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October 2018
Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Fundraising Event – Fall
What is the 4-H Tractor Supply Company (TSC) Partnership? Twice annually, once in the spring and again each fall, TSC runs the Paper Clover promotion to raise funds for 4-H. During Paper Clover, TSC shoppers are asked at-register to contribute $1 or more to support 4-H. The fall promotion will be held October 3 - 14, 2018. 70% of funds go to state and county 4-H programs (60-65% to county depending on your state’s 4-H structure) and 30% to National…
Find out more »1st Saturday with the Master Gardeners – Fall into Gardening
Join the Master Gardeners from Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties for the October 1st Saturday workshop - Fall into Gardening, geared to help gardeners get ready for winter gardening. The workshop will be held at the WSU Extension Grays Harbor Office meeting room. This location is at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Topics to be discussed by the Master Gardeners will include: When to expect the first winter frost. How to use cold frames and other devices to…
Find out more »An Autumn Morning in the Garden with WSU Master Gardeners
Enjoy an autumn morning in the garden at the WSU Master Gardener Demonstration Garden in Elma. Master Gardeners invite you to gather seeds from the many colorful flowers and tasty vegetables from their garden. Come at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, to the garden, which is located at the fairgrounds in Elma. Remember those flowers you fell in love with when you visited the garden during the fair? You’ll learn how to harvest their seeds and package them up…
Find out more »Discover 4-H Community Program
DISCOVER 4-H COMMUNITY PROGRAM A new fun and free 4-H program begins soon! Youth ages 8-13, please join us for a series of three fun and educational workshops scheduled for October 16, 23 & 30 at the WSU Extension Office on the GHC Fairgrounds in Elma from 4:30 – 5:30. Please share this information with your friends and neighbors. The Discover 4-H series is designed to give families a glimpse of what 4-H has to offer youth in our community and…
Find out more »November 2018
1st Saturday with Master Gardeners – Pruning, Planting and Pests
The 1st Saturday workshop for November will focus on garden tasks well suited to the month of November and late Fall. Pruning blueberry •Photo by Mark Ehlenfeldt, courtesy of USDA ARS. Basics of pruning Care of pruning tools during fall/winter What to prune Planting Myths (right plant, right place; transplanting; time of year to plant, etc) What to plant now (trees/shrubs, etc) Intro to IPM IPM for November After the workshop there will be a Plant Clinic in the…
Find out more »December 2018
1st Saturday with Master Gardeners – Holiday Gardening
The final 2018 1st Saturday workshop will look at the plants that we receive as gifts this time of year, covering cultural history and the needs of these plants. Christmas Tree Amaryllis Christmas Cactus Mistletoe Poinsettia Holly Master Gardeners will also demonstrate the best way to force bulbs, such as crocus, snowdrops, and anemone. Take home the bulb that you have potted up during class to enjoy this winter. The workshop will be held at the WSU Grays Harbor…
Find out more »Celebrate Dining-in Day
Plan on dining-in with your family tonight! What are the benefits? Research has shown that families who “dine in” together: Eat more fruits and vegetables Are less likely to be overweight or obese Improve their relationships Save money Tips for “Dining In” Make family meals a priority and agree upon a schedule. Try to have regular family meals two or three times a week. If dinnertime doesn’t work – have family breakfasts or snacks. Keep meals simple. Slow cookers save…
Find out more »January 2019
First Day Hike – Lake Sylvia
Why not start 2019 with some time out-of-doors while taking advantage of a free-parking day at one of great state parks? Lake Sylvia State Park is a perfect place for lowland hiking anytime during the winter — and why not New Year’s Day? You’ll love the idyllic lake setting and the old-growth forest trails. A park ranger will lead a 2-mile hike along the trail that loops around Lake Sylvia. A volunteer from the Friends of Schafer and Lake Sylvia…
Find out more »Explore 4-H – Learn About Cats & Dogs
Explore 4-H A new 4-H community outreach series is set to begin soon. This is your chance to learn about the 4-H cat or dog project, how to tap local Maple trees for syrup, robots & science, and cake decorating & table setting. The Explore 4-H series is free and open to 4-H members as well as families who are interested in learning more about 4-H – Preregistration is required. Please email tracie.hanson@wsu.edu or call Tracie at 360-482-2934 to register.…
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