{"id":7769,"date":"2025-03-20T16:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T23:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=7769"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:52:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:52:28","slug":"e-newsletter-mar-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-mar-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Mar 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Extension Stevens County Newsletter<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest news, projects, workshops, free resources, and more. Keep Reading!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png\" alt=\"WSU Extension Logo\" class=\"wp-image-6580\" width=\"193\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row alignnone size-medium wp-image-3325 wsu-row--halves\" >\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=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Snowdrops-792x733.jpg\" alt=\"Snowdrops flowers in early Spring\" class=\"wp-image-8030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Snowdrops-792x733.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Snowdrops-396x366.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Snowdrops-768x710.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Snowdrops-1536x1421.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Snowdrops-2048x1894.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snowdrops Flowers in early Spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension Website &#8211; NEW &amp; Improved!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/\">Stevens County | Washington State University<\/a> &#8211; easier to read and navigate!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broadband News<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First Major Broadband Project Groundbreaking bringing High-Speed Internet to Stevens County!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener Happenings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>7 new Master Gardener Interns for 2025!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;From the Ground Up&#8221;<\/strong> Workshop\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 19th, 9a-3p<\/strong> &#8211; 16 classes in one day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APRIL Library classes:  <strong>Firewise Landscaping<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Happenings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meat &#8216;n Good Time<\/strong> &#8211; Livestock Judging Contest &amp; Showmanship Clinic:  April 5th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">March-April Calendar and Resources<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-4\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#BAT\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-square.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-square.png 735w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-square-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-square-198x198.png 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Broadband Action Team logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 35% 48%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#BAT\">\t\t\t\tBroadband Action Team (BAT)\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#master-gardener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/master-gardener.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/master-gardener.png 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/master-gardener-198x198.png 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program flower logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#master-gardener\">\t\t\t\tMaster Gardener News\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#master-gardener\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#4h-happenings\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/4h.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/4h.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/4h-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here with 4-H shamrock logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#4h-happenings\">\t\t\t\t4-H Happenings\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#4h-happenings\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#events-calendar\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/events.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/events.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/events-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Aerial photo of Stevens Valley in the summer. The valley is lush and green and the layers of mountains are shades of blue fading into the distance.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#events-calendar\">\t\t\t\tOther Events, Resources, &amp; Calendar\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#events-calendar\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"BAT\" >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broadband Action Team (BAT) News<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-e1741824166978-792x303.png\" alt=\"Broadband Action Team logo\" class=\"wp-image-8031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-e1741824166978-792x303.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-e1741824166978-396x151.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-e1741824166978-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-e1741824166978-1536x587.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SC-ST-BAT-logo-with-TM-2020-e1741824166978.png 2034w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TEDD Breaks Ground on First Major Broadband Project<br>to Bring High-Speed Internet to Central Stevens County<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/High-Speed-Internet-Groundbreaking-e1742505372518-792x481.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of 9 people wearing safety vests, standing in a field, and each holding a gold shovel.  Project leaders from key stakeholder groups gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of a Stevens County broadband project years in the making. \nFrom left: Steve Schulte, NoaNet-Project Manager; Brent Smith, NoaNet-OSP Engineer; Nick Ulrich, NoaNet-Deployment Manager; Bert Klimas, Stevens \nCounty Broadband Action Team (BAT); Justin Defries, NeuBeam; Jim Cooper, Paramount-General Foreman; Frank Metlow, Tri-County Economic Development \nDistrict-Deputy Executive Director; Greg Young-Stevens County Commissioner; and Mike Stotts, Northwest Line Builders-Foreman.  Photo courtesy of TEDD.\" class=\"wp-image-8050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/High-Speed-Internet-Groundbreaking-e1742505372518-792x481.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/High-Speed-Internet-Groundbreaking-e1742505372518-396x241.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/High-Speed-Internet-Groundbreaking-e1742505372518-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/High-Speed-Internet-Groundbreaking-e1742505372518.jpg 978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Project leaders from key stakeholder groups gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of a Stevens County broadband project years in the making. <br>From left: Steve Schulte, NoaNet-Project Manager; Brent Smith, NoaNet-OSP Engineer; Nick Ulrich, NoaNet-Deployment Manager; Bert Klimas, Stevens <br>County Broadband Action Team (BAT); Justin Defries, NeuBeam; Jim Cooper, Paramount-General Foreman; Frank Metlow, Tri-County Economic Development <br>District-Deputy Executive Director; Greg Young-Stevens County Commissioner; and Mike Stotts, Northwest Line Builders-Foreman.  Photo courtesy of TEDD.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tri County Economic Development District (TEDD) held a groundbreaking ceremony today at the historic former Rice General Store, located at the intersection of WA-25 and Orin-Rice Road in Rice, WA. This event marks the start of TEDD\u2019s first fully funded broadband infrastructure project, launching the transformative Central Zone Project. Funded by the Washington State Broadband Office, this initiative will deploy a hybrid network with fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) and wireless technologies designed to bring high-speed broadband to homes, businesses, and critical public safety installations across central Stevens County.<br>The Central Zone Project will provide service along Highway 25 from south of Kettle Falls to Rice, and along Orin-Rice Road and Marble Valley Basin Road to Addy. The deployment includes both underground and overhead fiber optic infrastructure, delivering FTTP services to 508 locations. In addition, a next-generation fixed wireless network will extend broadband access to another 1,260 customers. In total, the project will impact 1,768 premises, including 491 residences, 11 businesses, and six local fire stations \u2013 an essential upgrade for emergency response in a region with a history of wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis project is a milestone for the years of hard work by the Stevens County \/ Spokane Tribe Broadband Action Team,\u201d said Debra Hansen of WSU Stevens County Extension. \u201cMany community members and agencies have worked tirelessly to solve our connectivity issues through education and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels. We\u2019re all excited to see this fiber go into the ground.\u201d<br>A standout feature of this initiative is its open-access network model. Once completed, the network will be publicly owned and operated, allowing any qualified internet service provider to offer services. This competitive approach has been proven to lower costs and enhance service quality. In similar rural counties with open-access networks, high-speed broadband is available for an average of $70 per month. Residents and business owners can check if their location is included in the buildout by visiting the TEDD broadband portal at <a href=\"https:\/\/tedd.broadbandportal.net\/\">TEDD Broadband Portal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"master-gardener\" >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener News<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm-396x395.png\" alt=\"Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program flower logo\" class=\"wp-image-6282\" width=\"114\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm-396x395.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm.png 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 New Master Gardener students have completed &#8220;Basic Training&#8221; and were promoted from Trainees to Interns.  <\/h3>\n\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-card--style-horizontal-50\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-1-1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/5-of-6-student-presenters-FB-post-e1742511376119.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/5-of-6-student-presenters-FB-post-e1742511376119.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/5-of-6-student-presenters-FB-post-e1742511376119-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/5-of-6-student-presenters-FB-post-e1742511376119-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"5 of 7 Master Gardener Students shown giving their student presentations on the last day of Basic Training.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 47% 49%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLook for them at our local events, working hard to provide research-based solutions and information to our community&#8217;s local gardeners and plant owners.\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tTop Row from Left: Sandy D., Jackie G., Sue L.<br>Bottom Row for Left: Rachelle P., Christine G.<br>Not Pictured: Charlene H., James P.<br>Photo Credits:  Kathy H., created for the WSU Stevens County Master Gardeners Facebook page\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension Master Gardener Presentations at the Libraries of Stevens County<\/h2>\n\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-card--style-horizontal-25\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/losc.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Libraries of Stevens County logo.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Starting in February, the Master Gardeners will be presenting a different class each month and traveling to ALL the libraries in the county.&nbsp; Check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelosc.org\/\">LOSC Library website<\/a>&nbsp;for these and other offerings!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firewise Landscaping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter<\/strong>: Kathy Hansen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High on the list of concerns that Northeast Washington residents worry about in the warmer months is the threat of wildfires. Learn how your landscape can be the difference from losing your home or saving your home, and gain greater peace of mind during fire season.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apr 1st @ 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Lakeside Library (Nine Mile Falls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 2nd @ 6:00 p.m. \u2013 Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 3rd @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Kettle Falls Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 4th @ 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Northport Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 8th @11:00 a.m. \u2013 Loon Lake Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 8th @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Chewelah Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 9th @ 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Hunters Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAVE THE DATE!  April 19th<\/h2>\n\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card wsu-card--style-horizontal-25 wsu-card--layout-reversed wsu-spacing-after--none\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC-396x132.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC-792x264.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC-768x256.jpg 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Libraries of Stevens County logo.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">&#8220;From The Ground Up&#8221; &#8211; a one-day Home, Garden and Landscape Workshop with 16 classes to choose from<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong>  Spokane Community College &#8211; Colville Campus, 985 S Elm St., 4 classrooms running 4 classes concurrently<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--none\"><strong>WHAT:<\/strong>  Confirmed Presentations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Preserving the Harvest<\/td><td>Native Bees<\/td><td>Common Pests and Beneficial Insects<\/td><td>Waterwise Gardening<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best Practices for Managing Wildlife Conflict<br> in Your Home Landscape<\/td><td>Growing Grapes<\/td><td>Composting for Beginners<\/td><td>Firewise Landscaping<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your Garden Has Cooties! (Soil Microbiology)<\/td><td>Washington Bee Atlas<\/td><td>Raising Poultry<\/td><td>+ more!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Landscaping with Trees and Shrubs<\/td><td>Saving Seed<\/td><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIME:<\/strong>  Doors open at 8:30am, classes start at 9:00a, 10:15a, 12:30p, and 1:45p and end at 3:00pm<br>1-hour lunch break at 11:30am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration Details coming soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Master Gardener programs offered by WSU Extension in Stevens County, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/\">Gardening | Stevens County<\/a>, email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:linda.teller@wsu.edu\">Linda Teller<\/a>&nbsp;or call 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"4h-happenings\" >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Happenings<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/4H-Grows-Here-logo-300dp-square_sm-396x326.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Grows Here with 4-H shamrock logo\" class=\"wp-image-6606\" width=\"142\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/4H-Grows-Here-logo-300dp-square_sm-396x326.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/4H-Grows-Here-logo-300dp-square_sm.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meat \u2018n Good Time \u2013 Livestock Judging Contest and Showmanship Clinic &#8211; April 5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\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=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/meatngoodtime-792x602.jpg\" alt=\"Youth showing cows in a corral in front of a green field and a mountain in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-8033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/meatngoodtime-792x602.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/meatngoodtime-396x301.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/meatngoodtime-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/meatngoodtime-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/meatngoodtime-2048x1557.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAVE THE DATE! <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on <strong>April 5<\/strong>&nbsp;as Stevens County 4-H sponsors a Livestock Judging Contest and Showmanship Clinic. It is open to all youth ages 8-18 in 4-H, FFA, and Grange. The day begins at 9:30 am with registration followed by the judging contest. Then we will break for lunch. BBQ beef sandwiches will be provided and participants are asked to bring a side to share. After lunch there will be a showmanship clinic. The day ends with awards. It will be held at Marv and Helen Burgess\u2019 (292 Mantz Rickey Road in Colville). Contact Helen at 509-675-4942 with any questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about our 4-H program, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/\">4-H Youth | Stevens County<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sgordon@wsu.edu\">Shannon Rowley<\/a>, 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium\" id=\"events-calendar\">\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events Calendar<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--sxxsmall\">March-April (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mar 22nd, 10a-3p<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Chewelah Home &amp; Garden Show<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar 24th, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar 27th, 1-3p<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar 28th, 9a-5p<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 MG Answer Table @ Conservation District Tree Sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar 29th, 9a-12p<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 MG Answer Table @ Conservation District Tree Sale <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mar 31st, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 1st, 3:30p<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Lakeside Library (Nine Mile Falls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 2nd 6:00p<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 3rd, 1-3p<\/strong> \u2013 MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 3rd, 2p<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Kettle Falls Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 4th, 3:30p<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Northport Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 5th, 9:30a<\/strong> &#8211; 4-H Meat &#8216;n Good Time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 7th, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 8th,11a<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Loon Lake Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 8th, 2p<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Chewelah Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 9th, 4p<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Firewise Landscaping<\/em> @ Hunters Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 10th, 1-3p<\/strong> \u2013 MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 14th, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 17th, 1-3p<\/strong> \u2013 MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 19th, 9a-3p<\/strong> \u2013 &#8220;From the Ground Up&#8221; &#8211; Gardening Workshop @SCC-Colville Campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Events<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--medium\">Visit the WSU Extension Forestry page for several April forestry events in Eastern Washington:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/classes-and-events\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tForestry Classes &#8211; Northeast Region\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-before--xsmall wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/farmer-assistance-request-form\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tFarmer Assistance Request\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:AskaMasterGardener@stevensmg.org\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tAsk A Master Gardener (Submit Questions)\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StevensCo.MasterGardeners\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMaster Gardeners Facebook Page\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org\/episodes\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tThe Evergreen Thumb Podcast\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\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>WSU Extension Stevens County Newsletter JANUARY 2025 Latest news, projects, workshops, free resources, and more. 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