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April 2018
Ferry County Spring Conservation Fair
Learn about the natural resources of our county. Enjoy educational workshops, booths & displays. Lots of useful information for all ages! Parking for disabled persons will be available. Local contractors will demonstrate the equipment needed to treat natural resources including forestry related issues. Chippers, portable sawmill, and log splitter. An educational AND fun day for families - and admission is FREE!! More information>>
Find out more »May 2018
Food Sovereignty/Food Security Garden Workshop
Free workshops! Education provided by WSU Colville Reservation Extension. An R Fit Nation Program in cooperation with CCT LIHEAP/Food Distribution. Location: Omak Senior Meal Site (Old Bingo Casino, 41 Appleway in Okanogan). Pre-Registration Requested to Ensure Enough Supplies Available. For More Information Contact: Linda McLean, (509) 634-2305. Three other opportunities to choose from: Nespelem (May 10), Keller (May 16) and Inchelium (May 17). For venues and more info, see the Flyer.
Find out more »Rural Pathways to Prosperity Conference
For the past year the State of Washington has been highlighting career connected learning and its importance to our workforce. Last May Governor Inslee held a Career Connected Learning Summit that was facilitated by WSU Extension. This P2P conference dovetails the summit, but the focus will be on education & industry partnerships in rural areas. The P2P conference is scheduled for May 9 from 9:00 am to noon at TEDD Office in Republic, located at 147 N. Clark Street, Suite…
Find out more »Food Sovereignty/Food Security Garden Workshop
Free workshops! Education provided by WSU Colville Reservation Extension. An R Fit Nation Program in cooperation with CCT LIHEAP/Food Distribution. Location: WSU Extension Learning Center, (22 Nespelem/San Poil St.). Pre-Registration Requested to Ensure Enough Supplies Available. For More Information Contact: Linda McLean, (509) 634-2305. Other opportunities to choose from: Omak (May 8), Keller (May 16) and Inchelium (May 17). For venues and more info, see the Flyer.
Find out more »Food Sovereignty/Food Security Garden Workshop
Free workshops! Education provided by WSU Colville Reservation Extension. An R Fit Nation Program in cooperation with CCT LIHEAP/Food Distribution. Location: Keller Community Center (11669 Hwy 21). Pre-Registration Requested to Ensure Enough Supplies Available. For More Information Contact: Linda McLean, (509) 634-2305. Three other opportunities to choose from: Omak (May 8), Nespelem (May 10), and Inchelium (May 17). For venues and more info, see the Flyer.
Find out more »June 2018
WSU Beef 200 Course
Beef 200 is a shorter version of the intensive Beef 300 course. This is a two-day, hands-on, short course in Central Washington. The course will focus on teaching producers and marketers how to produce and market quality cattle and beef products, enabling participants to make informed decisions to improve profitability, quality, and wholesomeness of the cattle they are producing. Registration form and more info. Topics include: • Pasture Management • Direct Marketing of Beef • Wine and Beer Pairings • Live Animal Evaluation • Carcass Evaluation and Meat Quality • Beef Nutrition…
Find out more »Food Preservation Workshop – Boiling Water Canning
FREE and FUN educational workshops sponsored by WSU Colville Reservation Extension. 4 Opportunities available: June 20 - Nespelem - WSU Extension Learning Center, 5-8 pm June 21 - Keller - Keller Community Center, 5-8 pm June 27 - Inchelium - Inchelium Head Start, 5-8 pm June 28 - Omak - Omak Senior Meal Site (Old Bingo Casino), 5-8 pm Pre-registraiton requested to ensure availability of supplies. Phone 509-634-2304 or email colv.tribesext@wsu.edu. See the flyer.
Find out more »Food Preservation Workshop – Boiling Water Canning
FREE and FUN educational workshops sponsored by the WSU Colville Reservation Extension Office. 4 Opportunities available: June 20 - Nespelem - WSU Extension Learning Center, 5-8 pm June 21 - Keller - Keller Community Center, 5-8 pm June 27 - Inchelium - Inchelium Head Start, 5-8 pm June 28 - Omak - Omak Senior Meal Site (Old Bingo Casino), 5-8 pm Pre-registraiton requested to ensure availability of supplies. Phone 509-634-2304 or email colv.tribesext@wsu.edu. See the flyer.
Find out more »4-H Summer Horse Show
Open to everyone 4-H age or older (competitors must have reached their 8th birthday by October 1, 2107), Saturday - Mounted Horse Clinic beginning at 8 am. Western games begin at 2 pm. Sunday - 4-H and Open Showing - showmanship, halter, lunge line, performance classes, and mounted and in-hand trail, beginning at 8:30 am. See the Schedules for Summer Horse Show and Entry Form. For more info contact Hazel Borders 779-4736 or Ferry County Extension Office 775-5225, x1116.
Find out more »Forest and Range Owners Field Day
Whether you own a “home in the woods” or many acres of land, this “out in the woods” educational event is packed with practical “how-to” information that you need to know. Stewarding land is both rewarding and challenging. Successful management is due to the decisions you make and the actions you take. Attending the Forest and Range Owners Field Day will prepare you to plan and execute sound practices, enabling you to accomplish your management objectives, reduce risks, and protect your financial investment. Registration fee is $30 per person, $40…
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