{"id":9881,"date":"2026-09-02T17:11:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T00:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=9881"},"modified":"2026-09-03T08:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:50:27","slug":"e-newsletter-sep-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-sep-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Sep 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\">September 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  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Welcome to September!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HappyAutumnMothAster.png\" alt=\"Happy Autumn!  Picture of brown and orange moth on purple aster flowers\" class=\"wp-image-9888\" width=\"525\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HappyAutumnMothAster.png 465w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HappyAutumnMothAster-396x342.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HayBalesStackedInBarn-792x357.jpg\" alt=\"round hay bales stacked in barn\" class=\"wp-image-9892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HayBalesStackedInBarn-792x357.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HayBalesStackedInBarn-396x178.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HayBalesStackedInBarn-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HayBalesStackedInBarn-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/HayBalesStackedInBarn-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-left--none wsu-spacing-padding-right--none\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">In This Issue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#master-gardener\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>FALL Plant Exchange &#8211; <strong>Saturday, Sept 12th, 9:00a &#8211; 1:00p<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now accepting applications for <strong>2026-2027<\/strong> Master Gardener program training &#8211; Registration closes <strong>Sept 15th<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Agriculture\">Agriculture <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Forestland Grazing &amp; Silvopasture Field Day &#8211; <strong>Sept 11th<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging Communities in Agriculture Education &#8211; <strong>Sept 12th<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole Farm Planning &#8211; <strong>Sept 21st &#8211; Nov 2nd<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Forestry\">Forestry<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Online Coached Planning &#8211; Forest Stewardship Shortcourse &#8211; <strong>Sep 23rd &#8211; Nov 18th<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#4h-happenings\">4-H Happenings<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Congrats to 4-H Youth Heading to <strong>State Fair<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New 4-H Year Starts <strong>October 1st<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#events-calendar\">September Calendar and Resources<\/a><\/h4>\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=\"#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=\"#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=\"#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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">FALL Plant Exchange &#8211; Saturday, Sept 12th!<\/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 is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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\" width=\"335\" height=\"356\" \/><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>WHERE:<\/strong>  <strong>986 S Main Street <\/strong>&#8211; Colville, near south roundabout\n<ul>\n<li>(turn onto Railroad St = far end of parking lot from Grocery Outlet)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>look for our row of Cougar canopies!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TIME:<\/strong>  <strong>9:00 a.m. until 1:00pm<\/strong> (or until we have no more plants!)\n<ul>\n<li>Food vendors will be available, 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\/2026\/05\/Aproned-MGs-around-a-table-full-of-plants-for-exchange-1-792x546.jpg\" alt=\"Aproned Master Gs-around-a-table-full-of-plants-for-exchange-1\" class=\"wp-image-9602\" width=\"477\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/Aproned-MGs-around-a-table-full-of-plants-for-exchange-1-792x546.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/Aproned-MGs-around-a-table-full-of-plants-for-exchange-1-396x273.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/Aproned-MGs-around-a-table-full-of-plants-for-exchange-1-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/05\/Aproned-MGs-around-a-table-full-of-plants-for-exchange-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/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\/09\/1000018237-e1788391559108-792x491.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener Plant Exchange with customers browsing tables full of plants under a row of canopies in the parking lot\" class=\"wp-image-9884\" width=\"525\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/1000018237-e1788391559108-792x491.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/1000018237-e1788391559108-396x246.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/1000018237-e1788391559108-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/1000018237-e1788391559108.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">Washington Green School and Master Gardener Training, 2026-2027 school year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Applications accepted through September 15th!  Curriculum begins October 5th.<\/h4>\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=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-792x589.jpeg\" alt=\"2 Master Gardener students learning about Plant Identification in the Stevens County Master Gardener training class\" class=\"wp-image-8937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-792x589.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-396x295.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-768x572.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-1536x1143.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-2048x1524.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2 Master Gardener students learning about Plant Identification in the Stevens County Master Gardener training class<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-792x477.jpg\" alt=\"Washington Green School logo\" class=\"wp-image-8590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-792x477.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-396x239.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/join-us\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tJoin the Stevens County Master Gardeners!\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>We are your neighbors and members of your communities. Our priorities inform our efforts to create a more resilient Washington. We are actively engaged in teaching research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/who-we-are\/50-years\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn About Our History\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stevens County 2026-2027 program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Schedule : October 5th thru February 28th.<br>(3 weeks learning, 1 week off -&gt; 2 weeks off in December)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements for Master Gardener Certification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the &#8220;Washington Gardener Certificate&#8221; curriculum (all online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in Local Volunteer Training (in-person hands-on workshops) which are held approximately once a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a 15-minute student presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work 40 volunteer hours internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/join-us\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMore Details and FAQ\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Love gardening? Want to meet great people and give back to your community? Join the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program and gain science-based knowledge from WSU experts.<\/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 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-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\">Forestland Grazing and Silvopasture Field Day &#8211; Sept 11th<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Join Pend Oreille Conservation District, Stevens County Conservation District and WSU Stevens County Extension for a hands-on learning experience exploring the benefits and management of <strong>forestland grazing and silvopasture systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This interactive field day brings together landowners, producers, conservation professionals, and forestry enthusiasts to learn practical strategies for integrating livestock and forestry management. Attendees will hear from industry experts, see equipment demonstrations, and tour examples of working silvopasture systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 11th, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Vetter Demonstration Farm, 5281 Hattery-Owens Rd., Deer Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/pocd-store.myshopify.com\/products\/forestland-grazing-silvopasture-field-day-ticket\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn More and Register\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\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=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/05\/dji_fly_20230428_131020_75_1682712627208_photo_optimized-scaled-1-792x446.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the farm buildings at Vetter Farm\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/05\/dji_fly_20230428_131020_75_1682712627208_photo_optimized-scaled-1-792x446.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/05\/dji_fly_20230428_131020_75_1682712627208_photo_optimized-scaled-1-396x223.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/05\/dji_fly_20230428_131020_75_1682712627208_photo_optimized-scaled-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/05\/dji_fly_20230428_131020_75_1682712627208_photo_optimized-scaled-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2023\/05\/dji_fly_20230428_131020_75_1682712627208_photo_optimized-scaled-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/2023.09.23_livestockday_Vetter_feed-in-drought_Don3-792x446.jpg\" alt=\"Attendees sitting in equipment barn at Vetter Demonstration Farm class\" class=\"wp-image-8502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/2023.09.23_livestockday_Vetter_feed-in-drought_Don3-792x446.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/2023.09.23_livestockday_Vetter_feed-in-drought_Don3-396x223.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/2023.09.23_livestockday_Vetter_feed-in-drought_Don3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/2023.09.23_livestockday_Vetter_feed-in-drought_Don3-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/2023.09.23_livestockday_Vetter_feed-in-drought_Don3-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\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\">Engaging Communities in Agriculture Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">In-Person Workshop &#8211; Sept 12th<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Pend Oreille Conservation District, Stevens County Conservation District, Pacific Education Institute, WSU Extension, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service are teaming up to facilitate this workshop. Come ready to explore hands-on outdoor education resources and participate in discussion with a diverse group of professionals that support agriculture in WA State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? Email Amy &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:Adawley@pacificeducationinstitute.org\">Adawley@pacificeducationinstitute.org<\/a><br>Or <a href=\"mailto:Info@pacificeducationinstitute.org\">Info@pacificeducationinstitute.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 12th, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong>Vetter Demonstration Farm, 5281 Hattery-Owens Rd., Deer Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.tfaforms.com\/5231428\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn More and Register\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Participants who attend and complete the workshop are eligible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>6 WA State approved STEM Clock Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*$175 Participation Stipend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*Free resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*Lunch will be provided!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\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\">WSU Cultivating Success Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Support for these 2026 courses comes from the&nbsp;Extension Foundation Agriprospects Workforce Development Network Grant and the USDA American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\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=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-792x173.png\" alt=\"Cultivating Success Trademark logo, Sustainable Small Farms Education\" class=\"wp-image-6582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-792x173.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-396x86.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-768x167.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whole Farm Planning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivating Success\u2122: Whole Farm Planning will walk you through a step-by-step process, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole&nbsp;system&nbsp;lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Classes will meet weekly through Zoom, in an online classroom environment and you will be able to connect with a statewide community of other aspiring farm planners.&nbsp;Leave with&nbsp;tools for&nbsp;decision&nbsp;making and a road map to plan for your farming endeavors. Includes many opportunities for networking and community building in smaller breakout groups too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Course dates: <strong>Mondays&nbsp;6-8 p.m., Sept. 21<sup>st&nbsp;<\/sup>&#8211; Nov. 2nd, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online course classroom through Zoom with regional in person opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: <strong>$200 per farm<\/strong> (up to 3 participants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanish interpretation provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cultivatingsuccess.wsu.edu\/cultivating-success-scholarship-application\/\">Scholarships<\/a>&nbsp;are available for anyone for&nbsp;whom&nbsp;the course fee is a barrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cultivatingsuccess.wsu.edu\/whole-farm-planning\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn More and Register\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Topics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Washington Small Farms Overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is Sustainable Agriculture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Inventory and Resource Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Panel: Surviving the First Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise Exploration &amp; Action Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources &amp; Upcoming Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\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\">Online 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>Whether you\u2019re a long-time forest owner or just taking the first steps to managing your forest, this 9-week program is dedicated to giving you the knowledge and expertise needed to craft your own forest management plan. From goals focused on timber production and harvest to aesthetics and wildlife, we will help you turn your vision into a detailed, action-oriented roadmap for managing your woods.  More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/classes-and-events\/ewacp\/\">Eastern WA Online Coached Planning \u2013 Forest Stewardship<\/a><\/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, Sept 23rd through Nov 18th (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>  one in-person field trip will be hosted at one of the participants\u2019 properties (TBD) located in Eastern Washington.<\/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;  $162 (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:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/eastern-washington-online-coached-planning-forest-stewardship-short-course-tickets-1994241599307?aff=oddtdtcreator\"\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<\/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 9 weeks this course will tackle a wide range of management goals that a forest landowner may have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to properly ID and age the tree species in your forest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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&#8230;<\/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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to map your woods using online resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a forest management plan.<\/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:\/\/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  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<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=\"758\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/Dog-at-Fair_resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/Dog-at-Fair_resized.jpg 758w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/09\/Dog-at-Fair_resized-396x522.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-right--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Congratulations to 4-H Youth heading to the State Fair!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>September 30 brings the end of another 4-H year. Local fairs are over and 4-H members showcased their projects in Valley, Hunters, Colville, and Clayton. Several 4-H members are headed to Puyallup to participate in the State 4-H Fair. Congratulations to Megan W., Keely W., Liam S., Thorin S., Saffire S., Chloe W., Jolene H., and Sharene A. who are all going with their dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">New 4-H Year Starts October 1st<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new 4-H year starts October 1 and now is a great time to join 4-H. 4-H membership is open to youth ages 5- 18. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults all while learning valuable life skills. Call Shannon at 509-684-2588 to learn about clubs in your area or starting a 4-H club in your community.<\/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\"  >\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\">September (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sept 3<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 4<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Chewelah Farmers Market 11a-3:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 5<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Colville Farmers Market 9am-1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 7<\/strong> &#8211; OFFICE CLOSED for Labor Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 10<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 11<\/strong> &#8211; Forestland Grazing &amp; Silvopasture Field Day, 9a-1p<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 12<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>FALL Plant Exchange<\/strong> @ office, 9a-1p<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 12<\/strong> &#8211; Engaging Communities in Ag Education, 9a-3:30p<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 14<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 17<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 18<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Chewelah Farmers Market 11a-3:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 19<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Colville Farmers Market 9am-1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 21<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 21<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Whole Farm Planning<\/strong> series begins, 6-8pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 23<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Forestry Stewardship Shortcourse<\/strong> begins, 2-4:30p<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 24<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 28<\/strong> &#8211; LAST Master Gardener Answer Clinic, 9-11am<\/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<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\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/contact\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tGeneral Stevens County Extension Contact Form\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    <\/section>\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\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 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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 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