Become the expert your trees need

Your land, your trees, your goals

You value your wooded property for its natural beauty, wildlife, privacy, and peace and quiet. You want to make sure that climate stress, fire, and unwanted pests and diseases don’t derail the future of your forest, but incomplete, inconsistent, and unverified information makes it hard to know what to do, when to do it, or whom to trust. That’s why WSU Extension offers the Forest Stewardship Coached Planning course. Whether you want future old growth, periodic timber income, or just to more fully enjoy your woodland retreat, we turn guesswork into actionable, research-based steps to meet your goals.

All are welcome

No prior forestry experience is needed. There is no minimum acreage requirement – whether you have just an acre or two, a larger forested tract, or you plan to have a forest in the future and want to know what it involves, this course is for you.

About the course

When and where

The classroom sessions will be 2:00 – 4:30 PM, Thursday afternoons, April 30 – June 25, 2026
The class sessions will be held at Sky Artworks, 104 Railroad Ave #151, Skykomish, WA 98288.
The course field trip will be 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026.

What’s included with the course

Nine class sessions taught by state and local experts
A field trip
A digital library of reference materials and how-to guides
A native tree book and tree measuring tool
A binder of printed course handouts, selected presentation slides, examples, and other resources
A consultation site visit to your property from a state or county service forester (properties within Washington State only) to get all your questions answered

Cost and Registration

The registration fee is $70.
Registration covers up to two adults from the same household/ownership. If registering as a couple, only do one registration for the both of you–do not do two separate registrations. Youth under 18 are welcome and may attend at no additional cost.
The registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Cancellation requests must be received by 5:00 p.m. April 23, 2026 to be eligible for a refund. For online registrations, credit card processing fees are non-refundable.

Contact the host of Spring 2026 Skykomish Forest Stewardship Coached Planning