A free workshop “Fresh Ideas on Creating Winter Confinement Areas for Horses and Livestock” will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Grange Hall.

Get a jump on winter and make the rainy season easier. Learn how to winterize your property, beat mud  and become more chore-efficient at a time of year when it counts the most. This popular presentation  provides fresh ideas and innovative techniques on creating winter confinement areas for horses and livestock.

Alayne Blickle from Horses for Clean Water will give the presentation.

For questions or to register, email dyanne@sjislandscd.org or call 378-6621.