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July 2019
2020 WSU Master Gardener Training Enrollment Now Open
Apply HERE for 2020 Master Gardener Training . Join over 350 WSU-Snohomish County Extension Master Gardener volunteers in teaching good gardening and environmental stewardship practices to county residents while at the same time learning and and having fun working with other like-minded volunteers. Training focuses on familiarization and learning how to use resources to research, educate, mentor, and answer horticulture questions for the general public in a collaborative environment. With that in mind, all quizzes and exams are open book and can…
Find out more »September 2019
Fortaleciendo Familias
Martes en la noche por 7 semanas, del 24 de Septiembre al 5 de Noviembre de 2019. 5:30 p.m. Cena, 6–8: 00 p.m. Talleres y actividades Fortaleciendo Familias es un programa de 7 semanas para padres/cuidadores y jóvenes de 10-14 años. Ofrecemos actividades y lecciones guiadas para ayudar a los padres y sus jóvenes a pasar a la adolescencia. La matriculación ya está abierta. Cada serie está limitada a 10 familias. Se le sirve en orden de llegada. Regístrese contactando…
Find out more »Sustainable Small Farming and Ranching
Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm enterprise.
Find out more »October 2019
Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants Part I
Learn how to increase the health and fertility of your garden soil for the best harvests ever!
Find out more »Strengthening Families Facilitator Training
October 23rd thru October 25th, 2019 This is a 3-day, 21-hour training for individuals, or agency/school teams of three to four who want to become trained to implement the Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth ages 10 – 14. Register by contacting Colleen Fullmer at fullmer@wsu.edu or call 425-357-6018. This training is sponsored by Snohomish Co. Human Services and Washington State University/Snohomish County Extension.
Find out more »Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth ages 10 – 14
Monday evenings for 7 weeks – October 28 thru December 9 5:30 p.m. dinner, 6 – 8 p.m. workshops and activities Strengthening Families is a 7-week program for parents/caregivers and youth ages 10 – 14. We offer guided activities and lessons to help parents and their youth transition into their teen years. Registration is now open. Each series is limited to 10 families. First come, first serve. Register by contacting Colleen Fullmer at fullmer@wsu.edu or call 425-357-6018. Sponsored by Snohomish…
Find out more »November 2019
Beginning Beekeeper Course
Designed to build basic beekeeping skills, topics covered during the five week course include bee biology, equipment, seasonal management requirements, identification and management of pests, as well as honey removal and processing.
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants Part II
PART 2 During Part 2, Dr. Collins will demystify the results of our soil tests, helping us interpret the numbers and determine next steps. In addition, you'll learn about everything Compost from Lisa Taylor: what is good compost, where to find it, how to use it to enrich your garden, as well as how to make compost from your own kitchen and yard waste. Lisa has a rich history of garden education and is currently teaching an original garden-based literacy…
Find out more »January 2020
Growing Groceries: Weeding, Watering, Crop Rotation, & Succession Planning
While our maritime winters and springs are very wet our summers are often as dry as a desert leaving crops gasping for water by mid-July! And as for the weeds, they are happy to grow anytime!
Find out more »Growing Groceries: Vegetables A to Z #1
If you plan it right, you can enjoy a beautiful garden full of the fruits of your labor -- without having to spend hours and hours tending it.
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