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2024 Master Composter Recycler Training

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.

Website link


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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.

 

Mount Baker Area

Program in English
April 8, 2024 – May 20, 2024
Mondays, 5:30 – 8:00pm

Location TBD

Register link


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

Register link


Mount Baker Area

Program in English
Status: Planning
Dates: TBD

 

More class info at the SFP website!


Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at WSU Everett Degree Announcement

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.

 


Northern Giant Hornet

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.

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Office Phone Number:
(360) 778-5800

Address:
600 Dupont Street, Suite A
Bellingham, WA  98225

“Serving the Citizens of Whatcom County for over 100 Years!”