Biochar Demonstration Burn and Woodland Tour

The Small Acreage Program of Clark County Extension will offer a Biochar Burn Demonstration and a Small Acreage Woodland Tour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 on a small acreage residence at 21312 N.W. 17th Ct., Ridgefield. Local biochar expert and woodland steward, Steve Thalberg, will show attendees ages 15 and up how to make biochar using a Ring of Fire Biochar Kiln. (Biochar is a type of charcoal that is burned at a specific temperature range and with limited oxygen.) The burn will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and the woodland tour is 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., when attendees can learn about best management practices for watershed and small acreage woodland health. Registration is $10 at biochar2025.bpt.me or walk-ins are welcome for $15 cash or check. Attendees can drop in for any portion of the day. Students, high school and up, may attend at no cost. Scholarships are available. For more details, email terry.koper@wsu.edu.