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May 2024
2024 Forest Stewardship Coached Planning
Our flagship course will teach you how to assess your trees, avoid insect and disease problems, attract wildlife, and take practical steps to keep your forest on track to provide enjoyment and even income for years to come. In this course you can develop your own Forest Stewardship Plan, which brings state recognition as a Stewardship Forest and may help otherwise qualifying landowners enroll in reduced property tax or conservation cost-share grant programs. Upcoming courses Snohomish – 6:00 – 8:30…
Find out more »June 2024
2024 Forest Stewardship Coached Planning
Our flagship course will teach you how to assess your trees, avoid insect and disease problems, attract wildlife, and take practical steps to keep your forest on track to provide enjoyment and even income for years to come. In this course you can develop your own Forest Stewardship Plan, which brings state recognition as a Stewardship Forest and may help otherwise qualifying landowners enroll in reduced property tax or conservation cost-share grant programs. Upcoming courses Snohomish – 6:00 – 8:30…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 2: Jams, Jellies, and Spreads
Online via Zoom and In-person Delight in the bright flavors of fresh fruit and discover how easy it is to capture sunshine in a jar. Create that perfect balance of fruit, sweetener, and other ingredients to enhance flavor and shelf life with research-based recipes. Low and no-sugar recipes covered. Second in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable jams, jellies, and preserves. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after…
Find out more »Shoreline Stories with the WSU Beach Watchers
WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers are holding preschool story times at various Sno-Isle libraries, and have prepared stories and activities designed to teach children about our fascinating beaches, shoreline, and the Salish Sea as well as their role in caring for it. The concepts conveyed in an age-appropriate manner are: Know that all water is connected and flows to Puget Sound (Don’t Pollute). An introductory knowledge of the rich diversity of plants and animals found at local beaches. Please…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 3: Tomatoes, Salsa, & Relish
Online via Zoom and In-person Learn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. Third in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable tomato products along with salsa, and relish. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. A list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those…
Find out more »Explore Nature With the Whole Family
Join us, on Saturday, June 15th, from 10am-2pm, at Willis Tucker Park in Snohomish for "Exploring Nature with the Whole Family", presented by the Snohomish County WSU Master Gardeners. With the help of our partners, this free event will have lots of fun hands-on activities for all ages centered around gardening, forests, wildlife, conservation and the natural world. Thanks to our partners: Snohomish County WSU Extension Sustainable Community Stewards, Agriculture, Forestry, Strengthening Families Programs; Snohomish Conservation District; Bats Northwest; and…
Find out more »Green Cleaning Workshop
FREE GREEN CLEANING WORKSHOP: Monday, June 19th - 2pm to 3pm, Marysville Library (Register here:https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6615bd40b7ed963d00932230) Join Kellee Byard, Sustainable Communities Program Coordinator at the WSU Snohomish County Extension, to learn how to make environmentally friendly cleaning supplies from simple household ingredients. The workshop will include a presentation on household hazardous waste and the benefits of making your own cleaning supplies. Then, Kellee will demo a product or two from the booklet, and attendees will have a chance to make their…
Find out more »Shoreline Stories with the WSU Beach Watchers
WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers are holding preschool story times at various Sno-Isle libraries, and have prepared stories and activities designed to teach children about our fascinating beaches, shoreline, and the Salish Sea as well as their role in caring for it. The concepts conveyed in an age-appropriate manner are: Know that all water is connected and flows to Puget Sound (Don’t Pollute). An introductory knowledge of the rich diversity of plants and animals found at local beaches. Please…
Find out more »July 2024
Preserve the Harvest 4: Pickles
Online via Zoom and In-person Crisp, tasty pickles are the ultimate test of a canner’s skill. Learn how to make a great product every time with a variety of fresh produce. Fourth in the Preserve the Harvest series, we'll cover the basics of making shelf-stable pickles. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. A list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a…
Find out more »Shoreline Stories with the WSU Beach Watchers
WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers are holding preschool story times at various Sno-Isle libraries, and have prepared stories and activities designed to teach children about our fascinating beaches, shoreline, and the Salish Sea as well as their role in caring for it. The concepts conveyed in an age-appropriate manner are: Know that all water is connected and flows to Puget Sound (Don’t Pollute). An introductory knowledge of the rich diversity of plants and animals found at local beaches. Please…
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