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November 2017
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program Classes
EFNEP will offering Free Nutrition and exercise classes. Starting October 2, 2017 and Ending December 4, 2017 Will be held every Monday 6:00 pm - 7:30 Pm, Yakima County Extension Conference Room, 2403 S 18th Street, Union Gap Contact Jasmin Silva 509-574-1572
Find out more »December 2017
Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program Classes
EFNEP will offering Free Nutrition and exercise classes. Starting October 2, 2017 and Ending December 4, 2017 Will be held every Monday 6:00 pm - 7:30 Pm, Yakima County Extension Conference Room, 2403 S 18th Street, Union Gap Contact Jasmin Silva 509-574-1572
Find out more »January 2018
West Valley Fair Meeting
West Valley Fair Meeting, 7:00 pm Meetings during cold weather are at the West Valley Fire Station. Warmer weather meetings will be held at the blue barn on the West Valley Fairgrounds, Wiley City. All 4-H/FFA Members, Leaders, Parents and Volunteers are invited to attend the meetings and help plan out the West Valley Fair. Open to the public. Contact President Greg Bolisselle 509-941-8720
Find out more »March 2018
Spring Symposium 1 – Extending the Harvest
Explore techniques to extend the growing season for a year-round vegetable harvest. presented by Phyllis Pugnetti - 2015 State Master Gardener of the Year This is week 1 of our four-week series. Tickets for the complete series are only $30 each, and we pay the fees. For individual weeks, $10 plus fees. Complete Details & Register Online: tinyurl.com/yakimasymposium
Find out more »Spring Symposium 2 – Backyard Berry Success
Successful backyard berry production in Eastern Washington. Gwen Hoheisel - WSU extension fruit and berry crop specialist Complete Details & Register Online: tinyurl.com/yakimasymposium
Find out more »Central WA Junior Livestock Show Mtg. (Club Leader Required)
Central Washington Jr Livestock Show Meeting required to pick up final entry packets and premium books Location is 500 S. Division St. at the Toppenish Rodeo Grounds Contact Show Secretary: Peggy Cullier (509) 877-6332 Show Manager: Ken Stroud (509) 594-2402 Any 4-H Leaders, Members, Parents and Volunteers are encouraged to attend the CWJLS meetings. CWJLS website http://www.centralwashingtonjuniorlivestockshow.com/
Find out more »Spring Symposium 3 – How Can I Help the Butterflies
The importance of Monarch butterfly habitat in Washington gardens, parks and yards. Dr. David James - Noted WSU scientist and author. Complete Details & Register Online: tinyurl.com/yakimasymposium
Find out more »2nd Annual Spring 4-H Pet Fair
March 24, 2018 at Fruitvale Grange, 2908 Castlevale Rd., Yakima – Entry forms are due March 15. Show room opens at 7:00 am, Pet show starts at 9:00 am Enter your dog, cat, rabbit, cavy, fish, reptile, pet bird, or other pet animal. Open to all Cloverbud, Junior, Intermediate and Senior 4-H members. Some of the events will be: Fitting & Showing, Agility for Dogs, Cats, & Rabbits, Poster Contest, Type Showing, Dog Obedience & Costume Contest Raffle Tables and…
Find out more »Master Gardener Spring Youth Fun
This three session Saturday class series will be held on March 24, March 31 and April 7 from 10 am-12 at the greenhouse. Classes will be limited to 20 students ages 5 and up. At our first class, students will plant a variety of vegetables from scraps that are usually thrown away i.e. sweet potato, celery bottom, pineapple top, avocado pit, etc. They will learn about seeds (and where to find them!) and the different types of roots that plants…
Find out more »Spring Symposium 4 – Flower Power: A Garden for Bouquets
Learn to grow an array of cut flowers that thrive in Yakima, with a special emphasis on dahlias. Carol Barany - Master Gardener and Herald-Republic columnist. Complete Details & Register Online: tinyurl.com/yakimasymposium
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