05/03/2026
This weekend the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Conservation Corps (VCC) program alumni joined forces with GRuB Olympia to build a new garden for a senior apartment complex!
This project was to replace aging garden beds at the apartment complex that were built by GRuB 20+ years ago. With numerous staff and volunteers, old beds were removed in record time and replaced with eight new garden beds, filled with fresh garden soil and sturdy trellises for growing vines.
Big smiles all around from the residents, who especially look forward to growing food this season in the new higher elevated beds meant to reduce bending and stooping for those that have mobility issues.
Thank you GRuB staff and VCC interns for all your hard work â happy growing, everyone! ðŠī ð
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05/03/2026
Virtual Workshop: Conservation Psychology & Veteran Post-Traumatic Growth
Join us on May 8, 2026, for a free virtual workshop exploring conservation psychology and its connection to veteran post-traumatic growth. This session offers insights into ecotherapy and human-nature connection, and provides practical tools for supporting mental health in veteran and military-connected communities.
Date & Time: May 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM â 4:00 PM (PDT)
Format: Virtual (link will be emailed to registrants)
Cost: Free
Continuing Education: 3 CE credits pending
Learn more and register by May 7: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=32088
04/22/2026
Are you interested in salmon monitoring and data collection? As an intern, learn the different monitoring and sampling techniques, why we use them, and how to identify different species. https://dva.wa.gov/veterans-service-members-and-their-families/veterans-benefits/employment/internships
04/18/2026
Join Roots Farm for a free Vermicomposting Workshop and learn how to compost food scraps using worms! This hands-on class will cover simple, low-cost worm bin setups that help reduce landfill waste and build healthy soil. The first 10 people to sign up will receive a free bucket worm bin with instructions.
Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: Roots Farm, 28376 State Hwy 3 NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
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