Growing Groceries: Growing on a small scale – in raised beds and containers
Online via Zoom WAOne of the best ways to maximize a small gardening area is to use containers, pots and raised beds as these offer flexibility and control over the growing environment, making them perfect for beginners or those with limited space.
Growing Groceries: Seed Starting and Growing Transplants
Online via Zoom WABeginning 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.
Upcycled Art Workshop
Community Resource Center Stanwood-Camano 9612 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA, United StatesOn 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! Join volunteers from WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Stewards at the Community Resource Center in Stanwood to create upcycled art and […]
Styrofoam Recycling Collection Event
Northwest Stream Center 600 128th St SE, Everett, WA, United StatesDo 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! The Snohomish County WSU Sustainable Community Stewards will be waiting in the parking […]
Growing Groceries: Growing Berries in Western Washington
Online via Zoom WATopics include variety selection, soil preferences, fertility, pruning, pest and disease management, and cultural requirements for strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and other small fruits.
Growing Groceries: Growing the Pea/Bean Family & the Basics of Cover Cropping
Online via Zoom WAWe'll cover the Legume family which includes peas, beans (both green and dry), and lentils as well as the one member of the Solanaceous family that can be planted out early – potatoes! Discussion of all includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
Repair Cafe
Mountlake Terrace Sno-Isle Library 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA, United StatesGot broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Café! You 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 […]
Growing Groceries: Growing Fruit Trees in Western Washington
Online via Zoom WALearn 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.
Growing Groceries: Basics of Irrigation & Weed Management
Online via Zoom WAJoin 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.
Growing Groceries: Growing the Onion and Beet Families
Online via Zoom WAThe onion (Allium) family includes garlic, leeks, and shallots as well. The beet (Chenopod) family includes everyone’s favorite, spinach, as well as chard and quinoa. Discussion of both families includes variety selection, cultural requirements, common diseases and pests.
Clothing Repair Workshop
Lynnwood Public Library 19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA, United StatesJoin 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! There 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 […]
Beach Clean-Up
Picnic Point County Park 7231 Picnic Point Road, Edmonds, WA, United StatesWant 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. Location: 7231 Picnic Point Road, Edmonds, WA 98036 Questions? Contact Beach Watcher Program Coordinator, Jonathan […]