About this Event
Become a WSU Snohomish County Extension Sustainable Community Steward and learn what can and can’t be recycled, how to reduce waste, and why individual and community-level actions make a difference towards climate change. Become more engaged in your local community by enrolling for this volunteer training series.
Those who sign up will receive university-level training grounded in climate change science relevant both within Snohomish County and globally. The training shapes participants into informed community educators and prepares them for a volunteer commitment of at least 10 hours or 3 events a year. A combination of engaging classroom presentations and discussions paired with behind-the-scenes field trips highlight this educational and community engagement opportunity.
The training is every Wednesday evening starting May 13th through June 10th, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. The classes are held in person at the WSU Snohomish County Extension office at Willis Tucker Park, 6705 Puget Park Dr., Snohomish, Wa, 98296.
Training includes an overview of environmental sustainability and climate change solutions with a deep dive into waste reduction and recycling right. The training also features presentations on food waste prevention, and the circular economy as well as home composting and DIY eco-friendly cleaning product demonstrations. Classes will feature speakers from WSU Extension, Republic Services, Seattle REconomy, Zero Waste Washington, and more. Further, the training includes field trips to WM Cascade Recycling Center, Cedar Grove Compost, and a Snohomish County transfer station. Here are the dates:
- Cascade Recycling Center | Thursday, May 28th | 1pm - 3pm
- Cedar Grove Compost | Friday, June 5th | 10am - 12pm
- Airport Rd Recycling and Transfer Station | Date/Time TBA
- More tours TBA!
The course costs $40, with accommodations and fee-waivers available upon request. Purchasing your ticket for May 13th on Eventbrite covers the entire training series.
Register before April 12th for 10% off.
Community Educators
Once trained, volunteers then give back to the community by sharing what they learned through various events, projects and activities. Sustainable Community Stewards pledge to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours or 3 events in one year.
One 2023 Sustainable Community Steward had this to say at the end of their training, “I have loved this class! I am so much more aware of my impacts now. I think each day about what changes I can make and have made since I started the training. I've gained a great new perspective, and new friends.”
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, including recycling collection events, Repair Cafés, sustainability workshops, our quarterly newsletter, waste-sorting at events, and more!
Register before April 12th for 10% off. For more information, visit the Sustainability Stewards website, contact [email protected], or call 425-357-6027.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Kellee Byard at (425) 357-6027 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the event date.
Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Evidence of non-compliance may be reported through your local Extension Office.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Willis Tucker Activity Center, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish, United States
USD 40.00
