The Ag & Natural Resources Committee of San Luis Obispo County promotes the education and stewardship throughout the county.
29 April 2011 guided hike on the Learning Among the Oaks trail
Apr 18, 2011
Invitation to LATO hike guided by the Santa Margarita School Oak Ambassaders (selected 5th/6th grade students) with the LATO Team and Partners.
Friday, 29 April 2011, 9:30-11:30 AM
Must RSVP before 25 April - see the newsletter/flyer for details
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NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 15 April 2011
Apr 13, 2011
Help us kick off California Native Plant Week!
Special topic - "Atascadero Native Tree Association Planting Projects"
Visit planting sites at Paloma Creek Park, Las Lomas, and Heilman Grove. Led by Joan O'Keefe and Tina Salter.
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NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 18 March 2011
Mar 14, 2011
Special topic - "Tree Planting at Whale Rock Reservoir"
Site visit and planting demonstration for native tree restoration and slope stabilization. Led by Lionel Johnston of One Cool Earth.
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NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 18 Feb 2011
Feb 16, 2011
Special topic - "Central Coast Weather for 2011 with PG&E Meteorologist John Lindsey".
Note the revised time (11AM-1PM) and place (PG&E office at 6588 Ontatio Road south of SLO).
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NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 17 Sept 2010
Sep 14, 2010
Special topic - "Pennington Creek Restoration and Nature Path" Presentation/Tour at Pennington Creek just off Rt 1 in SLO. Led by Lionel Johnston and Greg Ellis of One Cool Earth.Download (PDF)
"Slow Down Water" RSA Tailgate, 28 Sept 2010
Sep 10, 2010
a morning ranch tailgate workshop on - erosion control and - a Ranching Sustainability Analysis (RSA) self-assessment exercise 28 Sept 2010 at the V6 Ranch in Parkfield FREE!Download (PDF)
Agritourism workshop, 22 Sept 2010
Aug 26, 2010
Alternative Ranching Enterprises Rancher Perspectives Evaluating Your Resources Permits, Regulations, and Risk Management Business Planning, Marketing, and Promotions Optional Tour of Camatta RanchDownload (PDF)
Native Tree Award 2010 - Media Release
Aug 12, 2010
Congratulations to Sue & Karl Luft (Luft Vineyard), recipients of the NTC's 2010 Native Tree Stewardship Award.Download (PDF)
NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 16 July 2010
Jul 8, 2010
Special topic - "Blue Oak Regeneration Trials on the Canyon Ranch: 25 Years Later" Presentation/Tour at the Sinton's Canyon Ranch. Led by Bill Weitkamp and Jim Sinton.Download (PDF)
Grazing Values workshop, 21 June 2010
Jun 16, 2010
Amenities and Other Public Values Ecosystem Services Sustainable Food Systems Rancher Perspectives Panel DiscussionDownload (PDF)
NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 18 June 2010
Jun 15, 2010
Special Topic - "Oak Habitat Conservation" Presentation/Tour at the Luft Vineyard. This tailgate is co-sponsored by the Central Coast Vineyard Team.Download (PDF)
NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 21 May 2010
May 13, 2010
Special Topic - "Ecological Programs at Wolff Vineyards" Presentation/TourDownload (PDF)
Trail Cameras workshop, 25 May 2010
Apr 21, 2010
Topics include: - Viewing Wildlife with Trail Cameras - Rural Crime Prevention - How to Choose & Use Trail Cameras - Examples on the Miller Moth RanchDownload (PDF)
NTC Meeting Announcement and Agenda for 16 April 2010
Apr 9, 2010
Special Topic - 5th Anniversary "Learning Among the Oaks" TourDownload (PDF)
NTC Meeting Minutes 3-19-10
Apr 6, 2010
notes from NTC meeting, 19 Mar 2010 includes information about California botanist John TuckerDownload (PDF)
Native Tree Stewardship Award 2010 - Call for Nominees
Apr 1, 2010
2010 Award Program, Application/Nomination Form, Deadline June 11thDownload (DOC)
Livestock & Weeds workshop, 29 April 2010
Mar 31, 2010
Planned Topics include: - Livestock Foraging Behavior - Training Livestock to Eat Weeds - Demonstration of Livestock-Weed Trials by Cal Poly StudentsDownload (PDF)
City of SLO Arbor Day celebration, 1 May 2010
Feb 19, 2010
Invitation to celebrate Arbor Day on May 1st, 2010, with the City of San Luis Obispo.Download (PDF)