March 10, 2024 - March 16, 2024
Tuesday, March 12
Pacific Community Park Natural Garden Volunteer Service Opportunity
Tuesday, March 12 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a work party at the beautiful, natural demonstration gardens at Pacific Community Park. Activities include installing new plants, pruning, deadheading, weeding and other projects to beautify this special garden.
The park is located at NE 18th St & NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Enter from NE 172nd. Dress for the weather and bring water. All tools are provided.
Register at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAEAE29AAFFC07-work.
Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 564-397-5738.
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online) (4)
Tuesday, March 12 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™:
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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
Friday, March 15
Ivy Removal at Marine Park
Friday, March 15 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/ivy-removal-at-marine-park-3/
Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided.
All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.
Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111
Saturday, March 16
Grape Pruning Workshop
Saturday, March 16 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/.
Conscious Consumption: Recycling 101 & Organics 101
Saturday, March 16 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Do you often find yourself unsure about what items can be recycled? Here's your chance to get all your recycling questions answered! During this workshop, you will learn valuable tips on what can be recycled in your curbside bin and gain insights into the recycling process. Discover what happens to items after they are picked up and understand the importance of proper recycling practices. This session will also highlight how City of Vancouver residents can utilize the Organics cart to compost food waste. We will discuss the benefit of keeping food scraps out of the garbage, tips for sorting waste and learn what happens to food scraps at the commercial composting facility.
Don't miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge and contribute to a cleaner environment. Join our partners from the City of Vancouver, Waste Connections of Washington and Clark County Green Neighbors at the Cascade Park Library on Saturday, March 16th to learn how you can make a positive impact on the environment.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, March 16
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Cascade Park Library
We look forward to seeing you there!
