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September 2021
Orientation for Fall 2021 Virtual Strengthening Families Classes
FREE Virtual Strengthening Families Class for Parents/Caregivers and their Youth ages 10-14 Class Enrollment is limited REGISTER TODAY! Fall 2021 Virtual SFP Flyer Register by Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by calling or texting 360-261-3971 or emailing ramona.leber@cni.net Seven weeks total via Zoom *Optional orientation session: Thurs., Sept. 30, 6:00 p.m. *Youth on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 *Parents on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Youth will join the family session at 7:15 p.m. October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18
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How to Plant Trees and Shrubs
October 5 Noon How to Plant Trees and Shrubs Protect your investment by giving your trees and shrubs the best possible foundation--planting them correctly! WSU Master Gardener Adam Weeks will provide the correct techniques for planting trees and shrubs. Learn tips on where to plant to keep your plants healthy. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join…
Find out more »TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY KICKS OFF FALL PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN!
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY KICKS OFF FALL PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN! Since 2010, Tractor Supply has partnered with 4‑H to help create Opportunity4All and raise more than $14 million through the Paper Clover campaign. The success of these campaigns has impacted over 81,500 youth by providing them with the tools and resources they need to move forward and reach their full potential. 100 percent of funds raised through the bi-annual Paper Clover campaign directly benefits 4‑H youth. 90 percent of donations directly…
Find out more »How to Sharpen your Tools
October 6 6:00 pm How to Sharpen your Tools Join WSU Master Gardener Jerry Winchell as he demonstrates how to clean and sharpen tools before putting them away for winter storage, so they'll be ready to work for you in the spring. He'll share hints about storing other gardening tools, too. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join…
Find out more »Virtual 4-H Knitting Club
Join our local Cowlitz County Sewing and Textile Advisors in the Virtual 4-H Knitting Club. Have you always wanted to learn to knit or is your knitting project now in a bag because you don’t understand the directions? Join the statewide Virtual 4-H Knitting Club! Whatever your skill level, we will meet you there on Zoom. The first two meetings will be lessons on beginning knitting. An email will be sent to you with supplies you will need to complete…
Find out more »4-H State Council Meeting
State Council Meeting The annual State 4-H Council meeting will be held via Zoom on Saturday, October 9th at 3:00 pm. We would love to have you join us! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86026377260?pwd=RFUxbGtsWWUySXZGTVREU2tCY0hGZz09 Meeting ID: 860 2637 7260 Passcode: 939179 One tap mobile +12532158782,,86026377260#,,,,*939179# US (Tacoma) +14086380968,,86026377260#,,,,*939179# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 860 2637 7260 Passcode: 939179 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbpAmN4o49
Find out more »4-H youth and friends Book Club ages 14-25
You’re invited! Join the Youth to Power 4-H Book Club! 4-H youth and friends ages 14-18 and 19-25, join us in reading and discussing Jamie Margolin’s 2020 book, “Youth to Power”. This virtual book club, led by 4-H teens, will discuss strategies for youth activism as well as explore climate change and its intersections with race, class and gender. The book club for ages 14-18 meets Mondays, 5:30 – 6:30 PST From Oct.11 through Nov.15. The book club for ages…
Find out more »Planting Bulbs
October 12 Noon Planting Bulbs WSU Master Gardener Tracy Morgan will explain everything you wanted to know about planting bulbs. You will learn how to get started, when to plant, and how to care for them so they become an annual delight. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android:…
Find out more »Worm Composting
October 13 6:00 pm Worm Composting Do you realize that about 1/3 of our kitchen scraps ends up in the garbage? WSU Master Gardener Art Fuller will describe how to harness the power of worms to recycle food waste and create an amazing soil amendment for our gardens. Learn the process in which red wiggler worms and microorganisms are used to convert kitchen fruit and vegetable waste (peelings, etc.) into nutrient-rich, humus - “black gold” - compost. This…
Find out more »Selecting Drought Tolerant Plants
October 19 Noon Selecting Drought Tolerant Plants Plants continue to suffer every summer from heat and lack of moisture. WSU Master Gardener Alice Slusher will describe which plants to select that are more drought tolerant and tips to consider when buying plants for your landscape. WSU Master Gardeners present weekly on-line free programs. No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), then join from Join from PC, Mac,…
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