BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kitsap County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kitsap County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kitsap County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T145610 CREATED:20260116T190128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T192625Z UID:10005438-1772530200-1772553600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Stream Steward Training DESCRIPTION:If you’re inspired to make a difference in the health of our local ecosystems\, the Stream Steward training is for you!\n\n\n\nThe Stream Steward Program provides Kitsap residents with the opportunity to turn environmental knowledge into action. Through an annual\, multi-day\, hybrid training\, participants learn about connections between our lands and waters and the life that depends on their health. The training includes classroom sessions\, field trips\, and hands-on activities\, and connects participants with experts and opportunities to get involved in local efforts. \nUpon completion\, volunteers are required to commit to 20 hours of ecosystem-based volunteer service in the next year and report these hours to WSU Extension. Volunteer hours can be applied to a wide range of opportunities that work toward the larger goal of improving Kitsap ecosystem health. From getting involved in a citizen science project to engaging in public outreach\, volunteers can connect with opportunities that fit their skills and interests. \nThroughout the training\, organizations will provide participants with information about local projects and offer exciting opportunities to plug in and make a difference in Kitsap County. \nSample topics for the 2026 training include: \n\nStream and forest ecology\nRestoration and wildlife\nDrinking water and water quality in Kitsap\nOpportunities to volunteer with local organizations\n\nCost: \n\nEarly bird registration (through Jan. 18\, 2026): $50\nGeneral registration (starts Jan. 19\, 2026): $60\n\nRegistrations will not be refunded after Monday\, February 23\, 2025. \nScholarships are available—contact Anna McClelland directly at anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu for an application. \nLocations: All classes will be in person sessions\, locations will be all across Kitsap County. Field experiences will be held in all weather. \n\n\n\n\nDates/Times:\nThursday\, February 26th\, 9:30am – 4pm \nTuesday\, March 3rd\, 9:30am – 4pm \nThursday\, March 5th\, 9:30am – 4pm \nTuesday\, March 10th\, 9:30am – 4pm \nThursday\, March 12th\, 9:30am – 4pm \nTuesday\, March 17th\, 9:30am – 4pm \n*Schedule/Locations are still being developed — Times may shift slightly. \n\nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the WSU office at anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu or 360-228-7303 at least two weeks prior to the event. \n\n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/stream-steward-training/2026-03-03/ CATEGORIES:WS ORGANIZER;CN="Anna%20McClelland":MAILTO:anna.mcclelland@wsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T145610 CREATED:20251215T233918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T210317Z UID:10005430-1772562600-1772569800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Organic Vegetable Gardening 2026 DESCRIPTION:A 12 class course covering all aspects of organic vegetable gardening \, from site selection to harvest\, taught by WSU Master Gardeners.  This course began in January\, but individual classes are still open. \nDates: Tuesday evenings through April 14th\, 2026\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Online!\nAll classes are on Tuesday evenings\, from 6:30 to 8:30\, on Zoom. Registration includes access to online materials. Classes will be recorded and available to registrants for a limited time after each class. You will receive an email each week with the Zoom link and any additional information. \nTo register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1471403189549 \nQuestions? Please contact us at kitsapvegclass@gmail.com. \n— \n2026 Organic Vegetable Gardening Class Schedule\nJanuary 6–Planning the Garden\n\nSite selection\nMaterials\nTiming\n\nJanuary 13–Soil Science for Home Gardeners\n\nBuilding and protecting great soil\nSoil texture and structure\nSoil microorganisms\n\nJanuary 20-Seeding and Planting\n\nDirect seeding vs transplanting\nMethods and materials\n\nJanuary 27–NO CLASS \nFebruary 3–Pests & Diseases of the Vegetable Garden\n\nIntegrated Pest Management techniques\nCommon pests and diseases\nControl and management strategies\n\nFebruary 10–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 1\n\nCarrot\, Cabbage and Squash families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\nFebruary 17–Irrigation & Fertilization of the Home Vegetable Garden\n\nWater and nutrient movement through soil\nHow much and how often to water and feed\nIrrigation and fertilization methods\n\nFebruary 24–NO CLASS \nMarch 3–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 2\n\nTomato\, Beet and Bean families\nGrowing techniques\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\n\nMarch 10–Beneficial Insects\, Worm Composting\n\nPlant types and materials\nMethods for attracting and protecting beneficial insects\nIntro to composting with worms\n\nMarch 17–Characteristics of Plant Families\, Part 3\, Cover Crops & Mulches\n\nGrowing techniques for Onion\, Lettuce and Corn families\nIdiosyncrasies and trivia\nCover crops vs mulches\n\nMarch 24–NO CLASS \nMarch 31–Edible Perennials\n\nChoosing plants\nTiming and spacing\n\nApril 7–Four Season Harvests\n\nCrop choices\nTiming and spacing\n\nApril 14–Composting\n\nHow composting works\nMaterials\nMethods and techniques\n\n  \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Extension office at 345 6th Street\, Suite 550\, Bremerton\, WA 98337 360-228-7300 at least two weeks prior to the event. \n\n \n \n ↑\n Back to top URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/organic-vegetable-gardening-2026/2026-03-03/ LOCATION:Zoom\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/48/2025/12/Organic-Veg-Gardening-Course-2026.png GEO:47.7510741;-120.7401385 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR