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March 2024
March 2024 Repair Cafe
March 2024 Repair Cafe Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café! Do you have something fixable? Or are you a fixer and like to help others? The Repair Café is here for you! You can bring your vacuums, lamps, computers, bikes, jewelry…anything you might have and one of our volunteer fixers will diagnose the issue and do their best to make it usable again. They will show you their process, order parts if…
Find out more »April 2024
April 2024 Repair Cafe
April 2024 Repair Cafe Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café! You can bring your vacuums, lamps, computers (software issues only), bikes, jewelry, and one of our volunteer fixers will diagnose the issue and do their best to make it usable again. They will show you their process, order parts if necessary, and help you learn how to do it yourself with one-on-one instruction. Our fixers can repair your items and keep stuff…
Find out more »Waste Warrior Volunteer Training (Begins)
Snohomish County WSU Waste Warrior Volunteer Training April 22nd Snohomish You care about the environment. You want to make a difference. You may already recycle, you want to know more and be sure your efforts are contributing to a healthy environment. This eight hour training will feature expert presenters detailing why things can and can’t be recycled, where recycling goes, and how to further reduce current waste. Tour a local recycling center and see exactly how the process is managed.…
Find out more »May 2024
May 2024 Repair Cafe
May 2024 Repair Cafe Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café! You can bring your vacuums, lamps, computers (software issues only), bikes, jewelry, and one of our volunteer fixers will diagnose the issue and do their best to make it usable again. They will show you their process, order parts if necessary, and help you learn how to do it yourself with one-on-one instruction. Our fixers can repair your items and keep stuff…
Find out more »Green Cleaning Workshop
FREE GREEN CLEANING WORKSHOP: Saturday, May 18th - 11am to 12pm, Monroe Library (Register here: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/65d8f7d7ac57e92800de5370) 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…
Find out more »Preserve the Harvest 1: Basics of Safe Canning
Online via Zoom New to the science of canning? Been a few years since you’ve canned? Learn about the most recent research and changes to home canning procedures along with links to plenty of safe, tested recipes. First in the Preserve the Harvest series, we’ll cover the basics of food safety and canning skills, canning equipment, canning high and low acid foods, along with hot water bath and pressure canning. In addition, there will be plenty of time for your…
Find out more »June 2024
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 »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 »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 »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…
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