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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join the Rancher-to-Rancher Team, Placer Resource Conservation District, NRCS, and your fellow ranchers! Join us at the "Rancher-to-Rancher Field Day," a shared learning experience of land stewards, ranchers, livestock operators,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for a groundbreaking event! The Placer Resource Conservation District is hosting the first formal Placer County Community Garden Network meeting. This meeting will be an opportunity to nurture…
This event takes place on Thursday, March 14 ANDÂ Thursday, March 21 The weather prescription is at the core of prescribed fire application. Weather is also the hardest factor to control!…
Join The Central Sierra Healthy Soils Program Technical Assistance Providers on Monday, March 18th! Learn everything you need to know about the financial resources ($3.4M available) and free technical assistance…
This event takes place on Saturday, March 23rd. Exact location coming soon. The weather prescription is at the core of prescribed fire application. Weather is also the hardest factor to…
Join Placer RCD and the Xerces Society at Side Hill Citrus to learn the benefits of pollinator habitat on farms, understand habitat site selection, preparation, implementation and management, and gain…
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…
Placer County Resource Conservation District is hosting an introductory prescribed fire workshop for community members and private landowners. Residents interested in how and why the application of prescribed fire is critical…
Join UCCEÂ and other farmers and ranchers to look at new agricultural technology! We'll talk about (and demonstrate) virtual fence technology, electronic identification systems, on-farm weather stations, soil moisture monitors, drones,…
This in-person training is a two-and-a-half-day course intended for all individuals working with construction and post-construction stormwater issues and those who intend to continue working in the State as a…
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…
This is an introductory, field-based course meant to support community members who are interested in safely using and maintaining a chainsaw. Beginners welcome!! The goal of this course is to…
Join Placer RCD and your neighbors for an enlightening Permaculture Workshop, where you'll discover how to design and implement a more sustainable and ecologically friendly form of gardening and agriculture…
Join the Amador Resource Conservation District’s Healthy Soils Program for afield day to explore cultivating forage production resilience. You will hear presentations from experienced ranchers, Kamprath Seed, Rancher to Rancher,…
Learn about Rx Fire permitting, liability, fire effects on native plants, heat management, landowner resources, and more from a panel of experienced instructors. Placer RCD received funding from CAL FIRE…
This 2-part virtual series will build off of one another. In Part I, we’ll discuss fuels, weather, and resources to use when developing your burn prescription. Part II will dive…
This 2-part virtual series will build off of one another. In Part I, we’ll discuss fuels, weather, and resources to use when developing your burn prescription. Part II will dive…
Join Placer RCD and the Xerces Society to learn the benefits of pollinator habitat on farms, understand habitat site selection, preparation, implementation and management, and gain insight into funding opportunities…
This will be a hybrid meeting (both in person and online offered): In person location: HHS Building, 11434 B Avenue, Auburn (Cordova Room) look for Placer RCD sandwich boards Online: Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lpfEYFi6Q9eKpdJKT-nPWg…
On October 1st, BriarPatch is kicking off National Fire Prevention Month with a wildfire preparedness class featuring experts from UCANR Fire Network and Placer Resource Conservation District. The first half of the class will…
Placer Prescribed Burn Association will be burning on the Applegate Shaded Fuel Break on October 8th and 9th from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Placer PBA does not require any certifications or…
Interested in prescribed fire, but unsure of how or where to start? Three landowners from Nevada, Placer, and Amador Counties will be sharing their perspectives about using low-complexity prescribed fire…
This is the Placer RCD Prescribed Burning Program's flagship workshop that has been hosted for 3+ years. Learn from local experts about the fire-dependent ecosystem, fire effects on native plants, unit…
Jan 13th - Defending Against Bovine Viral Diarrhea Jan 20th - Linking Forage Production to Cattle Nutrition Jan 27th - Treating Abscesses & Open Wounds Free registration and more details…
Join UC Davis Veterinary Medicine and UCCE for an in-person training and certification for beef cattle producers! Topics include animal health, stockmanship, and more. Brown's Valley, CA
This course is taught by a panel of experienced instructors and is a great opportunity to learn about many different aspects of prescribed fire including permitting, liability, fire effects on…
