Events and Services:
Composting Class begins soon!
2024 Master Composter/Recycler Training is for 5 weeks, starting March 26 to April 23, 2024. Topics include vermicomposting, backyard compost systems, soil science, food waste prevention, Toward Zero Waste, disposal of toxics and recycling updates.
Strengthening Families Program for caregivers and youth aged 10-14
• Learn how to talk more as a Family.
• Learn better ways to Handle Conflict.
• Learn ways to deal with Peer Pressure.
• Have a better relationship between Parents & Children.
Mount Baker Area
Program in English
April 8, 2024 – May 20, 2024
Mondays, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Location TBD
Ferndale Area
Program in English
April 23, 2024 – May 28, 2024
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Mountain View Learning Center
5780 Hendrickson Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
Mount Baker Area
Program in English
Status: Planning
Dates: TBD
More class info at the SFP website!
Organic and Sustainable Agriculture
at WSU Everett
Complete part of a four year WSU agriculture degree closer to home, including hands-on experience through a series of internships at the WSU Everest campus.
Information slides (pdf)
Diagnostic Plant Clinic
Most days • 9am-Noon & 1pm-4pm
Website (link)
Bring samples of that pesky bug, mystery weed, diseased branch or flower into the office at the County Extension office at: 600 Dupont Street, Suite A, Bellingham, WA.
Pack your sample in a zip-lock bag, and bring them to us!!
Samples for Plant and Weed ID must be alive, fresh, and undamaged. They should include leaves, buds, stems, flowers, roots, and fruits/seeds or as many of these features as possible. A single leaf is not enough!
And as always, this service is FREE and open to the public.
Alert Info – Northern Giant Hornet
Information is relevant to both commercial farmers & homeowners.
Whatcom Ag Monthly: Additional Information on Asian Giant Hornet
WSU Whatcom County Extension: Asian Giant Hornet Website
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County Programs
WSU Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Evidence or noncompliance may be reported through the WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact the Whatcom Extension office at least two weeks prior to the event.