fire-101-workshop-alta/ LOCATION:Alta\, Alta\, CA\, 95701\, United States CATEGORIES:Placer PBA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://placerrcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR