Gardening without Barriers
Pierce County Library - University Place Branch 3609 Market Place West, University Place, WA, United StatesGardening is an activity which provides both personal and environmental benefits, and should be accessible to everyone. This presentation shares tools, tips and techniques for removing barriers to successful gardening, such as lack of time, gardening space, finances, physical agility or gardening knowledge.
Dinosaurs
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United StatesTheme: Learn which plants are left from the dinosaur age & design your own garden for tiny dinosaurs. What plants exist today that the dinosaurs saw?Let’s make a mask and move like a dinosaur. Make a miniature dinosaur habitat. Dig for dino eggs!Note: ‘Day of’ registration starts at 9:30am
Figs. Yes, They Do Grow Here
Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, United States4-H Public Presentation Entries Due
All Public Presentations entries are due in FairEntry by 10:00pm. You will need to select a day and time when you register. Also let us know if you have a PowerPoint presentation. You can bring a laptop with and HDMI port or a USB drive with your presentation.
4-H Dog Leaders Meeting
Pierce County Extension Office 3602 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, United StatesThe Dog Leaders of Pierce County 4-H meet on the first Monday of each month. All Dog leaders and members are welcome and encouraged to attend. This meeting has a Zoom option. Contact mike.seiber@wsu.edu to receive the link.
4-H Fashion Review Entries Due
Entries for the 2026 Pierce County Fair Fashion Review are due in FairEntry.
Superintendents Meeting
Frontier Park Rabbit Barn 21606 Meridian Ave E., Graham, WA, United StatesFinal Superintendents meeting before the start of the Pierce County Fair.
Reimagining Your Lawn
Tacoma Public Library - Swasey Branch 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United StatesWith our changing climate and lifestyle, the typical suburban lawn has become costly to maintain in terms of time and money spent. This presentation covers how we got to the modern ‘putting green’ lawn model and explores alternatives that are more sustainable and may be better suited to the way you live today.
4-H Poster and Photo Turn-in
Frontier Park Rabbit Barn 21606 Meridian Ave E., Graham, WA, United States4-H Members are able to laminate and turn in their posters. Members are able to print their photos and turn them in as well.
Summer Fest – Plants Talk
Puyallup Demonstration Garden 2607 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA, United StatesTheme: Investigate how plants communicate with their environment and each other.How do plants “talk” if they cannot speak? Do they use the 5 senses we have? How do we know how old they are? Can they store water? How and why do they attract pollinators?Note: ‘Day of’ registration starts at 9:30am
4-H Animal and Activities Deadline for P.C. Fair
Pierce Co. Fair Grounds 21606 Meridian E., Graham, WA, United StatesAll Animal and Activity registration for the Pierce County Fair are due in FairEntry by 9:59 pm.
Winter Gardening
Pierce County Library - Gig Harbor Branch 4424 Pt. Fosdick Dr. N.W., Gig Harbor, WA, United StatesDon’t say goodbye to your favorite annuals each fall! This presentation will cover simple, effective methods to overwinter begonias and geraniums so you can enjoy them year after year. Learn multiple techniques—from storing dormant tubers to keeping container plants alive indoors—and discover easy propagation tips to multiply your plants with minimal effort.