The upcoming Green Thumb presentation “Western Washington Forest Health” is presented by Rachel Brooks, a Washington Department of Natural Resources forest pathologist, from noon-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, via Zoom.

Brooks provides technical assistance to landowners, helps monitor the state for tree diseases and pests, conducts research, and assists with educational events.

Join by clicking on the link at extension.wsu.edu/clallam/master-gardener-calendar. Or, join by phone by calling 253-215-8782 (meeting ID 920 0799 1742, passcode 709395).

Brooks earned a doctorate in plant pathology from Virginia Tech where she studied biological control options for an invasive tree (Ailanthus altissima) and taught forest pathology. Rachel will talk about root rot diseases, bark beetle outbreaks and weather stressors like drought.

Presentations cover basic gardening topics relevant to most home gardeners. Seminars are free, but donations to help support the WSU Clallam County Extension Master Gardener program or Master Gardener Foundation of Clallam County are appreciated.