The Watershed Center is pleased to participate in the 16th Annual Plant and Seed Exchange this Saturday, April 12th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Young Family Ranch (260 Oregon Street, Weaverville, CA).

This is the 16th Annual Plant and Seed Exchange hosted by the Trinity County Resource Conservation District in partnership with the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program and Young Family Ranch Trust.

The Watershed Research and Training Center (Watershed Center) is seeking public input on an OHV Ground Operations grant application to the CA State Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division. The state funding would be used to help implement general trail maintenance activities intended to improve off-highway riding and driving opportunities on US Forest Service Mad River Ranger District’s designated OHV routes. The project is being developed and will be implemented in partnership with the Six Rivers National Forest staff. Click the event link to access the virtual meeting information.

Free community chipping in Kettenpom and Zenia. Please sign up for service one week prior. Have brush and branches stacked with cut ends toward the road.

Free community chipping in Ruth and Mad River. Please sign up for service one week prior. Have brush and branches stacked with cut ends toward the road.

Free community chipping in Highway 36 from Wildwood to Trinity Pines. Please sign up for service one week prior. Have brush and branches stacked with cut ends toward the road.

Free community chipping in Hyampom, South Fork Mountain, and Indian Valley. Please sign up for service one week prior. Have brush and branches stacked with cut ends toward the road.

Using Prescribed Fire as a Management Tool in the Weaver Basin - Community Walk and Talk

When: Saturday, October 5th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Where: Meet us at Lowden Park's Washington Street parking lot at 8:30 am.  We will consolidate vehicles, carpool to Jackass Ridge for the tour, and return to Lowden Park by 12:30 pm.

What: The Watershed Research and Training Center's fire management team will lead a tour in the Weaver Basin to explain: burn unit preparation, burn planning, prescribed fire implementation, how we determine burn objectives, past successes, and more.

Other information: There will be coffee and snacks provided. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring water and additional food. This event is open to all ages. Families are welcome!

Free community chipping in Hayfork, Peanut, and East Fork. Please sign up for service one week prior. Have brush and branches stacked with cut ends toward the road.

We are partnering with Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance to host a volunteer day on the Sisson-Callahan Trail on Saturday, September 14th. We will meet at the Parks Creek Trailhead at 9:00 AM and complete the workday by 3:00 PM. Travel time to the trailhead from Redding or Weaverville is just shy of 2 hours, so please plan accordingly. The Watershed Center can reimburse miles driven at the federal mileage rate!

Please follow the link below for details:

Sisson-Callahan Volunteer Week

An opportunity for community members to provide input on a Watershed Center and USFS fuel reduction and restoration project being planned in and around Junction City. Light refreshments provided!

Mountain bike enthusiasts from all over California flock to the Weaver Basin Trail System for the Annual LaGrange Mountain Bike Race! This year’s competition will take place on Saturday June 8th, 2024. The Long Course is 27 miles, the Intermediate Course is 17.4 miles, and the Short Course is 6 miles. Sign up for your division and view the full detailed race schedule by visiting the Trinity Trail Alliance website: www.trinitytrailalliance.com.

Help us keep our riders safe during the 2024 LaGrange Classic Bike Race by trimming back brush and maintaining good tread on the racecourse! We will meet at the USFS barn at 9:00 am. Bring lunch, plenty of water and snacks, and bring gloves if you have them. Tools and gloves for those who need them will be provided.

Help us keep our riders safe during the 2024 LaGrange Classic Bike Race by trimming back brush and maintaining good tread on the racecourse! We will meet at the USFS barn at 9:00 am. Bring lunch, plenty of water and snacks, and bring gloves if you have them. Tools and gloves for those who need them will be provided.

Join us on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Hayfork Park for the 2024 Trinity County Firewise Fair!

There will be agency booths available to offer you information and resources to prepare you for this upcoming fire season, as well as FOOD vendors, live MUSIC, fire extinguisher demonstrations, and a (tentative) GOAT petting ZOO! Our local Volunteer Fire Departments will also be in attendance, raffling off fun items to raise funds.

This event is FREE, open to all, and family-friendly. We are grateful to our partners for planning and executing this event: the Trinity County Fire Safe Council (spearheaded by the Trinity County Resource Conservation District), the United State Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and CAL Fire. We hope to see you there!

Join us at the Trinity County Brewing Company on Friday May 3rd from 4:00pm to close! One dollar from every beer will go toward the construction of our new Ewing Trail System and maintenance of our beloved Weaver Basin Trail System!

Come join us at the 2024 Trinity County College and Career Exposition on May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Discover your next steps into the future by learning about local employment and educational opportunities. Trades, service, and schooling will be represented at the county, state, and federal level. We are still looking for people to table and booth. If you’re an employer or educational institution, please register here: 2024 Trinity County College and Career Expo Registration Form. Click to view the current list of participants.