Events under 'Workshops'
Naturescaping Workshop- Bring Nature to Your Doorstep- Planning and Designing with Nature
Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring Nature to your Doorstep - Planning and Designing with Nature
Come learn with us as we explore several planning and design techniques to bring more nature to your yard. We will work with Jane Tesner Kleiner, a local landscape architect, ecologist, environmental educator and disabilities advocate, to plan for your yard improvements. We will discuss techniques that you can use to transform your world using locally sourced native and landscape plants. Feel free to bring photos or aerial maps (Google) of your property and we can get you started on your way to creating a nature-haven!
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday January 20, 2024 at CASEE Center, Bldg. B, Room 205,11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. NatureScaping classes are free for members ($25 per year; $15 for seniors), or $15 per class for nonmembers. Register at info@naturescaping.org or
marlene52ns@gmail.com or call 360-737-1160.
Grape Pruning Workshop
Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Imagine having sweet and colorful table or wine grapes growing right in your own backyard. And what if you could start your own vines through cuttings taken from other vines? Grapevines are wonderful producers of luscious fruit, but they require consistent annual pruning to be at their best. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop on young (1- to 3-year-old) grapevine pruning and propagation. Participants may take cuttings home if desired.
Step one: view a short video from the comfort of your home. Step two: join us in-person at our demonstration vineyard to practice your skills. This entails a 5 - to 10-minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them. This event is fully outside. Masks are optional. Space is limited and participants will work in small groups.
Cost: $10. No admission without advance registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-introductory-grape-pruning-workshop-tickets-764135749597?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.
Naturescaping Workshop: Clean, Green, & Herbal
Saturday, February 17, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Clean, Green and Herbal
The gals from Garden Delights Herb Farm are back! Join us to discuss a variety of herbs and their properties that are effective in warding off bacteria, viruses and pests and get recipes for how to use them for cleaning purposes. We will make two products in class for you to take home. Let's make cleaning day a green day.
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday February 17, 2024 at CASEE Center, Bldg. B, Room 205,11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. NatureScaping classes are free for members ($25 per year; $15 for seniors), or $15 per class for nonmembers. Register at: naturescaping.org or email info@naturescaping.org or marlene52ns@gmail.com or call 360-737-1160.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online)
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
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Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
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Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
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Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
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Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Blueberry Pruning Workshop- Feb 24
Saturday, February 24, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event Description:
Love juicy, sweet just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join Master Gardeners for an in-person hands-on workshop on blueberry pruning.
Join us at our Vancouver area demonstration blueberry field to learn and practice your skills. This entails a 5 - to 10-minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them.
Cost: $10. No admission without advance registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-blueberry-pruning-workshop-tickets-764133643297?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online) (2)
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
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Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
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Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
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Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
-
Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Well & Septic System Inspection & Maintenance Workshop
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 7:00 am - 9:30 am
Get approved to self-inspect your gravity-fed septic system & learn how to maintain both septic systems and wells
Learn how to:
- Prevent costly repairs
- Protect your drinking water
- Maintain your well and septic system
Cost is $17.85 per household
Pre-registration required: https://ws022824.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact Terry Koper at terry.koper@wsu.edu, 564-397-5729
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online) (3)
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
-
Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
-
Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
-
Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
-
Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online) (4)
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
-
Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
-
Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
-
Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
-
Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Grape Pruning Workshop
Saturday, March 16, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Imagine having sweet and colorful table or wine grapes growing right in your own backyard. And what if you could start your own vines through cuttings taken from other vines? Grapevines are wonderful producers of luscious fruit, but they require consistent annual pruning to be at their best. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop on young (1- to 3-year-old) grapevine pruning and propagation. Participants may take cuttings home if desired. Step one: view a short video from the comfort of your home. Step two: join us in-person at our demonstration vineyard to practice your skills. This entails a 5 - to 10-minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them. This event is fully outside. Space is limited and participants will work in small groups. 10 am to noon. Cost: $10. No admission without advanced registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-introductory-grape-pruning-workshop-tickets-832758000597?aff=oddtdtcreator.For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu.Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online) (5)
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
-
Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
-
Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
-
Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
-
Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online) (6)
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
-
Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
-
Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
-
Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
-
Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Utilizing Cover Crops to Build Healthy Soils Workshop
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the Small Acreage Program for a demonstration workshop at the 78th St. Heritage Farm where participants will learn about cover crops from Samantha Frundle– Working Lands Program Manager of Clark Conservation District. Terry Koper, Program Coordinator says, “This workshop will be a great chance for folks to watch a cover crop planting demonstration and learn how to utilize cover crops to build organic matter and biodiversity in their soils.”
This workshop is hosted by Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension, co-sponsored by Clark Conservation District, and supported by Clark County Public Works Clean Water.
Cost: Free
To register and find more details visit https://covercrop032724.eventbrite.com or email terry.koper@wsu.edu
Grow Your Own Strawberries Workshop
Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
There’s nothing better than a bowl of just-picked, sweet, juicy strawberries harvested from your own garden. Growing strawberries is something you can do without a lot of time or effort. Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop on growing strawberries. The class will provide an overview of the three different types of strawberries followed by planting and care techniques for each. Common pests and diseases will be discussed, and storage and preservation will be covered (this portion is indoors; masks are welcome). Participants will learn how to plant (and take home) a bareroot strawberry plant. The class will be held outdoors and will require walking short distances on uneven ground. Those with mobility issues may drive into the site. Dress for the weather and bring water. Space is limited and participants will work in small groups. No admission without advance registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grow-your-own-strawberries-workshop-tickets-768665979637. Cost $10. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Learn more at http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/
Worm Bin Composting
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all natural fertilizer for your garden. This is a great alternative to backyard composting, especially if you are tight on space. (Participants are eligible for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost).
Register here: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops#workshops
Introduction to Propagation - Plants for Pollinators; Learn and Serve Workshop
Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Are you interested in supporting pollinators in your garden but concerned about the cost of buying plants? You can propagate pollinator plants from those in the gardens of your friends and neighbors! Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for an introductory workshop with information and instruction on basic plant propagation. Participants will propagate one plant to take home.
Following the 75-minute workshop, attendees will be asked to provide 45 minutes of service in the demonstration garden. The event will go on rain or shine! Please dress for the weather, bring water, and plan to get a bit dirty.
April 18 from 10am to 12:15. Location: East Vancouver. Specific location provided upon registration. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-propagation-plants-for-pollinators-workshop-tickets-781549153557?aff=oddtdtcreator. Free. This workshop is put in on collaboration with Clark County Green Neighbors Program. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu / 564-397-5738. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.
Composting Field Training @ Heritage Farm
Saturday, April 20, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Heritage Farm compost demo site is located at 1919 NE 78th Street, WA 98665.
Register here: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops#workshops
Common Stinging Wasps Around the Home: Management Options
Saturday, April 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Would you like to know the difference between a wasp that might sting and those that are unable or unlikely to sting? How about do-it-yourself wasp management options that help you reduce the risk of being stung while also minimizing impact on the environment?
Attend this seminar to learn more about what you can do before you call a pest management professional or apply a pesticide. We will go over the physical appearance and biological differences between common wasps around the home and yard, and effective methods for homeowners to reduce encounters with stinging wasps.
Emphasis will be on integrated pest management for homeowners: non-chemical options to prevent and suppress common stinging wasps, and the judicious use of least-toxic chemical options as a last resort. Saturday, April 20th from 3 to 4:45pm at Three Creeks Library: 800 NE Tenney Rd, Vancouver, WA 98685. Free. No registration required.
About the presenter: Jennifer L. Snyder is an entomologist by training and profession. She has over 10 years professional experience working with schools, Native American groups, homeowners, and communities on pests in the built environment. Her past employment includes Cooperative Extension in Arizona and Oregon, the pest management industry, and non-profit organizations. Jennifer earned her Master’s in Entomology from Oregon State University. This workshop is put on in collaboration with Clark County Public Works Green Neighbors Program. Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu / 564-397-5738. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.
Lasagna Composting
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to build and plant a raised bed garden by turning urban wastes into rich soil. No need to pay for and lug bags of garden soil. No tilling, sod removal or turning required. Materials are free if you are willing to scavenge! Don't worry if your soil is clay, sand, grass or weeds - this method goes right over the top. Optional Field Training TBD to construct a lasagna compost garden with experts.
Register here: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops#workshops
Composting Field Training @ CASEE Center
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The CASEE demo site, located at 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Register here: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops#workshops
