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WSU Extension Chelan/Douglas Counties Bringing the power of Washington State University to our local communities! WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.

We offer research based, hands-on education, support local partnerships, and provide practical tools to help individuals and families live healthier, more successful lives. Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

🍽️ Become Certified with ServSafe in Grand Coulee! 🍽️Looking to strengthen your food safety knowledge or renew your cert...
10/12/2026

🍽️ Become Certified with ServSafe in Grand Coulee! 🍽️

Looking to strengthen your food safety knowledge or renew your certification? Join us for an upcoming ServSafe Food Handler Training and Certification Class in Grand Coulee, WA!

✅ Learn essential food safety practices
✅ Meet health department requirements
✅ Gain confidence in safe food handling
✅ Perfect for restaurant staff, food service workers, and managers

📍 Location: Lake Roosevelt Jr./Sr. High School 505 Crest Drive, Room , Grand Coulee, WA
📅 Class Dates: Friday, November 20th, 2026
🕘 Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Be sure to enter the building using the Jr./Sr. High School door and the room is on the second floor.

📞 Registration/Questions: Call 509-745-8531 or register online at extension.wsu.edu/chelan-douglas/

Seats may be limited, so register early! We look forward to helping you build safe and successful food service skills.

🐝🌼 Get Your Hands Dirty for the Bees! 🌼🐝Join the WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardeners for a hands-on afternoon of ...
10/02/2026

🐝🌼 Get Your Hands Dirty for the Bees! 🌼🐝

Join the WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardeners for a hands-on afternoon of Solitary Bee Harvesting!

Solitary bees are important pollinators, and Fall is a great time to learn more about their nesting habits and how we can support them in our gardens. Come ready to get involved—and prepared to get a little dirty! 🐝🌿

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Leavenworth Pollinator Garden
12790 Fish Hatchery Rd., Leavenworth

🌿 Join Us for Our Final First Friday Class of the Season! 🌿Fall is the perfect time to give your garden a little attenti...
10/01/2026

🌿 Join Us for Our Final First Friday Class of the Season! 🌿

Fall is the perfect time to give your garden a little attention! Join the WSU Chelan-Douglas County Master Gardeners for our final First Friday class of the season, featuring Dividing Perennials. 🌱

Learn how and when to divide your perennial plants to keep them healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive next season.

📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 9:00–9:45 AM
📍 Community Education Garden
110 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee

💚 FREE and open to the public!

Come learn, ask questions, and get your garden ready for fall. We hope to see you there!

🍌 Banana Crunchos: The Perfect After-School Snack! 🍌Need a quick, easy snack to keep hungry kids going after school? Try...
08/28/2026

🍌 Banana Crunchos: The Perfect After-School Snack! 🍌

Need a quick, easy snack to keep hungry kids going after school? Try Banana Crunchos! 😋

Ripe bananas get a delicious crunchy topping for a snack that’s simple to make and fun to eat. They’re a great way to add fruit to the afternoon while satisfying that craving for something sweet and crunchy.

✨ Easy to make
🍌 Fruit-filled
🥣 Kid-friendly
⏰ Perfect for busy afternoons

Keep a few bananas on hand and turn them into a tasty after-school treat the whole family can enjoy!

What’s your favorite way to serve bananas? 🍌💛

08/27/2026

Join us at the NCW Fair in Waterville August 27–30! 🌱
The WSU Extension Chelan–Douglas County Master Gardeners will be inside the Community Hall all weekend—ready to answer your gardening questions, share Firewise plant guidance, and help you grow a safer, healthier landscape.

Come by, connect with your local gardeners, and discover practical ways to make your outdoor space thrive.

🔍 Is your pressure canner ready for canning season? 🫙Don't let an inaccurate pressure gauge put your hard work at risk! ...
08/26/2026

🔍 Is your pressure canner ready for canning season? 🫙

Don't let an inaccurate pressure gauge put your hard work at risk! WSU Extension offers FREE pressure canner gauge testing to help ensure your canner is operating safely and accurately.

✅ Free service
✅ Quick and easy
✅ Helps ensure safe home food preservation

Bring your dial-gauge pressure canner lid to the WSU Chelan County Extension office or WSU Douglas County Extension office, and we'll test the gauge for accuracy. Annual testing is recommended before each canning season to help ensure your low-acid foods are processed safely.

📞 Contact us for office hours or questions before you stop by.
Wenatchee Office: 509-667-6540
Waterville Office: 509-745-8531

Protect your harvest and can with confidence! 🌽🍅🥕🫙

🌻🎡 Come Visit Us at the North Central Washington Fair! 🎡🌻The North Central Washington Fair is in full swing, August 27th...
08/25/2026

🌻🎡 Come Visit Us at the North Central Washington Fair! 🎡🌻

The North Central Washington Fair is in full swing, August 27th-30th, and we’d love to see you there! Stop by and visit our WSU Extension Chelan/Douglas Counties Master Gardeners and Chelan-Douglas County 4-H Club Program exhibitors and see the amazing work they’ve put into their projects. 🌱🐑🐰🐔

Come support our local youth and volunteers, learn something new, and enjoy all the fun the fair has to offer. ❤️

📍 North Central Washington Fair
🎡 Come see us and cheer on our Master Gardeners and 4-H exhibitors!

💙 We're Hiring Partners in Parenting Instructors! 💙Are you passionate about supporting families during life's challengin...
08/17/2026

💙 We're Hiring Partners in Parenting Instructors! 💙

Are you passionate about supporting families during life's challenging transitions? WSU Chelan/Douglas County Extension is seeking compassionate individuals to become Partners in Parenting instructors.

Partners in Parenting is a court-approved educational program that helps parents navigate the challenges of separation and divorce while keeping their children's well-being at the center. Instructors guide parents through strategies that reduce conflict, improve communication, and foster healthy co-parenting relationships.

We're looking for individuals who:
✨ Have strong communication and facilitation skills
✨ Enjoy working with adults in a supportive learning environment
✨ Are compassionate, professional, and committed to helping families
✨ Can create a welcoming and respectful classroom experience

Training and curriculum are provided.

If you're interested in making a meaningful difference for families in our community, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply here: https://bit.ly/3RyEBlu
Or call: 509-745-8531 for more information

🍅 Tomato Season Is Here! 🍅Have more tomatoes than you can eat fresh? Now is the perfect time to preserve that summer fla...
08/14/2026

🍅 Tomato Season Is Here! 🍅

Have more tomatoes than you can eat fresh? Now is the perfect time to preserve that summer flavor for the months ahead! 🌿

From canning and freezing to roasting and making sauce, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your garden tomatoes long after the season ends.

❤️ A few preservation tips:
• Choose firm, ripe, high-quality tomatoes.
• Follow tested preservation recipes and recommended processing times.
• Don’t guess when it comes to canning—food safety matters!
• Label and date everything you preserve so you know what you have on hand.

📄 Want to learn more? Visit our website to find a helpful PDF with information on how to correctly and safely preserve tomatoes using either a water-bath canner or pressure canner.

https://extension.wsu.edu/chelan-douglas/healthwellness/foodpreservation/

Whether you’re making a batch of tomato sauce, freezing tomatoes for winter soups, or canning salsa, preserving tomatoes is a wonderful way to make the most of your garden harvest. 🍅🌱

What’s your favorite way to preserve tomatoes? Tell us in the comments! 👇

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