{"id":22258,"date":"2018-03-28T10:48:20","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T17:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?page_id=22258"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:58:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T22:58:55","slug":"training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/training\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Community Stewards Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-792x396.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-792x396.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-396x198.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Waste-Warriors-Banner-198x99.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-spacing-before--none\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/\">Sustainable Community Stewards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/training\/\">Sustainability Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/repair-cafe\/\">Repair Cafe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/food-waste-prevention\/\">Food Waste Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/speakers\/\">Sustainability Speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/sustainability-resources\/\">Sustainability Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The next training starts this May!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn what can and can\u2019t be recycled, and why, along with how individual actions can make a difference with climate change by becoming a&nbsp;<strong>WSU Sustainable Community Steward<\/strong>. Become more engaged in your local community<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>by enrolling in this fall\u2019s training sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who sign up will receive university-level training grounded in climate change science relevant both within Snohomish County and globally. The training is designed to help people become informed community educators, preparing for a<strong>&nbsp;volunteer commitment of at least 3 events per year<\/strong>&nbsp;A combination of engaging classroom presentations and discussions paired with behind-the-scenes field trips highlight this educational and community engagement opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classes take place each Wednesday evening, 6:00 &#8211; 8:30pm, starting May 13th and ending after June 10th<\/strong>. Classes are held at the WSU Snohomish County Extension office at Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Dr., Snohomish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The spring training series is 5 weeks long with weekday field trips and evening classes. Field tour schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Household Hazardous Waste Facility\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, May 21st | 10am &#8211; 12pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WM Cascade Recycling Center\n<ul>\n<li>Thursday, May 28th | 1pm &#8211; 3pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cedar Grove Compost\n<ul>\n<li>Friday, June 5th | 10am &#8211; 12pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Training includes an overview of environmental sustainability and climate change solutions with a deep dive into waste reduction and proper recycling. Other presentations include food waste prevention, zero waste legislation, home composting, and the circular economy, and there will be some interactive workshops. Classes will feature speakers from WSU Extension, Republic Services, Zero Waste Washington, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to apply the new knowledge during volunteer events and be an environmental advocate in your daily life. Field trips to the WM Cascade Recycling Facility, Cedar Grove Compost, and the Snohomish County Household Hazardous Waste Facility are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The spring course costs $40<\/strong>, with accommodations and fee-waivers are available upon request. WSU Snohomish County Extension programs are open to all without discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/waste-warriors-volunteer-training-series-tickets-1985074427048?aff=oddtdtcreator&#038;keep_tld=true\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister here!\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Educators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once 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 30 hours in one year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One 2025 Sustainable Community Steward had this to say at the end of their training, \u201cI 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. I&#8217;ve gained a great new perspective, and new friends.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Volunteer opportunities include:&nbsp;<\/strong>Running Repair Cafes, where attendees bring broken items to be fixed; helping event participants sort their trash into the recycling, compost, and landfill bins; special recycling events such as collecting Styrofoam; our educational, sustainability newsletter; workshops on household hazardous waste, upcycling and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more info, contact <a href=\"mailto:Kellee.byard@wsu.edu\">Kellee.byard@wsu.edu<\/a> or call 425-357-6027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potential topics covered in the Sustainable Community Stewards training.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Sustainability 101<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recycling Right and Waste Diversion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero Waste Legislative Update and Tips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Waste Prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backyard Composting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renewable Energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water Conservation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Drawdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our Plastic Problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Circular Economy and Systems of Reuse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicating with your Community \u2013 Graduation!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[image img_src=&quot;https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2053\/2023\/06\/Sustainable-Community-Stewards-banner.png&quot; img_id=&quot;35813&quot; alt=&quot;Photo of a group of people wearing hard hats and posing in front of a wind turbine farm&quot; ] Sustainable Community Steward Training Next offering begins Wednesday, September 10th, 6 &#8211; 8:30pm.&amp;hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":34696,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_expiration_date":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22258"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22258"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45780,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/22258\/revisions\/45780"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34696"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}