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Our third and final “Growing Knowledge in the Garden” presentation will be given on Sunday, September 20, 1:00 p.m., in H.J. Carroll Park, at the Kul Kah Han Native Plant Demonstration Garden, 9884 Rhody Drive, Chimacum. Our guest speaker, Patrick Loafman, botanist and author, will deliver a lecture entitled, “Highlights of Researching the Flora of the Olympics.” Patrick will discuss the native plant species he discovered over the past ten years that were not formally associated with the...

Jefferson County voters have approved Proposition No. 1, the County Parks & Recreation Levy, during the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. The measure was placed on the ballot by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners through a Resolution adopted on April 27, 2026. It will be effective pending certification of the election results by the Jefferson County Auditor’s Office on August 18. The approved levy lid lift will establish a dedicated six-year funding source for Jefferson County...

WSU Jefferson County Extension is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Program. This class is an opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge while making a difference through volunteer service. The program welcomes gardeners of all experience levels who are eager to learn and share research-based horticultural information with others. The training program combines self-paced online learning, live Zoom presentations, and in-person classes beginning...