UAEX Washington County

10/16/2026

Please come to our "Butterfly Magic" fundraiser at All American Steakhouse in Springdale on Tuesday, October 20. Drop by anytime from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dine in or carry out!

10/14/2026

Washington County FCS agent Elizabeth Berner is presenting on Poultry Food Safety next Monday, October 19. Check out the webinar registration information below.

The latest evidence-based, unbiased research, education and solutions in avian influenza prevention for producer and backyard | Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service

10/09/2026

The Washington County Extension Office will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day!

10/08/2026

If you were interested in joining the DFEND program, but preferred an online option, now is your chance.

The Department of Food Science is recruiting participants for their upcoming 6-week online DFEND nutrition and physical activity program funded by an USDA grant! The program includes weekly 60-minute online sessions, along with pre- and post-program nutrition, physical activity, and health surveys. Participants who complete the program will receive a $50 gift card.

Two online series will be offered beginning:

1. Friday, October 16 at 12:00 PM

2. Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 PM

Sign up with the QR code below or at https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0qDA6iqXx0AfJ5Q

10/05/2026

Rain Barrel Make-and-Take Workshop at the Prairie Grove Public Library on October 10th at 10AM.
Learn about stormwater and make your own rain barrel to take home! Options to bring your own barrel, or have one provided for you.
Follow the link to register: https://uada.formstack.com/forms/rain_barrel_workshop

10/01/2026

On Tuesday Washington County Extension Homemakers Council hosted our second ever Granny Camp program at the Mullins Library. Volunteers worked with University of Arkansas students and staff who were interested in learning English Paper Piecing. A special thanks to Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts for making this possible and Paper Pieces www.paperpieces.com.

09/23/2026

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service is offering a ServSafe class on November 5 from 8:30am – 5:00pm at the Arkansas Food Innovation Center at Market Center of the Ozarks. All other information including cost and registration is included on the link below.

Register by October 30th at: https://uada.formstack.com/forms/servsafe_washington_county

09/18/2026

🍀Each year we have subcommittee meetings to gather input from the county to decide the next year's priority areas. This year, in addition to that, we would like to gather collected responses to assist in shaping the priorities for the 4-H program next year.🍀

This survey won't take long and will help us to focus efforts where they are needed, if you can fill it out for our 4-H program areas.

Thank you for your participation in my Washington County 4-H Needs Assessment! Responses to this survey will assist in mapping out priorities for the 2026-2027 program year. Additionally, responses will highlight programming for these priority areas. The top three priority areas will be focused on d...

09/09/2026

This long-running cleanup is back! Lee Creek Cleanup at beautiful Devil's Den State Park is this Saturday! Lunch and doorprizes for participants - join us!

Join us to help clean up Northwest Arkansas in the Fayetteville and Bentonville area.

09/08/2026

Your responses and knowledge are needed!

Each year we request input from the county to make sure our Washington County FCS programming aligns with community needs. Collected responses assist in shaping program priorities. This survey will only take around 10 minutes of your time. https://uaex.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_22Y7NWrtC6nj6uO

Thank you!