The mason bee — our gentle friend and incredible pollinator. Most likely you have these busy native bees in your own yard; you just haven’t met them yet. Join Master Gardener Vione Graham for an introductory workshop on mason bees. The presentation will cover their role in pollination, their life cycle and habitats and how […]
Our tour begins at Westwind Farm Studio with its amazing views overlooking the valley and mountains in the distance. The tour begins in the upper meadow – a field of 15 varieties of lavender. Down the hill is a breathtaking garden surrounding the residence designed by Pietro Belluschi. Twenty of their 80 acres contain an […]
Join WSU Clark County Extension at the 78th St. Heritage Farm for the first in a series of demos and discussion events focused on cover crops and soil health topics. This event series will consist of a specific topic area that will be covered by a speaker and feature a demonstration. Each of these events […]
PIC Food Safety Training for Food Workers PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person in Charge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served to the […]
Do you love to go fishing, clamming or crabbing and wonder how to best preserve your catch for future enjoyment? In this class you will learn all about the proper […]
Tomato Pruning Workshop You prune your fruit trees and your shrubs, but should you prune your tomato plants? Join WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardeners for a hands-on training on tomato pruning, Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 10 to 11:30am. Location provided upon registration (Vancouver-Hazel Dell). $5 — This class fills up fast! This workshop […]
PIC Food Safety Training for Food Workers PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person in Charge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served to the […]
Learn the basics of preserving fruits and fruit mixtures. Discover how to can fruits with low or no sugar, which fruits require additional steps to preserve, or can only be frozen or dehydrated. You will also learn how to determine if the product is safe to eat, how to safely store your product and more. […]
Learn the newest recommendations for preserving your wild game. This course is for the beginner to advanced hunter who wishes to learn the different ways that they can preserve their game for enjoying year-round. In this class you will learn how to safely prepare your game for preservation whether you are smoking, freezing or home […]
Pressure Canner Gauges need to be tested every year for accuracy to make sure that you are processing at the correct pressure for a safe product. All components on the lid are checked also including the gasket and safety plug. • BRING: Lid with dial gauge, rubber gasket/ring and safety plug. • NOTE: All American […]
Learn all the different kinds of jellied products including jams and the different ways to thicken your product. You will also learn how to make low sugar jams and jellies, how to fix a jam that will not set, and more! This is the second class in a series of eight classes. You can take […]
Attend this Well & Septic class to learn how to safely inspect your gravity-fed septic system and protect your water supply
Learn how to safely make quick pickles including dill and sweet, refrigerated quick pickles, relishes, fruit pickles, chutney and salads. You will learn how vinegar and processing make these pickles […]
Join the WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener program for a trip to the Columbia River Gorge. Mon., Aug. 6, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We will be visiting Mt Adams Orchard, one of the oldest and largest fruit growing orchards in the Gorge near the base of the spectacular Mt Adams. See some pear […]
Learn how to prepare refrigerated dill pickles, processed dill pickles, sauerkraut and yogurt. You will learn what type of salt you use in pickling and how to tell if they're […]
PIC Food Safety Training for Food Workers PIC Training is a 4-hour workshop to help shift leaders, managers, supervisors, and owners address Food Safety Regulations. The Washington Food Rule states that at least one designated Person in Charge (PIC) MUST be present during all hours when food is being prepared for sale and/or served to the […]
The many varieties of tomatoes can make preserving tomatoes and salsas challenging. Learn how you can safely preserve salsas and tomato products, allowable substitutions, why you can't add more garlic, […]
Do you like the idea of picking an apple or pear from a tree right in your yard? Does the idea of biting into a freshly-picked ripe peach while you […]
Learn the basics of dehydrating produce successfully and what is the best equipment to use for drying. Learn about pre-treatment methods, storage, proper containers and creative ideas. This is the sixth […]
Orchids in bloom make such beautiful gifts, but most of them fail to survive for long. At this workshop Master Gardener Janis McBride will demonstrate the step-by-step methods that will help you easily turn those gifts into healthy, colorful, long-blooming orchids in your own home. Understanding how orchids naturally grow provides the basis for the […]