Front Porch
Published 9:51 pm Tuesday, May 19, 2009
How to attract critters
A free Washington State University Snohomish County Extension workshop is planned to show folks how to attract wildlife to your property.
It’s planned for 6 p.m. June 4 at Loyal Heights Community Club, 4305 269th Place NE in Arlington.
“Healthy Forests for Fish and Wildlife” will teach forest landowners practical steps to attract more wildlife to their property. Learn about different types of habitat, how to enhance streamside areas for salmon, grant and cost-share programs available and where to find assistance with forestry and wildlife issues.
Register online at http:// snohomish.wsu.edu/forestry/ wildlifeworkshop.htm or call Kevin Zobrist at 425-357-6017.
EvCC group collects food donations: Everett Community College’s Student Programs Board is collecting nonperishable food until June 1 for the Volunteers of America Food Bank.
Donation bins are located throughout campus or donations can be dropped off at EvCC’s Student Activities Office in Parks Hall, Room 209.
Volunteer in Edmonds: People for Puget Sound needs workers May 30 at Picnic Point Park, 12001 Picnic Point Road in Edmonds.
It’s a great opportunity to pull weeds. For more information, call 360-220-5544.
Get ready on Camano Island: The Camano Preparedness Group meets at 1 this afternoon at Terry’s Corner Fire Station, 525 E. North Camano Drive. If you are interested in emergency preparedness and planning, drop by.
