Mark your calendar and join us at our WSU Extension, Island County office in Coupeville for inspiration, knowledge and networking on Saturday, October 27, 2018 for the 7th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference. “Pump up your financial fitness” is the theme for the seventh annual Women in Agriculture Conference. It will be an engaging, interactive […]
This article was originally written for August 16, 2018 issue of Whidbey Weekly By Sara Bergquist, Waste Wise Program Educator/Coordinator Recycling – this seems that is should be easy but, in reality, it can be a little complicated. You can recycle some things in some areas, but not in others. Some places you have to […]
A forestry class for property owners Winter 2018 – Online Your Land. Your Trees. Your Goals. Natural beauty, wildlife, ecosystem health, harvest income, family ties, privacy, and peace and quiet are some of the many reasons people value their forestland. Whatever your values are, this comprehensive university-based forestry class will help you get the most […]
Upcoming Free Educational Seminars These distance learning seminars are free and open to the public. If you would like to participate in one of the listed events, come in to the WSU Extension office at 406 N. Main Street in Coupeville approximately 15 minutes before it is scheduled to begin. Date & Time: 4:10-4:30 p.m., Feb 1 Seminar […]
Residents in Island County can dispose of household hazardous waste for free at county transfer facilities on Whidbey and Camano Islands. For a list of locations, hours and what is accepted click the link below. Is it a Household Hazardous Waste? Look for signal words on the label. For example: Household Hazardous Wastes are used or […]
Waste Wise Volunteers come from all walks of life and share the conviction that we must care for these beautiful islands to protect our quality of life.