WSU Skagit County Extension SNAP-Ed

06/25/2025

Check out The New Old Time Chautauqua's Big Vaudeville Variety Show this Saturday at Edgewater Park at 6pm! There will be live music and opportunities for you to move your body outside!

Address: 9102 Edgewater Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499

Looking for some FREE fun family entertainment this weekend? Be sure to check out The New Old Time Chautauqua's Big Vaudeville Variety Show this Saturday at Edgewater Park at 6pm! Find the details here: https://www.mountvernonwa.gov/1344/The-New-Old-Time-Chautauquas-Big-Vaudevi

06/25/2025

Burlington Public Library is your home for FREE summer fun! Get outside and enjoy the sunshine with your family this summer!

06/24/2025

Yes! It's finally strawberry season!! What is your favorite thing to do with strawberries? A favorite with the kids is mini fruit pizzas using English muffins, cream cheese and berries. It's yummy!
*** Visit a Farmers Market near you to pick up some strawberries with your SNAP Market Match! ***
¡Sí! Por fin es temporada de fresas!! ¿Qué es lo que más te gusta hacer con las fresas? Una de las favoritas de los niños son las mini pizzas de frutas con panecillos ingleses, queso crema y bayas. ¡Está rico!
https://foodhero.org/recipes/fruit-pizza?fbclid=IwY2xjawLCcZJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBjYkpFclU2ZVBjSWVzYzE2AR6ilNx-0ZaJYvkZlk3tsXdCMln1YNoBep5YFj_BZ3G_AJcD9JQsf3Lic4Aekw_aem_rqUBe6Poh5V30JtghJVgPQ

Recipe, Fruit Pizza, A healthy snack or treat, that kids will love to help make and eat!

06/20/2025

June is such a beautiful month to get outside! The foxgloves are in bloom on the hillsides, the salmonberries are ripe. It's light out until 10. It's glorious! The hike up to Lily and Lizard lakes is a nice woodsy hike with some good uphill to get your heart working. It's a short drive from Burlington or Mount Vernon. Check it out!

¡Junio ​​es un mes tan hermoso para salir! Las dedaleras están en flor en las laderas, los salmonberries están maduros. Hay luz hasta las 10. ¡Es glorioso! La caminata hasta los lagos Lily y Lizard es una agradable caminata boscosa con una buena cuesta arriba para que tu corazón trabaje. Es un viaje corto desde Burlington o Mount Vernon. ¡Échale un vistazo!

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lily-lizard-lake-loop?fbclid=IwY2xjawLCcJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBjYkpFclU2ZVBjSWVzYzE2AR6_ABGffwb8TzwKnjbz0HGApYtyAjrz8Im3H1GQzJbcqVK7dqgnl3CXMToG8Q_aem_9yqMMyd3zQNs0BSDGeQpNQ

This is a loop made up of several well signed trails on Blanchard Mountain in the Chuckanuts. The trail offers that other-world ancientness with its dark forests, moss and house-sized boulders. It makes a good year-round hike, with a route that passes by waterfalls, swamps, two lakes, wildlife activ...

06/05/2025

🌟 Healthy eating made easy with SNAP-Ed! 🌟
Looking for ways to stretch your food budget while making nutritious meals? SNAP-Ed provides free resources, tips, and recipes to help you make the most of every grocery trip! 🍎🥦🍞
Follow along for expert advice, meal planning hacks, and fun ways to stay active! Because healthy living starts with smart choices. 💪✨

05/29/2025

🌱 What is SNAP-Ed and How Does It Help Our Community? 🥦
SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education) empowers individuals and families with limited incomes to make healthy food choices and live active lifestyles—without breaking the budget.
At WSU Spokane SNAP-Ed, we partner with local schools, food pantries, community gardens, and more to bring free resources like:
✅ Healthy cooking demos and recipes
✅ Nutrition education for kids and adults
✅ Tips for stretching your food dollars
✅ Fun physical activity ideas
✅ Support for growing your own food at home
Together, we’re building a healthier, more connected community—one bite, one step, one garden at a time. 🌻

05/29/2025

📢 What is SNAP-Ed?
SNAP-Ed empowers individuals and families with the knowledge, skills, and resources to make healthier food choices and live active lifestyles—all on a budget. From nutrition education to hands-on cooking classes, SNAP-Ed is making a difference in communities across the country!
💚 Healthy food. 🏃 Active lives. 💡 Smart choices.
Did you know? Every dollar spent on SNAP-Ed programs can result in up to $10.64 in health care cost savings! Investing in nutrition education today means healthier communities tomorrow.

05/07/2025

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program distribution is coming! Qualifying seniors will receive $80 to spend on fruits and vegetables at the farmers markets. Spread the word!