Educational Events

Here is the current schedule for Horses For Clean Water programs and events.

Enumclaw, WA
Farm Tour: Lusitano Horses and Rescue Goats!
Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE!	Meet a beautiful Lusitano mare (the foundation breed for many of today’s horses, and the original cow horse!) and her herd of goats. Goats can be a low-care, low cost alternative to having a second horse, which is exactly why this farm got the goats. In the process, the farm owner has fallen in love with their whimsical, charming ways. Join this tour to learn about goats as a companion for horses, as well as pasture management, wildlife enhancement, mud-free paddocks, an outdoor riding arena, and more! BONUS: Meet a representative from Puget Sound Goat Rescue, a goat rescue organization that adopts out tame goats and provides information on goat care. Register and receive directions from King Conservation District at 425-282-1949 or send e-mail.

Renton, WA
Farm Tour: Five Acre Sustainable Urban Farm
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE!	In a rapidly developing area of Renton sits 5 acres of well-utilized farmland. Join the KCD to meet a family who is working to produce their own organic food in a sustainable fashion by utilizing their yard, garden, lawn and woods. Learn about sustainability and what that can mean to each of us in terms of reducing our impact on the land while saving money AND producing healthy food! This family raises goats for milk and cheese, chickens, ducks and geese for eggs and meat, vegetable gardens and fruit trees for produce, trees for firewood, bees for pollination and honey, and grass for livestock hay. Learn about ways to reduce chemical use, cost-savings on food production, low-tech gardening techniques such as chicken tractors, and how children can be an important part of the chore and animal-care routine. We promise you will be surprised at the volume and value of healthy food produced on this amazing family farm! Register and receive directions from King Conservation District at 425-282-1949 or send e-mail.

Covington, WA
New Partner!
Workshop: Build Your Own Compost Bin!
Thursday, July 23, 2009 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Home Depot, Covington, WA FREE!	Summer is the time to get busy on building plans. And at the top of your “to do” list is manure management, right? Join HCW and the KCD, along with building experts from The Home Depot, for a tour and discussion of the materials and tools necessary for building a chore efficient compost binto suit both your needs and your horse’s. Learn about treated wood, untreated options, and power tools. Register and receive directions from King Conservation District at 425-282-1949 or send e-mail.

Maple Valley, WA
Farm Tour: The Kid-Friendly Horse Farm!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. FREE!	Often times we teach kids about riding without teaching them about what comes along with that responsibility. Other times it’s a struggle on how to scale things down to a kid’s level or what horse-safe chores to include kids on. Join the KCD and HCW on this unique tour to explore how you can incorporate children into green horsekeeping on your farm. This 1.25 acre horse property has 2 horses, a pony and 3 young children who have been taught the joys of composting, manure management, horse safety, feeding and other aspects of the horse care routine. Kids with parents are encouraged to join this tour! Register and receive directions from King Conservation District at 425-282-1949 or send e-mail.

Grandview/Arlington, WA
Farm Tour and BBQ Lunch: Shop for Horse Property or Improve an Existing Property
Saturday, September 26, 2009 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE!	The historical old barn on this former dairy hosted cows, sheep and chickens. Now it’s home to beef cattle, two horses and a donkey. HCW will highlight what to look for if you’re buying a new farm, especially if you want to bring home horses. The Bryant family has put a lot of time, money and thought into revamping this farm so that it will be chore-efficient and clean for their animals. It always pays to do your homework first, saving time and money down the road! Join us for an informal barbeque lunch ($5 payable at the door, includes non-meat options) and a presentation by Alayne on Tips for Preparing Your Farm for Fall/Winter. To register and receive directions e-mail or call Pam at 425-335-5634x123.

Maple Valley, WA
New Event!
NEW!!! Horses for Clean Water Presents Horse Camp!
June to September 2009 Please contact for specifics!	Coming this summer! Join our award-winning, environmentally sensitive horsekeeping program for some good, clean horsing around. Beginning in 2009, Horses for Clean Water will offer 3 great horse camp programs. Cowgirl Horse Camp for Women These 4-day sessions offer you a chance to work cows, trail ride and relax. Bring your horse or ride one of ours. This camp offers women a chance to try new experiences with their horses in a fun, safe, and positive environment. We provide 3 meals a day, with nighttime HCW lectures or other speakers. At night, soak in a hot tub under the stars, while your horse grazes peacefully nearby. Kids’ Horsemanship Day Camp Give your children an opportunity to learn about horses, horse care, and the environment in this safe, fun program. Alayne, an environmental educator, will direct this structured, closely supervised program that gives kids a half day with horses to learn about horse care and ends with pony rides. Includes snack time and an environmental lesson. Horse Camp for Adults Come enjoy an extended stay as a working guest. Ride one of our well-trained horses and enjoy trails, camping, cows and an assortment of activities in a fun, safe and positive atmosphere. Learn about horses, horse care and horsemanship, as well as about HCW and green horsekeeping. At night, relax in a hot tub under the stars, and listen to the serenade of nearby coyotes. Room and board provided. For details on all 3 camps, e-mail Alayne or call 425-432-6116.

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