{"id":9513,"date":"2026-04-06T17:02:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=9513"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:05:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:05:21","slug":"e-newsletter-apr-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-apr-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Apr 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Top\">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\">April 2026<\/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=\"aligncenter 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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Showers Bring May Flowers!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Rainbow_spring_rain-e1775514316742-792x670.jpg\" alt=\"Bright Rainbow with spring trees in the rain and a bit of snow on the ground\" class=\"wp-image-9538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Rainbow_spring_rain-e1775514316742-792x670.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Rainbow_spring_rain-e1775514316742-396x335.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Rainbow_spring_rain-e1775514316742-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Rainbow_spring_rain-e1775514316742.jpg 887w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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\"><a href=\"#master-gardener\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;<strong>From the Ground Up&#8221; Gardening Workshop<\/strong> &#8211; April 11th Classes filling up!!  <em>Register before April 9th!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spring Plant Exchange (NEW Location)<\/strong> &#8211; May 2nd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#4h-happenings\">4-H Happenings<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meat &#8216;N Good Time &#8211; <\/strong>April 25th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Agriculture\">Agriculture <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spring Conservation Fair &#8211; Ferry Co Fairgrounds<\/strong>! &#8211; Apr 25th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Forestry\">Forestry<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Coached Planning &#8211; Forest Stewardship Shortcourse<\/strong> &#8211; Starting April 29th &#8211; June 30th, Wednesdays, 2:00 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#events-calendar\">April Calendar and Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\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=\"#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\/>\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 Gardeners\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\/>\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=\"#Agriculture\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Agriculture Logo.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 35% 48%\"\r\n\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=\"#Agriculture\">\t\t\t\tAgriculture News\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=\"#Forestry\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991.jpg 2086w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-396x324.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-792x648.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-1536x1257.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-2048x1676.jpg 2048w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2086px) 100vw, 2086px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Two people looking at a tree and taking measurements.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 53% 67%\"\r\n\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=\"#Forestry\">\t\t\t\tForestry News\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=\"#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\/>\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 &amp; Resources\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\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-crimson\"  >\r\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=\"140\" height=\"140\" 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: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">THIS SATURDAY!  April 11th &#8220;From the Ground Up&#8221; Gardening Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have an incredible array of presenters and topics for the 2026 &#8220;From the Ground Up&#8221; Gardening Workshop!  You won&#8217;t want to miss this day of learning and information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fruit Trees and Pruning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Biochar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compost &amp; Vegetable Garden Maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating Between the Rows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewise Landscaping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go Native!  The Why, What, and How of our Native Plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing Mushrooms at Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing Veggies Year-round in NE WA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydroponics for Beginners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollinators and Pesticides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raisin&#8217; Cane: Grape Care in NE WA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategies for Control of Noxious Weeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waterwise Gardening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/Flyer-header-for-webpage_Lg.png\" alt=\"Stevens County Extension Master Gardeners Present: &quot;From the Ground Up&quot; Gardening Workshop\" class=\"wp-image-9314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/Flyer-header-for-webpage_Lg.png 500w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/Flyer-header-for-webpage_Lg-396x275.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC-792x264.jpg\" alt=\"Logo for Spokane Community College Colville Center\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" srcset=\"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-396x132.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/SCC-Center-Colville-FC.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/educational-outreach\/workshops-2\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tFULL Schedule and Speaker Details\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Workshop Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C20607_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tPurchase Tickets\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C20607_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/qr_code-for-store-page.png\" alt=\"QR Code for purchasing workshop tickets.  Goes to website: https:\/\/secure.touchnet.net\/C20607_ustores\/web\/store_main.jsp?STOREID=93\" class=\"wp-image-9364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/qr_code-for-store-page.png 250w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/qr_code-for-store-page-198x198.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong>  Saturday, April 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong>  9:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong>  SCC &#8211; Colville Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Address: <\/strong> 985 South Elm St, Colville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>&nbsp;  $25 per person\/ $40 per couple ($30 at the door but no lunch option)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A $10 lunch option is available when you buy your ticket before April 9th.  \n<ul>\n<li>Gluten-Free and Vegetarian options available.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our local Mr. Sub is providing these lunches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPRING Plant Exchange &#8211; May 2nd!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"281\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Plant-Exchange-Slogan.png\" alt=\"Master Gardener Plant Exchange slogan: Have a Plant? Bring a Plant. Need a Plant? Take a Plant.\" class=\"wp-image-9539\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Have a Plant?  Bring a Plant.\nNeed a Plant?  Take a Plant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">NEW LOCATION!  WSU Extension office &#8211; parking lot!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>986 S Main Street <\/strong>&#8211; Colville, WA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starts at 9:00 a.m., ending around noon or until we have no more plants\n<ul>\n<li>Street Dogs &#8211; Hot Dog vendor will be in his usual place, if you&#8217;re hungry!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tour our new <strong>Seed Library<\/strong> in the office!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer\/Plant Clinic will be available &#8211; bring us your questions!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\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 is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Sherry-Kati-customers-w-foreground-plants_sm-792x606.jpg\" alt=\"Plant Exchange shows people scanning the plants displayed on tables under a WSU Cougar canopy.\" class=\"wp-image-7934\" width=\"529\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Sherry-Kati-customers-w-foreground-plants_sm-792x606.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Sherry-Kati-customers-w-foreground-plants_sm-396x303.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Sherry-Kati-customers-w-foreground-plants_sm-768x588.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/03\/Sherry-Kati-customers-w-foreground-plants_sm.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/01\/KathyBJean-with-plants-792x680.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardeners Kathy B., Jean P., Phil T., Sheree C., and Dana C. working at one of the Plant Exchange events\" class=\"wp-image-9122\" width=\"472\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/01\/KathyBJean-with-plants-792x680.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/01\/KathyBJean-with-plants-396x340.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/01\/KathyBJean-with-plants-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/01\/KathyBJean-with-plants.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\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 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<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-vineyard\"  >\r\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  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Meat &#8216;N Good Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock Judging Contest and Showmanship Clinic<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\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=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/cow-pic-792x594.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of brown and white cows in a field\" class=\"wp-image-9357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/cow-pic-792x594.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/cow-pic-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/cow-pic-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/cow-pic.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/pigs-792x528.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of a young pig in a pen\" class=\"wp-image-9358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/pigs-792x528.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/pigs-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/pigs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/03\/pigs.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Open to all youth ages 8-18 in 4-H, FFA, and Grange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>  April 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>  292 Mantz Rickey Road, Colville<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>  9:30 am &#8211; 2:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:30 am<\/strong>\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:00 am<\/strong>\u2002\u2002\u2002Mini-Judging Clinic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:30 am<\/strong>\u2002\u2002\u2002Judging Contest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:00 pm<\/strong>\u2002\u2002\u2002Lunch &#8211; Main Dish Provided. Bring a side dish to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:30 pm<\/strong>\u2002\u2002\u2002Showmanship Clinic Beef, Sheep, and Swine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:30 pm<\/strong>\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional Jackpot Fitting and Showing after awards ($5 entry fee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions call Helen at 509-675-4942<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\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<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-goldfinch\"  >\r\n        \n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"Agriculture\" >\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\">Agriculture<\/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-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture.jpg\" alt=\"Agriculture Logo.\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture-198x198.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Find us at Spring Conservation Fair in Ferry County!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spring Conservation Fair in Ferry County is an excellent opportunity for community members to engage with local conservation efforts and learn about sustainable practices. The event typically features a variety of activities, informational booths, and resources focused on community resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More Details here:  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferrycd.org\/event-details\/spring-conservation-fair-3\">Spring Conservation Fair | Ferry Conservation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> Saturday, April 25, 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 2:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> Ferry County Fairgrounds:  Fairgrounds Rd., Republic, WA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>&nbsp; <strong>Attendance is FREE!<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Contact:<\/strong> 509-775-3473 or <a href=\"mailto:info@ferrycd.org\">info@ferrycd.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Ferry-Co-Spring-Conservation-Fair.png\" alt=\"3 participants at Ferry County Conservation Fair building birdhouses on a table\" class=\"wp-image-9542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Ferry-Co-Spring-Conservation-Fair.png 560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Ferry-Co-Spring-Conservation-Fair-396x398.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/04\/Ferry-Co-Spring-Conservation-Fair-198x198.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Event Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Informational Booths: Learn from local organizations and experts about conservation techniques, wildlife protection, and sustainable living.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops: Participate in hands-on workshops to gain practical skills in areas such as gardening, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guest Speakers: Hear from experts in the field of conservation and sustainability, sharing insights and best practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Resources: Access information and resources from local agencies and non-profits dedicated to environmental stewardship and community support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family-Friendly Activities: Enjoy activities designed for all ages, including educational games and interactive exhibits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Agriculture program, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/\">Agriculture | Stevens County<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kathryn.hoogheem@wsu.edu\">Kathryn Hoogheem<\/a>, 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-goldfinch\"  >\r\n        \n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"Forestry\" >\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\">Forestry &#8211; Eastern Region<\/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 is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-792x528.jpg\" alt=\"Two people looking at a tree.\" class=\"wp-image-5222\" width=\"226\" height=\"148\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Coached Planning &#8211; Forest Stewardship Shortcourse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Forest, Your Vision:  <br>Creating A Forest Management Plan for Your Objectives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning forest land is a rewarding challenge, but it can be overwhelming to manage alone. Our 8-session short course is designed to give you the confidence to lead the way. You\u2019ll work alongside experts to build a custom management plan that fits your specific goals\u2014whether that\u2019s protecting against wildfire, improving wildlife habitat, or passing a healthy forest to the next generation. A completed plan isn&#8217;t just a guide; it\u2019s a key that allows you to be considered for<strong>&nbsp;tax benefits<\/strong>&nbsp;and <strong>financial grants<\/strong>&nbsp;to help pay for projects on your land. Join us this spring and turn your vision for your forest into a reality.  More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/classes-and-events\/ewacp\/\">Spokane Online Coached Planning \u2013 Forest Stewardship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For registration, please contact Linda Teller at the WSU Stevens County Extension office located at 986 South Main, Ste. D, Colville, WA 99114, or call 509-684-2588.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong>  Wednesdays, April 29th through June 30th (via Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong>  2:00 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-Day, In-Person Field Day:<\/strong>  May 23rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong> This course is available via Zoom meeting room, except for one in-person field trip that will be hosted at one of the participants\u2019 properties (May 23, 2026) located in Eastern Washington.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>&nbsp;  $135 (limited to 30 families)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/EastWACP.eventbrite.com\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister Online\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can Expect to Learn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the span of 8-weeks this course will aim to tackle a wide range of management goals that a forest landowner may have. You can expect to learn the topics listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Get to know your trees. Learn how to properly ID and age the tree species in your forest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forest Health. Learn about diagnosing pests and diseases that may pose harm to your trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the soils and water dynamics in your woods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know when to plant vs. when to remove trees, where to get seeds and how environmental factors may impact your woods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to enhance, promote and create habitat for wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand what to do if you discover historical or cultural resources on your property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get to know forestry professionals and how to engage when preparing for a timber harvest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to maintain roads and trails for work or aesthetics in your forest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to map your woods using online resources at your fingertips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most importantly, learn how to create your own forest management plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 Forestry program, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/\">Extension Forestry, Eastern Washington<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:joshua.cardin@wsu.edu\">Joshua Cardin<\/a>, 509-308-8224<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\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\">April (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apr 9<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 11<\/strong> &#8211; From the Ground Up Gardening Wkshp, 9am-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 13<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 16<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 20<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 23<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 25<\/strong> &#8211; Ferry Co. Conservation District Fair, 10am-2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 25<\/strong> &#8211; Meat &#8216;N&#8217; Good Time, 9:30am-2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 25<\/strong> &#8211; Earth Day Fair in Chewelah, 10am-2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 27<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 29<\/strong> &#8211; Coached Planning Forestry Shortcourse begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apr 30<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>May 2<\/strong> &#8211; Spring Plant Exchange @ Extension office, 9a-12pm<\/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\">Spring Plant Exchange NEW Location!&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">May 2, 2026 at WSU Extension, 986 S Main St in Colville<\/p>\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 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