Master Gardeners & Agriculture
March 11: Growing Wine Grapes in Stevens County is a two-part class to show landowners and gardeners how to successfully grow and harvest grapes. Registration fee is $20.
March 27: Sowing Seeds for Supper is designed to offer something for every gardener. Sixteen classes will be offered. Each class is fifty-five minutes. Topics range from beginning gardening to preserving the harvest. Each participant will be able to attend four of the classes offered. Registration fee is $15.
Forestry
March 17: 19th Annual Loggers Workshop, Colville Ag Trade Center, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Topics such as New Era Chainsaw Engines, Understanding the New CDL Training Requirements, Funding your CDL Education, Washington DNR Regulations Update, and more! Includes a Forest Insects and Disease: Identification and Management Field Tour but space is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Don't delay by registering now. The $15 registration fee includes lunch. (8 MLP credits)
Community and Economic Development
March 5: Regional Tourism Workshop. 9 am to 4:30 pm with registration and resource fair from 8-9 held at the Chewelah Civic Center 301 E. Clay St. Please RSVP with Krisan LeHew at (509) 690-8400 or krisan@wsu.edu lunch will be provided. Learn about the current trends of tour”isms” and how to develop a tourism mindset.
March 17: Successful Export Strategies. Are you interested in becoming an exporter? Do you need new ways to find new buyers? The Tri County Economic Development District and the Export Finance Assistance Center invite you to attend a seminar designed for new-to-export companies and experienced exporters. Please register with Staci Hanlin at (509) 684-4571. Registration fee is $15, lunch included.
Save the date, April 2: Grantwriting and Fundraising Workshop: Finding Funding When Money Seems Scarce. All Non-profits and Community Groups are welcome to attend!
4-H Youth Development
March 13-14: Youth ages 12-15 are invited to participate in the first ever Youth Leadership Summit - Extreme Edition this weekend in Cle Elum, WA. Develop leadership skills including: goal setting, meeting facilitation, communication, planning and leading activities, youth/adult partnerships, cultural awareness, time management and public speaking/improv. $40 registration due by March 10. Registration information available at the Extension office or at http://stevens.wsu.edu/FourH/upcomingevents.htm.
March 14: The first area 4-H Public Presentation Contest is set for today at 1 pm at Evergreen School. 4-H members are encouraged to give a presentation at one of the area contests. Other area contests are scheduled for Chewelah on April 7 and Colville on April 14.
March 30: 4-H New Leader Training will be held today at the Extension office from 6-9 pm. Anyone interested in becoming a 4-H leader is invited to attend to learn more about 4-H. New leaders are required to attend training and experienced leaders are encouraged to attend as a refresher course.
Save the date – because it’s changed! April 17: The second I Make Difference Leadership Conference for volunteers and educators who work with youth is today at Pinelow Park Conference Center in Loon Lake from 8 am to 3 pm. Current and timely topics for working with youth today include teaching children with dyslexia to read, connecting with community, discovering your personal strengths and more. Information and registration forms available at the Extension office or at http://stevens.wsu.edu/FourH/upcomingevents.htm.
For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
March 11: Growing Wine Grapes in Stevens County is a two-part class to show landowners and gardeners how to successfully grow and harvest grapes. Registration fee is $20.
March 27: Sowing Seeds for Supper is designed to offer something for every gardener. Sixteen classes will be offered. Each class is fifty-five minutes. Topics range from beginning gardening to preserving the harvest. Each participant will be able to attend four of the classes offered. Registration fee is $15.
Forestry
March 17: 19th Annual Loggers Workshop, Colville Ag Trade Center, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Topics such as New Era Chainsaw Engines, Understanding the New CDL Training Requirements, Funding your CDL Education, Washington DNR Regulations Update, and more! Includes a Forest Insects and Disease: Identification and Management Field Tour but space is limited and will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis. Don't delay by registering now. The $15 registration fee includes lunch. (8 MLP credits)
Community and Economic Development
March 5: Regional Tourism Workshop. 9 am to 4:30 pm with registration and resource fair from 8-9 held at the Chewelah Civic Center 301 E. Clay St. Please RSVP with Krisan LeHew at (509) 690-8400 or krisan@wsu.edu lunch will be provided. Learn about the current trends of tour”isms” and how to develop a tourism mindset.
March 17: Successful Export Strategies. Are you interested in becoming an exporter? Do you need new ways to find new buyers? The Tri County Economic Development District and the Export Finance Assistance Center invite you to attend a seminar designed for new-to-export companies and experienced exporters. Please register with Staci Hanlin at (509) 684-4571. Registration fee is $15, lunch included.
Save the date, April 2: Grantwriting and Fundraising Workshop: Finding Funding When Money Seems Scarce. All Non-profits and Community Groups are welcome to attend!
4-H Youth Development
March 13-14: Youth ages 12-15 are invited to participate in the first ever Youth Leadership Summit - Extreme Edition this weekend in Cle Elum, WA. Develop leadership skills including: goal setting, meeting facilitation, communication, planning and leading activities, youth/adult partnerships, cultural awareness, time management and public speaking/improv. $40 registration due by March 10. Registration information available at the Extension office or at http://stevens.wsu.edu/FourH/upcomingevents.htm.
March 14: The first area 4-H Public Presentation Contest is set for today at 1 pm at Evergreen School. 4-H members are encouraged to give a presentation at one of the area contests. Other area contests are scheduled for Chewelah on April 7 and Colville on April 14.
March 30: 4-H New Leader Training will be held today at the Extension office from 6-9 pm. Anyone interested in becoming a 4-H leader is invited to attend to learn more about 4-H. New leaders are required to attend training and experienced leaders are encouraged to attend as a refresher course.
Save the date – because it’s changed! April 17: The second I Make Difference Leadership Conference for volunteers and educators who work with youth is today at Pinelow Park Conference Center in Loon Lake from 8 am to 3 pm. Current and timely topics for working with youth today include teaching children with dyslexia to read, connecting with community, discovering your personal strengths and more. Information and registration forms available at the Extension office or at http://stevens.wsu.edu/FourH/upcomingevents.htm.
For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
