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Diagnostic Plant Clinic

“Off-season” schedule • Drop off: 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.

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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.

Website (link)

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Update on SNAP-Ed Program Funding

As a result of federal legislation passed in July of 2025, program funding ended on September 30, 2025.

SNAP-Ed was a valuable and impactful part of WSU Extension for over thirty years and while we know the legacy of the program will continue, it will not operate in the same way with direct contacts in each community. WSU Extension remains committed to being a source of reliable, evidence-based nutrition information as well as working to increase access to nourishing food and opportunities to be physically active to support healthy communities.

If you are looking for resources on delivering nutrition education, please visit: Washington State SNAP-Ed Providers

If you are looking for resources to share with participants, please visit: Live Well | Washington State University

While these sites will not be updated regularly, they are available as a resource to the public.

For additional information on WSU Extension’s other public health nutrition outreach, please contact the Public Health Nutrition Specialist, Bryan Mader at: bryan.mader@wsu.edu.

You may also contact the WSU Whatcom County Extension Director, Shawna Beese at: shawna.beese@wsu.edu

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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)

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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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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.