Mason Conservation District

06/04/2026

We are now accepting applications for our Community Agriculture Coordinator AmeriCorps service position!

This is a 10.5-month position, beginning September 16 of this year. The member will maintain community garden spaces, lead food security outreach and workshops, coordinate gleaning programs, and assist with distribution to food banks. Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.

Benefits include a $2,438 monthly stipend, $7,395 education award upon completion of term, health coverage, student loan forbearance, childcare assistance, and various training opportunities.

Interested candidates can learn more at masoncd.org/employment-opportunities and apply online at my.americorps.gov.

06/03/2026

The last of our Wildfire Ready Dumpster Days with West Mason Fire - WA and Washington State Department of Natural Resources is this Saturday, June 6!

Free disposal of wildfire fuels from around your home will be at Skokomish Grange (2320 W Skokomish Valley Rd). This includes grass clippings, brush, leaves, weeds, small branches, and more. Contact West Mason Fire with questions.

06/02/2026

Our June Garden Workshops are this Thursday and Friday!

A Polyculture & Pest Identification Workshop will be hosted at Civic Center Community Garden from 11-12 on Thursday, June 4, and a Polyculture & Seedlings Workshop at Callanan Park Community Garden from 11-12:30 on Friday, June 5.

Come meet the members of the Shelton garden community, learn from experts, and help us take care of these community spaces.

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our Community Shellfish Dig on Saturday at Twanoh State Park! The nice weather and low tide made it a perfect day for digging. 🪣🌊

We have so much gratitude for Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Hope Plaza/ Plaza Esperanza, The Salmon Center, Mason County Public Health, and Mason Transit Authority who helped make this day possible!

To learn more about shoreline stewardship and the upcoming restoration project at Twanoh State Park, join our workshop on June 16. For details, visit masoncd.org/events

05/29/2026

Things are underway with the Mason County Food Coalition as members recently gathered to introduce themselves, discuss community needs, and explore ways to support one another while strengthening our local food system. The coalition's first newsletter is anticipated to launch on June 4.

In the meantime, the group is seeking additional input from producers, community members, service providers, and others interested in food access and community well-being. Visit the link below to complete the survey and subscribe to receive future coalition updates and newsletters.

Link to survey & Newsletter signup: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e40cf95ae73e9bfc8d8d661c31cb9

Mason Conservation District, Hope Plaza/ Plaza Esperanza, New Horizon Communities, Mason County Climate Justice - MCCJ, Mason Matters, Salish Roots Food Sovereignty Program, Mason County WSU Master Gardeners, WSU Small Farms Mason County, Shelton School District, The Youth Connection, Shelton Family YMCA.

05/29/2026

As spring comes to an end, join MCD and our partners for our upcoming events!

We are hosting a Guided Shellfish Dig, a Wildfire Ready Dumpster Day, rotating Community Garden Workshops, and a workshop about the upcoming shoreline & estuary restoration project happening at Twanoh State Park.

Learn more and keep up to date with all of our events at masoncd.org/events.

05/28/2026

Come visit us this Saturday at Mason County Forest Festival! Our staff will be there to share information and resources about all of the work we have going on and to answer your questions about forestry, agriculture, marine shorelines, wildlife habitat, and more.

05/27/2026

Our Guided Shellfish Dig is this Saturday, May 30, from 10-2 at Twanoh State Park!

Come learn about shoreline stewardship and how to safely dig for shellfish. No shellfish license is needed for Mason County residents, but RSVP is required. Register online at masoncd.org/events.

Free shuttle service from Shelton will be provided by Mason Transit Authority, and Spanish translation service will be provided by Hope Plaza/ Plaza Esperanza.

In collaboration with Mason County Public Health, The Salmon Center, Taylor Shellfish Farms, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, and Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission

05/26/2026