2026-2027 Kitsap 4-H Annual Calendar
Plan ahead and mark your calendar for this years Kitsap 4-H events and activities! October November December January February March April May June July August September Dates are subject to […]
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Garlic Planting at Petersen Farm
By Clare Menard, New and Beginning Farmer Education Coordinator, WSU Kitsap Extension Last Wednesday, October 21st, was a day that held a mixture of old and new. It was the […]
4-H General Adult Volunteer Training 11/15/26
Please consider voluntering with Kitsap 4-H! 🍀 Behind every confident 4-H youth is a volunteer who believed in them first. Kitsap 4-H volunteers don’t just teach projects. They spark curiosity, […]
Composting Made Practical: Learning Together in Kitsap
There’s more than one way to compost, and finding the right fit makes all the difference. Some households have room for a compost pile or tumbler, while others need a smaller system or a way to manage kitchen scraps that don’t fit easily into a traditional compost pile. Our workshops explored these different approaches and helped participants understand how each works, what materials they can handle, and how to get started.
Years of Dedication Lead Kitsap County 4-H Youth to the National Stage
One of the greatest strengths of 4-H is that it is not a program built in a day, a week, or even a single year. Youth commit themselves to learning, […]
Food Waste Prevention Week: September 28–October 4, 2026
Did you know that one of the best places to prevent food waste is right in your own kitchen? Food Waste Prevention Week is September 28 through October 4, 2026—a […]
If Pressure Canners Could Talk…
At our recent Pressure Canner Gauge Testing event, we tested 21 pressure canner gauges. Along the way, we also heard some wonderful stories about the canners people brought with them. […]
WSU C.A.R.E.S.
Safe Storage of Firearms Request a Storage Device WSU Kitsap Extension is a pick up site for the WSU C.A.R.E.S. program! WSU C.A.R.E.S. recognizes that individuals own and utilize firearms […]
Support Local Youth through the Barn to Bid 4‑H Fundraiser
Kitsap County 4‑H youth work hard all year long caring for and learning from their animal projects – building responsibility, leadership skills, and a deep respect for agriculture along the […]
The Cost of Food : Want or Wasted
Food waste doesn’t usually feel significant—it looks like leftovers that didn’t get eaten or produce that didn’t last as long as expected. But each time food is thrown away, the […]