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June 2017
Garden Workshops
Four opportunities for Food Sovereignty/Food Security Garden Workshops sponsored by WSU Colville Reservation Extension. These free workshops teach you about growing vegetables, herbs and container gardening. Pre registration requested to ensure adequate supplies are available. Call Linda McLean (509) 634-2304. June 1 - WSU Extension Learning Center, 22 Nespelm/San Poil St, 4:30-6:30 pm. June 6 - Inchelium Headstart, 1-3 pm. June 7 - Keller Community Center, 1-3 pm. June 8 - Omak KYP Program Office, 320 Omak Ave, Suite 200,…
Find out more »Business Strategies for Agriculture Producers
Whether you are a beginning farmer/rancher or an experienced producer, this workshop has something for you! Sponsored by WSU Colville Reservation Extension. June 14 - 9 am to 4 pm, June 15 - 9 am to 12 pm. See the flyer for more info and to view the schedule of workshops. Pre-Registration requested to ensure enough supplies available. For More Information Contact: Linda McLean, (509) 634-2305.
Find out more »A Short Course on Local Planning
Ferry County is hosting a short course on planning. This course is a three hour workshop given by the Department of Commerce and will cover an introduction to comprehensive planning; an overview of the complex mix of land use planning laws; a review of the roles in planning; and required Open Public Meetings Act for local government officials. This course is free and open to the public. To register, please email your name, organization, title (if applicable), and location of class to shortcourse@commerce.wa.gov, or call (360) 725-3064, with the…
Find out more »4-H Leaders’ Council
Begins at 6 pm, the third Thursday of each month. All Ferry County 4-H leaders and members are invited and encouraged to attend! For questions, contact the Extension office at 509-775-5225 x1116.
Find out more »Curlew Lake Workshop
FREE event - Learn about water quality, aquatic plants, fish and the economic importance of Curlew Lake to Ferry County. Guest speakers, raffle, refreshments. Hosted by Curlew Lake Association and Ferry Conservation District. Questions: Call 775-3473.
Find out more »Forest & 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. This event will include classes and activities lead by experts in forest and range health, wildlife habitat, grazing, soils, fire protection, and timber and nontimber forest products. Presenters will be available to answer questions specific to your needs and situation. Youth activities are available throughout the day! Save $10 on registration before June 19! $20/person or $30/family of…
Find out more »Field Day: Management Strategies for Lupine and Medusahead on Private Range Lands
Discussion Topics: Crooked Calf Syndrome, Rangeland and Grassland Improvements, and Potential Seed Applications for Improvement, Reducing Lupine and Medusahead Increasing Bio-Diversity. Public is Welcome. Morning snacks and beverages will be provided. Please bring a snack or something to eat for lunch as this program will continue through the lunch hour. If you would like to sit during the talks bring a portable chair. We will be driving between the Spencer and McCrae operations to view established test plots for discussion. There is no…
Find out more »July 2017
Forest Owners Field Day (Idaho-Washington)
Whether you own a few acres or a large tract of land, this educational event is for you! You will learn how to plan and implement sound forest management practices. Join the more than 14,000 people who have already attended events across Idaho and Washington. This event will include classes and activities led by experts in forest health, wildlife habitat, soils, fire protection, and forest products. Presenters will be available to answer questions specific to your needs and situation. Youth activities also available! Tell a friend! If you…
Find out more »Master Gardener Educational Garden Tour
Treat yourself to a gardener’s dream by visiting five beautiful gardens in Ferry County! This year’s gardens will inspire wonderful ideas for garden creativity. Carpool and follow the leader to each garden. Owners and WSU Ferry County Extension Master Gardeners will be on the tour to answer questions at each property and tell you more about the gardens. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy at one of the gardens and do not forget your camera! Pre-registration of $5 per person. Late registration…
Find out more »September 2017
Ferry County Fair
Join us for the 74th annual Ferry County Fair held at the Fairgrounds. The 2017 theme is "Kick up your boots and support your roots!" Starting in summer, check our Fair page often for details and schedules.
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