USU Extension - Washington County

06/09/2026

🧵✨ Sew Much Fun! Summer Sewing Camps Are Open for Registration! ✨🧵

Ready to stitch, create, and have fun? Join us for one of our exciting Sew Much Fun! camps designed for beginner and developing sewists. Participants will learn valuable sewing skills while creating projects they can be proud of!

👕 Reverse Applique Sweatshirt – June 17th Discover the creative art of reverse applique by making a small bag and designing a one-of-a-kind sweatshirt.

👜 From Beginner to Beyond with Bags – June 29th Learn sewing basics while creating several unique bags and exploring a variety of sewing techniques.

👖 Pajama Pants and More – July 7th Master basic sewing skills while making your own comfy pajama pants, plus additional fun projects if time allows.

More than just sewing, these camps help build confidence, patience, creativity, focus, and problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment. Whether you're brand new to sewing or looking to expand your skills, there's a camp for you! REGISTER at 4h.zsuite.org

✂️ Space is limited—sign up today and start your next creative adventure, one stitch at a time! 🧵✨

06/09/2026

Happy National Gardening Week! Your landscape checklist doesn’t have to be overwhelming; tackle a few tasks at a time and enjoy the growing season along the way!

06/07/2026

Happy National Gardening Week! 🌱 SHARE what’s growing in your garden right now.

https://extension.usu.edu/garden/

06/05/2026

Did you know National Doughnut (Donut) Day began during WWI? 🍩🇺🇸

Celebrated on the first Friday in June, National Doughnut Day honors the Salvation Army “Lassies” — the brave women who served fresh doughnuts and comfort to soldiers on the front lines in France during World War I. Their acts of kindness boosted morale and created a sweet tradition that continues today.

Whether you love glazed, filled, sprinkled, or classic cake donuts, today is the perfect excuse to support your local bakery and share a dozen with someone who could use a smile. 💛

06/04/2026

Remember when summer meant running until the streetlights came on? Your kids deserve that same magic, and now there's a program built for it.
Marathon Kids Summer Movement Challenge kicks off June 8, and it's FREE for ALL ages and abilities. Run, walk, jump, play... every mile and every minute counts toward completing a "marathon" this summer. No pressure. No competition. Just kids moving, growing, and loving it.
📍 Sign up now at marathonkids.usu.edu, spots fill fast!

Join USU Extension as we run, walk and play our way to being healthy!

06/03/2026

🚲🌎 Happy World Bicycle Day! 🌎🚲

Today we celebrate more than just bicycles — we celebrate healthier people, cleaner communities, and a more sustainable future.

Why cycling matters:
❤️ Strengthens heart health and supports mental wellness
🌟 Encourages an active, healthy lifestyle
💚 Reduces air pollution and carbon emissions
🚴 Helps decrease traffic congestion
🌍 Provides affordable transportation for people of all ages
🛤️ Supports safer communities through bike lanes and shared paths

Every ride, whether around the neighborhood, to work, or along a favorite trail, helps create a healthier planet and stronger community.

This World Bicycle Day, consider swapping four wheels for two — even for just one trip. Small changes can make a big impact.

So grab your helmet, enjoy the ride, and pedal toward a healthier tomorrow! 🚲☀️

06/03/2026

This is SUMMER

06/02/2026

Celebrate National Rotisserie Chicken Day with a delicious meal! 🍗 What’s your favorite way to enjoy rotisserie chicken?

06/01/2026

https://extension.usu.edu/beekeeping/

05/31/2026

This May, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, take time to connect with the people who lift you up. 💚 Spending moments with family and friends reminds us that we’re never alone on life’s journey. Positive connections can strengthen our resilience and bring comfort through every season.

Learn more about strengthening your mental health: https://extension.usu.edu/mentalhealth/