Sustainability
NWTRC is committed to environmental sustainability and reducing environmental impacts on our farm. Learn about some of our projects and initiatives below.
In 2017, solar panels were installed on our arena roof.
Old hogs fuel footing was removed from paddocks and replaced with gravel.
Gravel reduces mud, increases cleaning efficiency and helps keep our horses hooves strong and healthy.
NWTRC's "Composting Corner". Our horse manure gets composted here and then spread on our fields and gardens.
Julia & Hilary accepting the Sound Horsekeeping designation from Whatcom Conservation District in 2018.
Stable Classroom manure container that is used to heat the classroom space.
The "Stable Classroom", a 16'x30' multi-use space that is heated by manure from our horses using a passive system designed by Mike Bozzo.
In 2021, NWTRC completed our Stable Classroom, a 16’x30’ multi-use space. The classroom is heated by manure from our horses using a passive compost system.
In 2018, NWTRC was the first farm in Whatcom County to receive Whatcom Conservation District's Sound Horsekeeping designation. The Sound Horsekeeping program recognizes horse owners in Whatcom County who have taken actions to improve pastures, reduce mud, manage manure and provide wildlife habitat on their property.
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Thanks to grants from the Norcliffe Foundation, Tulalip Cares Charitable Contributions, WECU & McEachren Charitable Trust, NWTRC has been able to make farm improvements to reduce mud in our paddock and turnout areas, improve our seasonal pastures, and properly manage the thousands of pounds of manure our horses create annually.
Compost Systems for Manure Management with WCD and Mike Bozzo.