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Nature-based Solutions to Horse Keeping Challenges

  • Snohomish Conservation District online via Zoom (map)

Discover innovative, non-toxic, chore-efficient solutions for mud and manure management, insect and rodent control, water conservation, weed control, and more! 

with Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water

Learn about sustainable practices that can make your property healthier for you and your horses, including:

  • native plant hedgerows as dust barriers/neighbor screens for outdoor arenas

  • pollinator hedgerows for landscaping

  • owl boxes for rodent control

  • least-toxic weed control

  • chore efficient ways to manage manure and mud

  • outdoor wash rack designs with pervious surfaces

  • and so much more!

Attendees will be entered into drawings for free manure tarps and pasture sticks!

Alayne Blickle, Horses for Clean Water. Photo credit: Alayne Blickle.

Alayne Blickle, a lifelong equestrian and reining competitor, is the creator and director of Horses for Clean Water, an award-winning, internationally acclaimed environmental education program for horse owners.

ALL PHOTOS BY ALAYNE BLICKLE.

This project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement PC-01J18001 to the Washington State Department of Health. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

Earlier Event: March 22
March Board Meeting