Join Us for a Free Viewing of the Documentary “Women’s Work: The Untold Story of America’s Female Farmers”
Willis Tucker Park 6705 Puget Park Drvie, Snohomish, WA, United StatesOn Tuesday, March 31st, WSU Extension Snohomish County will screen the documentary "Women's Work: The Untold Story of America's Female Farmers" at Willis Tucker Community Park. We hope you'll join us. Offering a unique perspective on the contributions of female farmers in America, this documentary features insightful interviews, highlights the resilience and creativity of women […]
Growing Groceries: Pests, Predators, and Pollinators and an Introduction to IPM
Online via Zoom WALearn to identify some of the insects found in our gardens, how many of them help our gardens flourish and basics of managing disease and insect pests in the home garden using Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Learn a variety of techniques including prevention, cultural practices like row covers, mulching, and more.
DIY Green Cleaning Workshop
Mill Creek Library 15429 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA, United StatesDIY environmentally and budget friendly cleaning products 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. This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 25th from 1pm to 2pm. It will be at the Mill Creek Library. First, […]
Repair Cafe
Community Resource Center Stanwood-Camano 9612 271st St NW, Stanwood, 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: Basics of Seed Saving
Online via Zoom WAWe will discuss the basics of seed saving including cross-pollination and self-pollination, isolation, open-pollinated varieties versus hybrid varieties, collection, cleaning, drying and storage.
Evergreen Perennials
Evergreen Arboretum Demonstration Garden 145 Alverson Blvd, Everett, United States
Growing Groceries: Growing the Cucumber, Squash and Melon Family
Online via Zoom WAThis class in the Growing Groceries series will focus on growing all things Cucurbit! From luscious melons to giant pumpkins, summer squash to zucchini and winter squash we'll cover all these amazing vegetables and cucumbers too!
Bowling with Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Evergreen Lanes 5111 Caremont Way, Everett, WAJoin the Youth Advisory Council for a fun afternoon of bowling (FREE-Costs paid by YAC budget)! Evergreen Lanes in central Everett is a cool, vintage bowling venue with an old-school arcade, as well. (Tickets for a quarter!) Please sign up to participate! All 4-H youth are welcome!
Beach Clean-up at Howarth Park
Howarth Park 1127 Olympic Blvd, Everett, WA, United StatesWSU Beach Watchers aim to keep Snohomish County’s beaches beautiful and trash free by holding a beach clean-up at Howarth Park (meet at off leash dog area beach access) in collaboration with the Snohomish County Marine Resource Committee. Refreshment will be provided.
4-H Tack Sale
Evergreen State Fairgrounds 14405 - 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA, United StatesNeed horse tack? Get it at the 4-H Tack Sale! This is the primary fundraiser for the Snohomish County 4-H Horse Program. Have horse tack to donate or consign? Contact snoco4htacksale@gmail.com
Growing Groceries: Growing the Carrot, Lettuce, Corn, Broccoli & Rhubarb Families
Online via Zoom WAThe Carrot (Apiaceae) family also includes parsnips, celery and with many herbs like dill, fennel, and caraway. We will cover members of the lettuce (Asteraceae) family, as well as the corn (Poaceae) family, broccoli (Brassicaceae) family which includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, mustard, Brussels sprouts and as well as the buckwheat (Polygonaceae) family which includes rhubarb and sorrel. Topics covered include variety selection, cultural requirements, and common pests and diseases affecting these families.
Growing Groceries: Growing in Plastic Structures and Shoulder Season Crops
Online via Zoom WAAn unheated greenhouse or cold frame can be used to grow greens during winter, start warm season annuals, propagate landscape perennials, and shelter frost tender plants through the winter chill. Besides greens like spinach and lettuce, you can grow cold-tolerant veggies such as cabbage and broccoli in a cold frame or hoop house.