WSU San Juan County Extension Office

05/25/2026

The WSU San Juan County Extension office will be closed Monday May 25th in observation of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/21/2026

🐄 You’re Invited! Get a Behind‑the‑Scenes Look at 4‑H Livestock Projects 🐐

The community is welcome to join us for a public open house during the San Juan County 4‑H Livestock Weigh‑In & Showmanship Clinic!

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕙 Open to the public from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 San Juan County Fairgrounds – 4‑H Arena

Come watch 4‑H members and volunteers in action, learn how youth prepare animals for fair and auction, and enjoy a casual meet and greet with 4‑H youth and their livestock projects.

This is a great opportunity for community members, families, and potential supporters to see firsthand the learning, responsibility, and teamwork that go into 4‑H livestock programs.

👉 All activities are viewable from public areas.
👉 Learn more about the 4‑H auction and how to support local youth here:
https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/4h/fair-and-auction/4-h-auctions-information/

We’d love to see you there and share the work our 4‑H youth are proud of!

05/11/2026

The wait is over—our 2026 plant list is live! 🌼🌶️🍅
See exactly what will be available at our Spring Plant Sales on Saturday, May 16 (San Juan Island) and Sunday, May 17 (Orcas Island) at https://www.mgfsjc.org/spslist2026.html
🌱 Garden tip:
If you started your own seedlings early, now is the time to begin hardening them off. Gradually expose plants like tomatoes, peppers, squash, and cucumbers to outdoor conditions—starting with short periods in a sheltered, shady location and increasing exposure over several days.

05/05/2026

🧠 Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – Orcas Island 🧠

Want to feel more confident supporting young people who may be struggling with mental health challenges? Join us for Youth Mental Health First Aid, a FREE blended training opportunity for community members.
📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Funhouse Commons
30 Pea Patch Lane, Eastsound, WA 98245

✅ Includes 2 hours of online coursework followed by a one‑day, in‑person training
✅ Learn how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and how to respond with care
✅ Open to adults who work with or care about youth

👉 Register here:
https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KvrU13MmVaDZfU

Please help spread the word by liking and sharing—together we can strengthen support for youth in our community 💙

05/05/2026

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA May 5, 2026 — The San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild and WSU San Juan County Extension invite farmers, landowners, and community members to attend Farm Transfer 101: Planning for the Future of Your Farm in the San Juan Islands, a 1.5-hour introductory webinar focused on farm s...

05/04/2026

Tips to prevent Avian Influenza exposure from San Juan County Health Department.

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 4, 2026 – Your local public health team wants to remind you of a few tips to help make your spring season as fun and healthy as possible.  

04/17/2026

🌿🐝 Join us for a Pasture + Pollinators Field Day! 🌼🚜

Curious how to support pollinators and keep your fields productive? Come walk the land with SJICD’s Lead Pollinator Researcher, Walt Andrews, and learn how native plant diversity can benefit both habitat and hay production.

📍 Two opportunities to attend this FREE workshop:
• April 24, 10–11 a.m. — Lum Farm, Orcas Island
• May 2, 1–2 p.m. — Zylstra Lake Preserve, San Juan Island

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Let’s grow healthier landscapes together—see you in the field!

03/26/2026

Spring has arrived and the sun is out! Check out the latest from our San Juan County WSU Master Gardeners in their March newsletter: upcoming gardening events, tips and happenings.

Check out our March Master Gardener newsletter!

https://mailchi.mp/wsu/march-17617367

03/16/2026

There is still time to register for the upcoming Forest Stewardship coached planning course 🌲

🌲✨ The WSU Extension Forest Stewardship Coached Planning Course is back for San Juan County residents —March 23–May 18. Don't miss this opportunity.
Learn to identify trees, improve forest health, reduce wildfire risk, and write your own stewardship plan.
Open to all—no experience or acreage minimum required.
📅 Register by March 19: https://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/cpsanjuan/

03/16/2026

Vegetable Gardening Workshop – April 11
Kick off your 2026 garden with the WSU Extension Master Gardeners! Dr. Carol Miles will present practical tips for growing vegetables in the San Juan Islands, including site selection, fencing, and planting techniques. Master Gardeners will also be available for Q&A and will share how you can access their gardening resources all year long.
📅 April 11
🕚 11:30 to 1:00
📍 Marie Boe Building at theSan Juan County Fairgrounds
✔ Free community event