What’s up with Recycling and How You Make a Difference
Recycling seems like it should be easy. But, in reality,recycling plastics can be a little complicated. You can recycle some things in some areas, but not in others. In some places you must sort recycling yourself but in other places it all goes into the same bin. Some towns go by numbers displayed on the bottom of the plastic container, while others go by container shape. What is going on? Read more...
THIS SATURDAY!
4-H Rally Day emphasizes diverse activities club offers
‘It’s photography to fiber arts to electronics’
Saturday is Rally Day for Island County 4-H, a time for kids and parents to find out more about the organization’s activities and goals.
— Island County 4-H Rally Day; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 at Bell’s Farm, 892 W. Beach Road, Coupeville. Free. Learn about what local 4-H clubs do, enjoy family friendly events, such as a petting zoo, games and other activities.
****************************
The WSU Extension, Island County HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER provides Island County residents with educational opportunities through the WSU Distance Learning Program.
Upcoming FREE Classes and Seminars
Connecting People, Resources and Knowledge
WSU Extension programs connect the people and communities of Island County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
Tue
16
4-H Record Book Judging
October 16 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri
19
Washington State 4-H Forum
October 19 @ 8:00 AM - October 21 @ 5:00 PM
Mon
22
Waste Wise Volunteer Training – Camano
October 22 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu
25
Island County Master Gardener Foundation Monthly Meeting
October 25 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat
27
Women in Agriculture Conference
October 27 @ 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Mon
29
Waste Wise Volunteer Training – Camano
October 29 @ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Nov
02
NW&SW Teen District Rally
November 2 @ 8:00 AM - November 4 @ 5:00 PM
Nov
07
Whidbey Quarterly Waste Wise Meeting
November 7 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Nov
08
Dog Leaders Meeting
November 8 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Nov
08
Leaders’ Council Meeting
November 8 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM