The WSU Extension Small Farms Program is proud to offer classes, workshops, and farm tours geared towards homeowners and small farm producers.
The WSU Extension Mason County Small Farms Program also participates in educational outreach events for youth such as:
- On-farm school field trips
- The Salmon Center’s annual GreenSTEM Summit
- Northwest Youth Corps events
Current workshops and links to register are listed below. If you have any questions or requests, please contact Tessa at tessa.halloran@wsu.edu or (360) 427-9670 ext. 682.
Upcoming Workshops:
MoltSearch
Invasive European green crab are voracious eaters that threaten our shellfish beds, clamming beaches, and nearshore habitat for salmon. Join Washington State University Extension and University of Washington Sea Grant in this effort to monitor our beaches for signs of green crab presence by searching for their molts.
This event will include a 2-hour workshop which will teach you how to identify the crab molts, where and how to conduct a 20-minute Molt Search survey, how report your findings using a mobile app, and how to collect additional data on Dungeness crab molts if you wish.
Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 at the Salmon Center in Belfair, WA
Click Here to Register for the Molt Search Workshop
‘Be Septic Smart’
Attend this ongoing series of workshops with WSU Extension Mason County and Mason County Environmental Health to learn about the beneficial impact that properly maintaining your septic system can have on Mason County’s natural resources, different types of septic systems, and landscaping your septic system!
This workshop will include free educational materials and the opportunity for you to ask our staff any questions you might have. The event is free but pre-registration is required.
Next Workshop: Pending. We plan on scheduling 2-3 more ‘Be Septic Smart’ workshops in 2024. Check back for updates!
WSU Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. 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 Tessa Halloran at 303 N. 4th St. Shelton WA 98584, (360) 427-9670 ext. 682, Tessa.Halloran@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.