WSU Kitsap County Extension

Eat Local in Kitsap County in September!

Eating local means choosing and celebrating the best flavors of our many regions in Washington State. When we change what we eat, we change things for the better. Local food offers the best nutrition, produces less waste and supports sustainable agriculture and local economies. Eating local nourishes our families, and the communities we love.

For more information on why to eat local and how you can find your local farms, co-ops, farmers markets and more, please visit Eat Local First's webpage at:
https://eatlocalfirst.org/why-eat-local/

From Water Stewardship:

From Regional Small Farms:

4-H and Small Farms Education Coordinator Online applications must be received before 12:00am on: September 9, 2024 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1132-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Business Title: 4-H and Small Farms Education Coordinator Employee Type: Adm...

From 4-H:

4-H Teens - Looking to earn funds for teen events for the new 4-H year such as Know Your Government, Teen Rally, Teen Conference, 4-H Camp (Counselors in Training and Teen Counselors) - sign up to volunteer at the McTakeOver!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FACAF2EA7F58-50311811-mctakeover

From Master Gardeners:

From Master Gardeners:

From Water Stewardship:

The Kitsap Public Health District has lifted cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) warnings for Mission Lake and Panther Lake. The warnings were issued Aug. 14 (Mission Lake) and Aug. 15 (Panther Lake).

Learn more: https://ow.ly/hUB050T5gY1

From 4-H:

Happy Saturday Kitsap! Post your favorite moments of the so far for a highlight reel at the end of the weekend! By the way, did you know - it’s Kids Day at the Kitsap Fair today! Kiddos under the age of 12 are free! See y’all soon!

Come see us this week at the 2024 Kitsap Fair & Stampede!
August 21 - August 25

The WSU Kitsap Extension office will be closed August 22-23 for the Kitsap Fair

https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/event/2024-kitsap-fair-stampede/

Between the rides, rodeo events and helpings of cotton candy, make sure you come visit our WSU Kitsap Extension and Master Gardener tables in the Presidents Hall at the 2024 Kitsap Fair & Stampede. Also, check out the agriculture education table in the Sheep Barn. And of course, don’t forget to show your support to our 4-H youth as they participate in a number of activities, such as livestock and small animal exhibitions. Don’t miss all the excitement!

From SNAP-Ed:

Back-to-school time is around the corner

https://www.fns.usda.gov/schoolmeals

Nourishing Young Minds
Nutritious school meals help America's children learn, grow, and stay healthy. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program that provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost meals to over 30 million children each school day. NSLP operates in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions.

From Water Stewardship:

WSU Kitsap Beach Explorations 2024
Final events for the summer - August 19 & 20

https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/calendar/list/

DON'T MISS OUT!

- Rockaway Beach: Bainbridge Island, WA – August 19, 10:15am – 11:30am
- Manchester State Park: Port Orchard, WA – August 19, 10:30am - 12pm
- Lion's Park: Bremerton, WA – August 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Join local naturalists for FREE Kitsap beach explorations and discover the amazing creatures that call our local beaches home. Our knowledgeable naturalists can help guide your journey of discovery while exploring the intertidal zone learning about the creatures that live in this unique habitat.

These 60-90 minute beach explorations are perfect for families with children of all ages, a great way to get outside, learn something new and have fun! Boots or closed-toe shoes are recommended.

From Water Stewardship:

From Water Stewardship:

Today the Kitsap Public Health District issued a cyanobacteria warning for Mission Lake. The public is advised to avoid all contact with water in Mission Lake due to the presence of potentially toxic cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae.

There are many different types of cyanobacteria and not all blooms are toxic. The cyanobacteria present in Mission Lake are known to produce toxins.

Because toxic cyanobacteria can make people sick, and can kill pets, fish, waterfowl and livestock, the public is advised to avoid all contact with Mission Lake.

Learn more: https://lnks.gd/2/2wZX8tJ

From Water Stewardship:

Looking to contribute to science? Join scientist Dr. Kelsi Furman at a workshop this October. They are looking for 2 more SHORELINE HOMEOWNERS to attend a workshop!
Please contact Kelsi Furman at [email protected] by August 19th if interested.

From Water Stewardship:

From SNAP-Ed:

In 2023, WA families used over $4.3 million in food access benefits to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and other staples directly from farmers and food businesses at farmers markets. This is a win-win-win for local families, businesses, and markets.

Happy National Farmers Market Week. 🥕🍞🍓🥔

From Master Gardeners:

We know it seems like spring is a long way away but Native Plant Sales Fall/Winter 2024 listed below:

Thurston Conservation District Seed and Bulb Sale
Online orders open August 1, 2024; Pickup Feb 28 – March 2, 2025
Olympia
https://store.thurstoncd.com/products/

BetterGround – map of and links to Puget Sound conservation districts with
native plant sales; sign up for notices for online ordering
https://betterground.org/in-your-community/events/plant-sale/

King Conservation District online sale in November for March pickup
Renton
https://kingcd.org/programs/better-backyards/native-bareroot-plant-sale/

Snohomish Conservation District online sale in January for March pickup
https://www.theplantsale.org/

Washington Native Plant Society Salal Chapter online sale in September
Mount Vernon
https://www.wnps.org/salal-programs/plantsale #:~:text=Salal%20Chapter%20Plant%20Sale%20%2D%20Fall%202024
&text=We%20will%20set%20up%20a,calendar%20link%20in%20early%20
September.

From Kitsap Farm Tour:

From Kitsap Farm Tour:

🚜 Just 3 days to go until the 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour! 🌾 Get ready for an amazing day packed with farm adventures, delicious fresh produce, and fun activities for the whole family. This is an event you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars and get excited to celebrate our vibrant agricultural community. See you on the farm! 🌟

The Smithshyre Bainbridge Vineyards Winney Farm Farm Kitchen Beaver Bend Farm Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse Pheasant Fields Farm Courter Country Farm RED ROOF RANCH Olalla Vineyard & Winery EB Daniel's Organic Olalla

Walker Meadow Farm Willow Bridge Creamery
Bee Flowers
and Wooley

Fresh
Ice (shaved ice)
Kai Kitchen (Pizza)
Green Farms
Island/Suyematsu Farms
Crow Farm
& Greens Farm
Farm Legacy Alliance
Hooves Sanctuary.
with Brian Kramer
’s Sweet Treats (pastries, sweets & more)
Farms
(Asian inspired Wok)
Kitchen (pastries & house made sodas)
Farm & Forest (Lavender products & cotton candy)
Strait Fibers
B’s Blooms
Rendezvous
Lumpia
Kitchen (lunch offerings)
Farms (flowers)
Harvest (flowers)
Kitsap Fishline
Community Food Co-op
Ice Cream (Ice Cream)
Gardens (Food Truck)
County Solid Waste – Curbside Composting Education
& Madder Farm (Flowers)
& Mabel Garden Co. (Flowers)
Gorilla Espresso & Food Truck
Blooms (Flowers)
Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
Booth

From SNAP-Ed:

Farmers Market Week A trip to the Farmers Market is a great way to start a delicious meal. Learn about Farmers Markets in SNAP-Ed!