Do you manage land challenged by flooding, wetlands, or soil saturation?

Join Carrie Brausieck and Jared Busen from AgroforestryNW as they explore willow as a dual-purpose solution for Western WA producers: ecological restoration and economic return.

This session examines the role of willow as a keystone species, detailing how to transform wet areas into productive assets. Carrie and Jared will share the habitat benefits of willow, market opportunities for native and ornamental varieties, and practices for cultivation. 

About your presenters:

Carrie Brausieck, Executive Director of AgroforestryNW, is an agroforester with a decade of agroforestry experience in the region. Carrie has a background in environmental policy, agroecology, and biocultural restoration. She specializes in forest farming, food forests, riparian forest buffers, and land use resilience. 

Jared Busen is a wetland ecologist, agroforester and small forest landowner. He is passionate about helping land stewards find ways to balance the protection and restoration of ecosystems while also establishing high-value, resilient production. He has experience in environmental education, agroforestry system design and planting, and biocultural restoration. 

Seating is first come, first serve.

FEBRUARY IN THE GREENHOUSE: The Sky Nursery Greenhouse is typically 10-15 degrees warmer than the outside temperature. Plan accordingly - wear layers, perhaps a cushion to sit on, or buy a toasty beverage at the Cafe.

Please use the RSVP form below. This is a FREE event but RSVPing helps us know how many guests to expect.