(Bremerton, WA) - Kitsap County Parks Department
provided 520 yards of free aged composted manure to the public at the annual Doo
for You program in March. The annual Doo For You program, hosted at the County
Fairgrounds, was part of the Kitsap Conservation District’s annual event which
included tree disbursement and manure distribution for area gardeners and
farmers. The manure is collected from the county fair each year and composts for
6 months on a concrete slab at the Fairgrounds before being distributed to the
public.
County officials say approximately 60 yards of material still
remains and the public is welcome to it if they contact the parks office first.
“We will open the gate and they can take what they want when the facility is
open if they load it themselves with buckets, but if they want assistance
loading into a truck bed or trailer, they need to schedule that with the
department. The phone number to call is 360.337.5350,” officials said.
Recycling this material is vital for the Fair and a bonus to the
community. It needs to leave the Fairgrounds to make room each year for the
manure that will come with the animals in August. The public saves money by
receiving free garden enhancing composted manure. Similar to the Zoo Doo
programs at the Puget Sound area zoos, this is a win-win for the community and
the Fairgrounds.
Kitsap County Parks Department’s mission is to provide
quality of life enhancing opportunities through the management of natural areas
and specialized facilities, foster community stewardship, and offer an
outstanding service-oriented environment. For more information about Doo For You
or the Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center contact Billie Schmidt,
Superintendent of Operations at 360.337.5371 or bschmidt@co.kitsap.wa.us.
For additional information about Kitsap County Parks Department visit
their website at www.kitsapgov.com/parks.
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