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SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Seed Starting and Growing Transplants
DESCRIPTION:  \nBeginning with how and when to start to seeds\, to watering techniques\, thinning\, and transplanting\, you’ll learn how to save money and be successful in starting your vegetables from seed. \nSpeaker :\nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and agriculture since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-seed-starting-growing-transplants/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20251217T194816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T194900Z
UID:10000179-1769857200-1769864400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Upcycled Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 31st from 11am to 1pm you can create beautiful collage art using recycled paper you can find around the house and learn about sustainability in the Snohomish County and beyond!\n\nJoin volunteers from WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards at the Community Resource Center in Stanwood to create upcycled art and to learn how to reduce waste in Snohomish County. Participants are encouraged to bring old magazines\, newspapers\, and other paper materials from home to make their collage art. All other supplies for collaging will be provided. Participants are required to be 13 years or older.\n\nSpace is limited\, please register here: https://bit.ly/StanUpcycle
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/upcycled-art-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Community Resource Center Stanwood-Camano\, 9612 271st St NW\, Stanwood\, WA\, 98292\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20251203T185637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T185637Z
UID:10000173-1769853600-1769860800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Styrofoam Recycling Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Do you have Styrofoam occupying your home? Filling up garages\, corners\, and closets? Then bring your (clean) Styrofoam to our FREE collection event on Saturday\, August 2nd from 10am to 12pm (2-hour collection window) to the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park!\n\nThe Snohomish County WSU Sustainable Community Stewards will be waiting in the parking lot near the Center at 600 128th St. SE\, Everett\, WA to collect your Styrofoam\, which will then be trucked down to StyroRecycle in Kent.\n\nCollection will take place from 10am to 12pm. We will collect material until we reach capacity. Donations to the WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards are welcome to fund future Styrofoam collection events.\n\nYou can bring:\nCLEAN\, DRY\, TAPE AND LABEL FREE\n\nStyrofoam to-go containers and food trays\nbagged Styrofoam packing peanuts (Please check that they are not the biodegradable kind)\nbubble wrap\nLPDE #4 foam\nStyrofoam block packaging\, coolers\, and sheets\nPink\, blue\, or gray XPS foam insulation.\n\nUNACCEPTED ITEMS:\n\nSpray-in foam\nInsta-Pak foam\nGrey insta-pak foam\nFoil-lined foam\nHot tub covers\n\nFor more information on what we do/don’t accept\, please visit https://styrorecycle.com \nFunded by Snohomish County Solid Waste. For questions\, email the coordinator Kellee Byard at kellee.byard@wsu.edu or call 425-357-6027
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/styrofoam-recycling-collection-event-2/
LOCATION:Northwest Stream Center\, 600 128th St SE\, Everett\, WA\, 98208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T224401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174814Z
UID:10000147-1769625000-1769632200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing Berries in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of growing blueberries\, strawberries\, raspberries\, and blackberries including variety selection\, siting and soils\, planting\, mulching\,  irrigation\, fertilization\, pruning\, along with management of common pests and diseases including Spotted Wing Drosophila. \nSpeaker:\nDr. Tom Walters is a researcher and consultant for northwest berry growers\, helping them find ways to raise berries more profitably and sustainably through his company\, Walters Ag Research. He earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University with an emphasis on field plant breeding and holds a B.A. in biology from Reed College in Portland. Dr. Walters worked in the field for Sakuma Brothers Farms\, Inc. in Burlington where he was responsible for research supporting nursery and fruit production on more than 500 acres in Washington state. In addition\, he worked on berry research at the WSU NW Research Station in Mt. Vernon before starting his company. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \ngrowing raspberries \ngrowing blackberries
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-berries-western-washington/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T224318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174927Z
UID:10000146-1769020200-1769027400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Pea/Bean Family & the Basics of Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe’ll cover growing members of the Legume family which includes peas and beans both green and dry. Discussion of all includes variety selection\, cultural requirements\, common diseases and pests. In addition\, we’ll go over the importance of adding cover crops to your home garden along with tips and tricks for making it work. \nSpeaker:\nDiane Decker-Ihle has been a Snohomish County Master Gardener since 1990 and an avid gardener most of her life. She helped establish the WSU Extension Snohomish County Growing Groceries Program in 2009 and has been teaching Growing Groceries classes ever since.  She has been an advisor for several community gardens and managed her church’s food bank garden for many years. With B.S. degrees in biology and medical technology\, Diane enjoys learning the science behind the sustainable gardening techniques she teaches. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate. In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-pea-bean-family-basics-cover-cropping/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20251202T214635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T214853Z
UID:10000172-1768644000-1768658400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!\nYou can bring your household goods and our 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 from being tossed in the landfill!\n\n\nSteps To Participate:\n\nArrive at the Mountlake Terrace Library between 10am and 2pm.\nRepair Specialists will be on-site to help with your item and will work with you on repairing.\nPlease arrive before 1PM for most repairs\, as the last hour is usually filled with completing repairs rather than taking on new projects.\n\n\nPlease note:\n\nWe cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair\, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you.\nWe don’t guarantee repairs\, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So\, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist.\nAt these free repair events\, we may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item\, the type of repair needed\, the fixers available\, or for other reasons. We cannot work on cell phone batteries or screens\, or Apple product hardware.\nTwo item maximum per event. First come\, first served.\n\n\nWhat We Repair:\n\nTabletop appliances (e.g. toasters\, blenders\, coffee pots\, etc.)\nOur most popular items: vacuums and lamps\nToys\nBicycles\nComputer software issues (e.g. storage issues\, long loading times\, email\, etc.)\nClothing mending and small hemming\nSimple jewelry repair (e.g. broken clasp\, missing link\, etc.)\nHome decor\nAnd more! Have a question about an item? Contact us using the info at the bottom.\n\nNext Repair Cafe:\nFebruary TBA\nSaturday\, March 21st at the Stanwood Community Center\, 11am to 2pm\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the WSU Snohomish Sustainable Communities Coordinator Kellee Byard at Kellee.Byard@wsu.eduor via phone at 425-357-6027\n\nWant to be Repair Cafe Volunteer Fixer or learn more about Snohomish County WSU Extension’s Sustainable Community Stewards Program? Visit the Sustainable Community Stewards page. https://tinyurl.com/WSUSustainability
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/repair-cafe/
LOCATION:Mountlake Terrace Sno-Isle Library\, 23300 58th Ave W\, Mountlake Terrace\, WA\, 98043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T224212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174958Z
UID:10000145-1768415400-1768422600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing Fruit Trees in Western Washington
DESCRIPTION:  \nLearn the basics of growing fruit trees in Western Washington including factors such as site selection\, rootstock and size\, varieties\, pollination\, pruning\, nutritional requirements and diseases/pests. \nSpeaker:\nIngela Wanerstrand is the owner of Green Darner Garden Design in Seattle\, specializing in edible garden design. She has been pruning fruit trees professionally for 25 years and is an award winning educator at Edmonds Community College where she teaches comprehensive fruit growing classes. Ingela also teaches for various organizations like Plant Amnesty and nurseries around Puget Sound. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-fruit-trees-western-washington/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T224114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175044Z
UID:10000144-1767810600-1767817800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Basics of Irrigation & Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a discussion of several types of irrigation products and their application in the food garden. In addition\, we’ll focus on the details of installing drip irrigation and its application for gardens and plants. \nSpeakers:\nRichard Simpson has been in the irrigation business for over 40 years. Starting out by digging ditches for his brother-in-law’s installation company\, he ended up doing most of the bidding and project management. He and his wife\, Peggy\, ran their own sprinkler installation company for over 10 years\, putting in everything from self-designed residential jobs to large school\, park\, and commercial installations. After deciding that working half-days (6 AM to 6 PM) was a little much\, he was talked into joining his main sprinkler supplier as an outside salesman and filled that role for almost 30 years with a short 2 year break in the middle as a designer/consultant for a local firm specializing in golf course and ballfield irrigation. His project sales have taken him around most of the Northwest and he has had the good fortune to work with many knowledgeable and professional people in the irrigation industry. He has maintained Irrigation Association Certifications as a Designer\, Water Auditor\, and Golf Auditor for many years. \nRosy Smit was raised on a dairy farm in Canada and has been involved in growing food and farming since a young age.  With an undergraduate degree in Agro-Ecology and a M.Sc. in Soil Science\, she has grown vegetables\, flowers and herbs\, fruit and berries and assorted livestock on commercial and backyard scales and taught food system educational topics to all ages.  She still thinks seed germination is magical and is excited to help more people learn how to grow their own food. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-basics-irrigation-weed-management/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T224018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175116Z
UID:10000143-1765391400-1765398600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Growing the Onion and Beet Families
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe onion (Allium) family includes asparagus\, garlic\, leeks\, and shallots as well. The beet (Amaranthaceae) family includes everyone’s favorite\, spinach\, as well as chard\, quinoa\, and amaranth.  Discussion of both families includes variety selection\, cultural requirements\, common diseases\, and pests. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-growing-onion-beet-families/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20251202T193335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T193720Z
UID:10000171-1765389600-1765395000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Clothing Repair Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join volunteers from the WSU Snohomish County Extension’s Repair Cafe to learn simple hand sewing techniques like a whipstitch\, hem repair\, sewing a button\, patching\, and more!\n\n  \n\nThere will be multiple stations led by sewing instructors that participants can advance through. We encourage you to join us from 6:00 – 7:30pm and register on the library’s website at https://bit.ly/LynnwoodMend\n\n  \n\nA basic hand sewing kit\, as well as practice material\, will be provided to participants to improve their mending skills.\n\n\nBecome more resilient and reduce textile waste by learning to mend your clothes from our local experts!\nQuestions? Email kellee.byard@wsu.edu or call 435-357-6027
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/clothing-repair-workshop/
LOCATION:Lynnwood Public Library\, 19200 44th Ave W\, Lynnwood\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250416T004519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T004519Z
UID:10000129-1765375200-1765382400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Want to help make a difference in our community and our local beaches? Join the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watchers in collaboration with Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee for a beach cleanup event at Picnic Park on December 10th at 2pm. \nLocation: 7231 Picnic Point Road\, Edmonds\, WA 98036 \nQuestions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator\, Jonathan Robinson at jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/beach-clean-up-7/
LOCATION:Picnic Point County Park\, 7231 Picnic Point Road\, Edmonds\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beach Clean Up,Beach Watchers,Natural Resources Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snohomish%20County%20WSU%20Beach%20Watchers":MAILTO:jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T223917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175154Z
UID:10000142-1763577000-1763584200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants
DESCRIPTION:Learn proper soil and fertility management and how to grow healthy soil for healthy crops. You’ll learn the answers to: What makes a good soil? How do you improve it? What is fertility? To till or not to till?  In addition\, you’ll learn 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. \nSpeakers:\nPete Mackay\, a Master Gardener since 2015\, has been an active member of the Snohomish County Master Gardener program assisting with clinics\, demonstration gardens\, potting parties\, and the annual plant sale. Always eager to add to his expertise\, Pete takes part in the Native Plant/Animal and Perennial study groups\, as well as mentoring new Master Gardener interns and other organizational roles. \nJackie Trimble has been a Master Gardener since 2009\, but gardening has been a passion all her life. She considers herself a lifelong learner and continues to enjoy the peace and satisfaction that gardening provides and marvel at what she has yet to learn. She serves as President of the Snohomish County Master Gardener Foundation and as the chair of the Education Outreach committee. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event.  \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-healthy-soil-healthy-plants/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250410T001744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T001744Z
UID:10000122-1763200800-1763215200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!\n\nYou can bring your vacuums\, lamps\, 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. The Repair Cafe can fix your items and keep stuff from going to the landfill!\n\nPlease note:\n\nWe cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair\, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you.\nWe don’t guarantee repairs\, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So\, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist.\nAt these free repair events\, we may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item\, the type of repair needed\, the fixers available\, or for other reasons. We cannot work on cell phones or Apple products.\nTwo item maximum per meeting. First come\, first served.\nPlease arrive before 1PM for most repairs\, as the last hour is usually filled with completing repairs rather than taking on new projects.\n\nWhat We Repair:\n\nTabletop appliances (e.g. toasters\, blenders\, coffee pots\, etc.)\nOur most popular items: vacuums and lamps\nToys\nBicycles\nComputer software issues (e.g. storage issues\, long loading times\, email\, etc.)\n\nWe cannot take apart complex electronics like phones\, gaming consoles\, laptops\, and Apple products in general\n\n\nClothing mending and small hemming\nSimple jewelry repair (e.g. broken clasp\, missing link\, etc.)\nHome decor\nAnd much more!\n\nSteps To Participate:\n\nArrive at the Marysville Library between 10am and 2pm.\nRepair Specialists will be on-site to help with your item and will work with you on repairing.\n\n\nNext Repair Cafe:\nTBA early 2026 \n\nQuestions?\nContact the WSU Snohomish Sustainable Communities Coordinator Kellee Byard at Kellee.Byard@wsu.eduor via phone at 425-357-6027\n\nWant to be Repair Cafe Volunteer Fixer or learn more about Snohomish County WSU Extension’s Sustainable Community Stewards Program? Visit the Sustainable Community Stewards page. https://tinyurl.com/WSUSustainability
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/repair-cafe-november-2025/
LOCATION:Marysville Library\, 6120 Grove St\, Marysville\, WA\, 98270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Community Stewards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250416T003430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T003430Z
UID:10000126-1762077600-1762084800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Want to help make a difference in our community and our local beaches? Join the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watchers in collaboration with Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee for a beach cleanup event at Howarth Beach on November 2nd at 10am. \nLocation: 1127 Olympic Blvd\, Everett\, WA 98203 \nQuestions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator\, Jonathan Robinson at jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/beach-clean-up-4/
LOCATION:Howarth Park\, 1127 Olympic Blvd\, Everett\, WA\, 98203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beach Clean Up,Beach Watchers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snohomish%20County%20WSU%20Beach%20Watchers":MAILTO:jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250410T001606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T001606Z
UID:10000121-1760788800-1760803200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!\n\nYou can bring your vacuums\, lamps\, 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. The Repair Cafe can fix your items and keep stuff from going to the landfill!\n\nPlease note:\n\nWe cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair\, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you.\nWe don’t guarantee repairs\, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So\, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist.\nAt these free repair events\, we may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item\, the type of repair needed\, the fixers available\, or for other reasons. We cannot work on cell phones or Apple products.\nTwo item maximum per meeting. First come\, first served.\nPlease arrive before 3PM for most repairs\, as the last hour is usually filled with completing repairs rather than taking on new projects.\n\nWhat We Repair:\n\nTabletop appliances (e.g. toasters\, blenders\, coffee pots\, etc.)\nOur most popular items: vacuums and lamps\nToys\nBicycles\nComputer software issues (e.g. storage issues\, long loading times\, email\, etc.)\n\nWe cannot take apart complex electronics like phones\, gaming consoles\, laptops\, and Apple products in general\n\n\nClothing mending and small hemming\nSimple jewelry repair (e.g. broken clasp\, missing link\, etc.)\nHome decor\nAnd much more!\n\nSteps To Participate:\n\nArrive at the Evergreen Branch of Everett Public Library between 12pm and 4pm.\nRepair Specialists will be on-site to help with your item and will work with you on repairing.\n\n\nNext Repair Cafe:\n\nSaturday\, November 15th\n10am – 2pm\nMarysville Library\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the WSU Snohomish Sustainable Communities Coordinator Kellee Byard at Kellee.Byard@wsu.eduor via phone at 425-357-6027\n\nWant to be Repair Cafe Volunteer Fixer or learn more about Snohomish County WSU Extension’s Sustainable Community Stewards Program? Visit the Sustainable Community Stewards page. https://tinyurl.com/WSUSustainability
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/repair-cafe-october-2025/
LOCATION:Evergreen Branch Everett Public Library\, 9512 Evergreen Way\, Everett\, WA\, 98204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Community Stewards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250801T223719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T175320Z
UID:10000141-1759948200-1759955400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Growing Groceries: Starting a Vegetable Garden
DESCRIPTION:  \nIncludes a discussion on site selection\, raised beds\, planning your crop calendar\, plant families\, inter-cropping\, succession planting\, and crop rotation. We’ll also talk about raising vegetables in containers including container types\, soil\, drainage\, fertilizer\, irrigation\, and strategies for maximizing your harvest. \nSpeakers: \nLynn Riley\, a Washington State native\, has been growing vegetables most of her adult life\, first in pea patches around Seattle and later at her home in Snohomish County. A Master Gardener since 2015\, she enjoys growing food for family and friends and sharing her knowledge about vegetable gardening. Lynn currently serves as coordinator for the Kitchen Garden at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Jennings Park in Marysville. The vegetable gardens there produce over 3\,000 pounds of produce annually for the Marysville Food Bank. \nGrowing Groceries\nIn partnership with WSU Snohomish County Master Gardeners\, the Growing Groceries program brings beginning and experienced gardeners together with speakers and topics focused on growing healthy food using sustainable gardening practices. \nNo matter if you only have a tiny apartment deck\, small garden space\, or plenty of acreage you can grow fresh\, healthy food in a healthier\, more environmentally friendly way. \nDeveloped over the last decade\, our program goal is to increase community access to fresh\, healthy food by teaching the latest research-based techniques for growing food. \nWSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs; contact WSU Extension at 425-338-2400 at least two weeks prior to the event. \nWhere\nOnline via Zoom \nCost\nTake just the classes you want at $10 per class or save $20 and take all 15 for $130! \nRegistration\nRegistration is now open for the 2025-2026 Growing Groceries Education series. Visit GrowingGroceries2025.eventbrite.com to register. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate.  In this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time.\nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. Be sure you register with the same name and email address that you used for creating your Zoom account. \nOther classes in the series… \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/growing-groceries-starting-vegetable-garden/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250416T005236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T005236Z
UID:10000131-1759924800-1759932000@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Want to help make a difference in our community and our local beaches? Join the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watchers in collaboration with Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee for a beach cleanup event on October 8th at 12pm. \nLocation: TBD \nQuestions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator\, Jonathan Robinson at jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/beach-clean-up-9/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beach Clean Up,Beach Watchers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snohomish%20County%20WSU%20Beach%20Watchers":MAILTO:jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250416T004926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T004926Z
UID:10000130-1758366000-1758373200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Want to help make a difference in our community and our local beaches? Join the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watchers in collaboration with Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee for a beach cleanup event on September 20th at 11am. \nLocation: TBD \nQuestions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator\, Jonathan Robinson at jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/beach-clean-up-8/
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beach Clean Up,Beach Watchers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snohomish%20County%20WSU%20Beach%20Watchers":MAILTO:jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250410T001023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T001023Z
UID:10000120-1758362400-1758376800@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe September 2025 (Sustainamania)
DESCRIPTION:Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!\n\nYou can bring your vacuums\, lamps\, 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 from going to the landfill!\n\nThis Repair Cafe takes place during the city of Bothell’s Sustainamania! So\, before or after you have your item repaired\, check out the rest of the event that includes local low-waste artisans and business\, nonprofit and environmental organizations\, games and crafts\, live music\, and more!\n\nPlease note:\n\nWe cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair\, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you.\nWe don’t guarantee repairs\, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So\, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist.\nAt these free repair events\, we may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item\, the type of repair needed\, the fixers available\, or for other reasons. We cannot work on cell phones or Apple products.\nTwo item maximum per meeting. First come\, first served.\nPlease arrive before 1PM for most repairs\, as the last hour is usually filled with completing repairs rather than taking on new projects.\n\nWhat We Repair:\n\nTabletop appliances (e.g. toasters\, blenders\, coffee pots\, etc.)\nOur most popular items: vacuums and lamps\nToys\nBicycles\nComputer software issues (e.g. storage issues\, long loading times\, email\, etc.)\n\nWe cannot take apart complex electronics like phones\, gaming consoles\, laptops\, and Apple products in general\n\n\nClothing mending and small hemming\nSimple jewelry repair (e.g. broken clasp\, missing link\, etc.)\nHome decor\nAnd much more!\n\nSteps To Participate:\n\nArrive at Bothell City Hall between 10am and 2pm.Repair Specialists will be on-site to help with your item and will work with you on repairing.\n\n\nNext Repair Cafe:\n\nSaturday\, October 18th\n12pm – 4pm\nEverett Public Library\, Evergreen Branch\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the WSU Snohomish Sustainable Communities Coordinator Kellee Byard at Kellee.Byard@wsu.eduor via phone at 425-357-6027\n\nWant to be Repair Cafe Volunteer Fixer or learn more about Snohomish County WSU Extension’s Sustainable Community Stewards Program? Visit the Sustainable Community Stewards page. https://tinyurl.com/WSUSustainability
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/repair-cafe-september-2025-sustainamania/
LOCATION:Bothell City Hall Plaza\, 18415 101st Ave NE\, Bothell\, WA\, 98011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Community Stewards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250721T180302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T180302Z
UID:10000154-1757527200-1757536200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sustainable Community Stewards Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Community Stewards Fall 2025 Training\n  \nBecome a WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Steward and learn what can and can’t be recycled\, how to reduce waste\, and why individual and community-level actions make a difference towards climate change. Become more engaged in your local community by enrolling in this fall’s training sessions. \nThose who sign up will receive university-level training grounded in climate change science relevant both within Snohomish County and globally. The training shapes participants into informed community educators and prepares them for a volunteer commitment of at least 10 hours a year. A combination of engaging classroom presentations and discussions paired with behind-the-scenes field trips highlight this educational and community engagement opportunity. \nSchedule\nThe training is every Wednesday evening starting September 10th and ending November 5th\, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. There will be 6 in-person classes will be at the WSU Snohomish County Extension office at Willis Tucker Park\, 6705 Puget Park Dr.\, Snohomish\, and 3 classes will be on Zoom. Here is the schedule: \n\nIn-person: September 10th\nZoom: September 17th\nZoom: September 24th\nIn-person: October 1sts\nIn-person: October 8th\nIn-person: October 15th\nZoom: October 22nd\nIn-person: October 29th\nIn-person: November 5th\n\nTraining includes an overview of environmental sustainability and climate change solutions with a deep dive into waste reduction and recycling right. The training features presentations on environmental justice\, food waste prevention\, and the circular economy as well as home composting and DIY eco-friendly cleaning product demonstrations. Classes will feature speakers from WSU Extension\, Republic Services\, Seattle REconomy\, Zero Waste Washington\, and more. Further\, the training includes field trips to WM Cascade Recycling Facility\, the Brightwater treatment plant\, Cedar Grove Compost\, Snohomish County transfer station\, and an organic farm. \nThe course costs $60\, with accommodations and fee-waivers available upon request. WSU Snohomish County Extension programs are open to all without discrimination. Register online at https://bit.ly/wsuscs25  \nRegister before August 15th for 10% off. For more information\, visit the Sustainability Stewards website\, contact Kellee.byard@wsu.edu\, or call 425-357-6027. \n  \nRegister here!\nThe fee on Eventbrite covers all 9 classes. \n  \n \nCommunity Educators\n  \nOnce trained\, volunteers then give back to the community by sharing what they learned through various events\, projects and activities. Sustainable Community Stewards pledge to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours in one year. \nOne 2023 Sustainable Community Steward had this to say at the end of last year’s training\, “I have loved this class! I am so much more aware of my impacts now. I think each day about what changes I can make and have made since I started the training. Great perspective\, and new friends. Looking forward to the volunteer opportunities.” \nEach person gets to select which projects they work on\, with options like Styrofoam recycling events\, Repair Cafés\, Green Cleaning workshops\, the sustainability newsletter\, waste-sorting at events and more. We do not require any other training.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/sustainable-community-stewards-volunteer-training/2025-09-10/
LOCATION:Willis Tucker Park\, 6705 Puget Park Drvie\, Snohomish\, WA\, 98296\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Sustainable Community Stewards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250818T230307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T230307Z
UID:10000170-1756481400-1756490400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Virtual Office Hours August 29
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Office Hours – Friday\n\n\n\n4-H Staff will hold a Zoom channel open for your questions\, or just to chat. \n\n\n\nDays and Times\n\n\n\nEvery Friday\, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. (except National Holidays and as noted below). \n\n\n\nZoom Link \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 957 3902 6299 \n\n\n\nCall in for voice-only access: 253 215 8782
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/4-h-virtual-office-hours-august-29/
CATEGORIES:4-H Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250409T230717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T230717Z
UID:10000119-1755954000-1755968400@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Repair Cafe August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café!\n\nYou 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 from going to the landfill!\n\nPlease note:\n\nWe cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair\, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you.\nWe don’t guarantee repairs\, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So\, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist.\nAt these free repair events\, we may decline to work on any item – in advance or at the event – depending on the item\, the type of repair needed\, the fixers available\, or for other reasons. We cannot work on cell phones or Apple products.\nTwo item maximum per meeting. First come\, first served.\nPlease arrive before 4PM for most repairs\, as the last hour is usually filled with completing repairs rather than taking on new projects.\n\nWhat We Repair:\n\nTabletop appliances (e.g. toasters\, blenders\, coffee pots\, etc.)\nOur most popular items: vacuums and lamps\nToys\nBicycles\nComputer software issues (e.g. storage issues\, long loading times\, email\, etc.)\n\nWe cannot take apart complex electronics like phones\, gaming consoles\, laptops\, and Apple products in general\n\n\nClothing mending and small hemming\nSimple jewelry repair (e.g. broken clasp\, missing link\, etc.)\nHome decor\nAnd much more!\n\nSteps To Participate:\n\nArrive at the Snohomish Library between 1pm and 5pm.Repair Specialists will be on-site to help with your item and will work with you on repairing.\n\n\nNext Repair Cafe:\n\nSaturday\, September 20th\n10am – 2pm\nBothell City Hall\n\n\nQuestions?\nContact the WSU Snohomish Sustainable Communities Coordinator Kellee Byard at Kellee.Byard@wsu.eduor via phone at 425-357-6027\n\nWant to be Repair Cafe Volunteer Fixer or learn more about Snohomish County WSU Extension’s Sustainable Community Stewards Program? Visit the Sustainable Community Stewards page. https://tinyurl.com/WSUSustainability
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/repair-cafe-august-2025/
LOCATION:Snohomish Library\, 311 Maple Ave\, Snohomish\, WA\, 98290\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Community Stewards
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250818T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T230323Z
UID:10000168-1755876600-1755885600@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:4-H Virtual Office Hours August 22
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Office Hours – Friday\n\n\n\n4-H Staff will hold a Zoom channel open for your questions\, or just to chat. \n\n\n\nDays and Times\n\n\n\nEvery Friday\, 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. (except National Holidays and as noted below). \n\n\n\nZoom Link \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 957 3902 6299 \n\n\n\nCall in for voice-only access: 253 215 8782
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/4-h-virtual-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:4-H Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250128T211501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211501Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 6: Basics of Pressure Canning
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person  \nIn the sixth and final class in the Preserve the Harvest series\, we will cover the basics of Pressure canning.  Pressure canning is the only safe way to can low-acid foods\, such as vegetables and meats. You will learn the science behind pressure canning recommendations\, as well as the basics of using a pressure canner at home based on current USDA canning guidelines.  In addition\, there will be plenty of time for your canning questions after the presentation. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video will be available to watch for the next year.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom \nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration \nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024. \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-6-basics-pressure-canning-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250416T004259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T004259Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Want to help make a difference in our community and our local beaches? Join the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watchers in collaboration with Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee for a beach cleanup event at Picnic Park on August 13th at 1pm. \nLocation: 7231 Picnic Point Road\, Edmonds\, WA 98036 \nQuestions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator\, Jonathan Robinson at jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/beach-clean-up-6/
LOCATION:Picnic Point County Park\, 7231 Picnic Point Road\, Edmonds\, WA\, 98036\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beach Clean Up,Beach Watchers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snohomish%20County%20WSU%20Beach%20Watchers":MAILTO:jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250626T195730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T195730Z
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SUMMARY:Upcycled Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful collage art using recycled paper you can find around the house!\n  \nJoin volunteers from WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards for a free workshop on Tuesday\, August 12th from 1pm to 3pm at the Mountlake Terrace Library. Participants will create upcycled art and learn how to reduce waste in Snohomish County. The workshop will be held in the meeting room at Mountlake Terrace Library. We encourage participants to bring old magazines\, newspapers\, and other paper materials from home for collaging. We will provide all other collage supplies. \nThe workshop will begin with a short presentation on reducing your impact on the Earth. The sustainability coordinator will explain how art can be a mode for positive environmental change and encouraging reducing and reusing what we regard as “waste.” Then\, an art teacher will lead a guided collage activity using recycled paper. \nThe age requirement is 13 and up as we use X-Acto knives and acrylic glue. \nHead to https://bit.ly/MLTupcycle to register on Mountlake Terrace Library’s webpage for the workshop.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/upcycled-art-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Mountlake Terrace Sno-Isle Library\, 23300 58th Ave W\, Mountlake Terrace\, WA\, 98043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250303T234013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T234013Z
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SUMMARY:The Perennial Path: A Walk & Talk Series - Oddballs & Weirdos
DESCRIPTION:This is the fourth of a free\, informal educational series in our beautiful Perennial Border Demonstration Garden\, presented by the Snohomish County WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Your speaker is Lee Borgatta\, Master Gardener and Evergreen Arboretum board member. \nFor this month’s topic\, Oddballs and Weirdos\, Lee will tell you all about some of the unusual and interesting plant specimens in the garden\, and how to grow them yourself. \nMeet by the blue arches\, dress for the weather and come prepared to ask questions!
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/perennial-path-walk-talk-series-oddballs-weirdos/
LOCATION:Evergreen Arboretum\, 237 Alverson Blvd\, Everett\, WA\, 98201\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Home & Garden Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snohomish%20County%20WSU%20Master%20Gardeners":MAILTO:snocomg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250128T211407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T211407Z
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SUMMARY:Preserve the Harvest 5: Tomatoes\, Salsa\, & Relish
DESCRIPTION:[section ][row layout=”side-right” padding=”pad-bottom”][column ][textblock ] \nOnline via Zoom and In-person\n\nLearn how to turn the local abundance of tomatoes and fresh vegetables into jars of color and flavor for the dreary days of winter. \nFifth 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. \nA list of recommended resources will be provided via email the next day to those registered along with a link to a video recording of the class. The video recording will be available to watch for the next year.  Limited in-person spots are available for those that would like to see the live demonstration at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA. \nUsing Zoom\nBecause of security issues\, we suggest you have your own Zoom account to participate\, and in this case\, you must have your Zoom account set up and be registered for the webinar at least three hours before the webinar start time. \nYou can easily create a free Zoom account if you do not already have one. \n[/column][column ][textblock ] \nRegistration\nCost is $10 per class or save when you purchase all six classes! \nIf you sign up for the whole series\, you will receive the video recordings from all the classes\, including those that have already occurred. \nTo register for the Online classes\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-online.eventbrite.com \nTo register for the In-person classes at Stilly Valley Health Connections in Arlington\, WA\nhttps://preserve-the-harvest-2025-inperson.eventbrite.com \nOther classes in the series\nBasics of Pressure Canning – Wednesday\, August 14\, 2024\, 6:00–8:30pm \n[/column][/row][/section] \nFor more information\, please contact Rosy Smit\, WSU Snohomish County Extension Consumer Food Safety and Preservation Advisor\, FoodSafety.SnoCo@wsu.edu\, (425) 357-6024.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/preserve-harvest-5-tomatoes-salsa-relish/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, WA
CATEGORIES:Agriculture Events,All Events,Food Preservation,Home & Garden Event,Sustainable Community Stewards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rosy%20Smit":MAILTO:rosy.smit@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250709T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T213126Z
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SUMMARY:August Styrofoam Recycling Collection Event
DESCRIPTION:Do you have Styrofoam occupying your home? Filling up garages\, corners\, and closets? Then bring your (clean) Styrofoam to our FREE collection event on Saturday\, August 2nd from 10am to 12pm (2-hour collection window) to the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park!\n\nVolunteers from the Snohomish County WSU Sustainable Community Stewards will be waiting in the parking lot near the Northwest Stream Center at 600 128th St. SE\, Everett\, WA to collect your materials\, which will then be transported to Styro Recycle in Kent.\n\nCollection will take place from 10am to 12pm. Please bring food or monetary donations for a local food bank!\n\n\nYou can bring:\n\nCLEAN\, DRY\, TAPE AND LABEL FREE\n\nStyrofoam to-go containers and food trays\nbagged Styrofoam packing peanuts (Please check that they are not the biodegradable kind)\nbubble wrap\nLPDE #4 foam\nStyrofoam block packaging\, coolers\, and sheets\nPink\, blue\, or gray XPS foam insulation.\n\nUNACCEPTED ITEMS:\n\nSpray-in foam\nInsta-Pak foam\nGrey insta-pak foam\nFoil-lined foam\nHot tub covers\n\nFor more information on what we do and don’t take\, please head to the StyroRecycle website. \nFunded by Snohomish County Solid Waste. For questions\, email the coordinator Kellee Byard at kellee.byard@wsu.edu or call 425-357-6027
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/august-styrofoam-recycling-collection-event/
LOCATION:Northwest Stream Center\, 600 128th St SE\, Everett\, WA\, 98208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Community Stewards
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T160259
CREATED:20250416T002723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T002723Z
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SUMMARY:Beach Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Want to help make a difference in our community and our local beaches? Join the Snohomish County WSU Beach Watchers in collaboration with Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee for a beach cleanup event at Howarth Beach on July 27th at 1pm. \nLocation: 1127 Olympic Blvd\, Everett\, WA 98203 \nQuestions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator\, Jonathan Robinson at jonathan.w.robinson@wsu.edu
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/event/beach-clean-up-3/
LOCATION:Howarth Park\, 1127 Olympic Blvd\, Everett\, WA\, 98203\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Beach Clean Up,Beach Watchers
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