Jim Freed is a Stewardship Forester with the Washington State
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the SW Region of Washington.
Through an intergovernmental agreement Jim is available to assist
WSU Extension in five SW Washington Counties. Those are Lewis, Cowlitz,
Pacific, Grays Harbor and Wahkiakum.Jim's background has been in
both the private and public sectors. For your stewardship forestry
needs give Jim a call or send an email.
New WSU Extension Forest Stewardship website!
Forestry Resources for your everyday needs
Jim may be reached at 360-902-1314 or via email at freedj@wsu.edu.
Backyard Forest Stewardship is a way for everyone to get involved in a way to care for your 'niche' of the woods.
Gary Fredricks is located in Cowlitz County and has the responsibility of supporting several Southwest Washington counties in the areas of small farms, dairy and agriculture. Gary may be reached via email at garyf@wsu.edu or by telephone, 360-577-3014 x 3,
Sheila Gray has been with WSU Extension since 1995. Prior to her
appointment to Lewis County Director in 2003, she was the Natural
Resources/Horticulture Agent for Cowlitz and Wahkiakum counties.
Sheila's background is in ornamental horticulture with crossover
into native plants and forest seedling experience. She also holds an MA in public administration which she puts to use each day as the Lewis County Extension Director. She may be reached
at 360-740-1214 or via email at sgray@wsu.edu.
The WSU community horticulture programs in Lewis
County actively embrace "community" in educational programs and
services. The WSU Master Gardener Volunteer program training is
every year, from mid January through mid May of the next year (Example: January 2010 to May 2011). We are reformatting our training to make it a more comprehensive and useful program for everyone.
Master Recycler/Composter
training will be offered in partnership with the Lewis County Solid
Waste Department, Spring 2010. Community education and service are
extensive and involve all ages.
For more information regarding how
to become a certified WSU Lewis County
Master Gardener or Master Recycler Composter volunteer, contact Debbie Burris by email
(click on her name)or via telephone at 360-740-1216.
