WSU Extension - Island County

10/08/2026

The Plastic Detox shines a light on the global plastic pollution crisis and what we can do about it. After the film, hear from Heather Vitiaz of WSU Extension - Island County and Heather Trim from Zero Waste Washington, as they explore real solutions, effective policies, and everyday actions that can create lasting change. Stay for audience Q&A and discussion.

10/02/2026

Hope to see you all there this weekend!

Coming up October 3rd at the Fairgrounds. Come learn about all the different programs 4H has to offer on the Island and how you and your family can get involved.

09/03/2026

The Camano Preparedness group will be one of the many booths you will want to visit at our upcoming Camano 101 event happening on Saturday, September 12th, 10 am - 1 pm at the Camano Center. We hope to see you there! https://extension.wsu.edu/island/island-county/camano-101-living-on-an-island/

Fall storms can bring power outages and travel disruptions to Camano—and SR 532 is the island’s only land connection.

Use the final days of August to:

✅ Sign up for Island County myAlerts.
✅ Save Snohomish PUD’s outage number: 425-783-1001.
✅ Stock several days of water, food, medications and pet supplies.
✅ Charge battery banks and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
✅ Make a backup plan for medical devices and electric well pumps.

A little preparation now can make the next storm much easier to manage.

For more information about Island County Emergency Alerts, visit the county website today: https://www.islandcountywa.gov/464/Alerts-Warnings

09/03/2026

In August, the Island County Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting three town hall meetings for the Freeland, Maxwelton (Dave Mackie), and Maple Grove beach communities. These meetings are open to anyone who is interested about the water quality of these three watersheds.

Watch for the DNR Newsletter at the beginning of August for more information. Or you can contact the Island County Pollution Identification and Correction (PIC) coordinator. Email: [email protected]

Maple Grove Community: August 5th, 5-7pm Camano Convergence Room
Freeland community: August 6th, 5-7pm Bayview Hall
Maxwelton community: August 12th, 5-7pm Bayview Hall

To sign up for the Island County DNR newsletter, visit https://www.islandcountywa.gov/189/Natural-Resources

08/28/2026

Our latest Shore Stewards Newsletter is on its way and you can view it here to read all about the upcoming events and program offerings that are available to fill your last days of summer and into the fall.https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/19/2026/08/Shore-Stewards-News-Summer-2026.pdf

08/27/2026

This is a great program. Dr Ashley Hall has implemented this program here in Island County, making our island homes safer for all.

We're proud to celebrate Dr. Jessica Willoughby, whose project, Safe Storage, Safer Communities: Messaging to Prevent Adolescent Fi***rm Injuries in Rural Households, has received funding from the Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Foundation.

Working alongside Dr. Elizabeth Weybright (WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences) and Dr. Ashley Hall (WSU Extension - Island County) the project will bring together rural Washington communities, fi***rm safety experts and researchers to develop and evaluate communication strategies that support secure fi***rm storage among families with adolescents.

Please join us in congratulating Jessica and her research team on this important achievement.

05/21/2026

📸 Register now for the Washington State 4-H Teen Conference - June 22-25, 2026 🍀

Interested in inspiring the next generation of leaders?

High-school aged teens (those who have completed 8th grade and up) are encouraged to come to the Pullman Campus of Washington State University in June each year for the Washington State 4-H Teen Conference.

Some highlights include: touring the beautiful Pullman campus of WSU, staying in college dormitories, eating at WSU’s dining center, and attending workshops and tours to highlight career pathways and opportunities. We will include workshops to help youth begin preparing for college applications, scholarship applications, choosing a college major, and choosing a career pathway. We will also have opportunities for leadership development, service projects, team-building activities, and fun!

Date: June 22-25, 2026
Location: WSU Pullman Campus
Ages: High School students who have completed 8th grade through 12th grade
Registration: open via 4-H Online
Deadline to Register: May 31st
Cost Youth $295, Volunteers - no cost, Youth Conference Facilitator - $195

🍀All event information will be at our Teen Conference webpage: bit.ly/WAStateTeenConference

Register for WA Teen Conference: bit.ly/WATeenConferenceRegistration