WFFA logoSouth Sound Farm Forestry Association 

an affiliated chapter of Washington Farm Forestry Association


 

May Meeting

 

President: Boyd Wilson                        Vice President: Michael Gaffney

Co-Secretaries:  Norma Green and Brian LeTourneau 

Treasurer:  Bonnie Miller

  

 

 

 

 

Join us for the May 2011 meeting!

 

Two Cats Timber
Tree Farm Tour

 

Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Arrival and Social 5:30-6:20
Tour 6:30 - 7:30
Refreshments to Follow

 

Just over two years ago, two greenhorns purchased 200 acres of poorly stocked Douglas- fir and well stocked Himalayan blackberry.  Come see what Michael and
 Tammie have done for their tree farm.

 

This will be a walking tour.  Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for inclement weather.

 Questions?  Email Tammie at twocatstimber@earthlink.net 

 

 

Location:

Between McCleary and Malone on the Mox-Chehalis Road

Watch for the bright green WFFA signs!

Lost? Call Tammie at 360-821-1783
 

 

Directions from I-5:

* From I-5, Take exit 104 to merge onto US-101 N, travel approximately 6 miles

* Take a Slight left at WA-8 W, travel approximately 13 miles

* Take the Mox Chehalis Rd exit toward McCleary

* Turn left at Mox Chehalis Rd, travel 5.6 miles

* Look for the BPA power lines, the gate will be under the power lines.

* The driveway to the property will be on the left. 

 

 

Directions from Elma, WA:

* Take US 12E/Olympic Hwy toward Centralia/Olympia

* Turn Right (South) on US12 toward Centralia travel 4.2 miles

* Turn Left (East) on Mox-Chehalis Road at Malone, WA travel 3.1 mile

* Look for the BPA power lines, the gate will be under the power lines.

* The driveway to the property will be on the right.

 

 

 

For SSFFA info:  Pres. Boyd Wilson: 360-438-1166

boydwilson@earthlink.net

 

 

 

NOTE:  Membership Special continues for 1st time new members: $45 for 1 year, with $25 rebate if SSFFA is selected as prime chapter.

 

 

Future Meetings and Tours - Mark your Calendars

 

Tentatively Scheduled:  

  • June 11 (Saturday) --  Field Day at Ken and Bonnie Miller's Tree Farm: with "Forest Dan" (Mark Havel) from Willamina, OR.
  • July 13 -- Tree Farm Tour - Chuck Chambers'
  • Aug. 10 -- Webster Seedling Nursery Tour
  • Sep. 14 -- Pacific Veneer Mill Tour, Cosmopolis 
  • Oct. 12 -- "Biomass as a Renewable Energy Source"
  • Nov. 9 -- Program planning for 2012
  • Dec. -- No meeting