BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pierce County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pierce County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pierce County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261110T183000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20260509T014421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T015535Z UID:10017913-1794331800-1794335400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable Gardening DESCRIPTION:There are many late-season possibilities for your vegetable garden – winter harvests\, fall or winter planting for spring harvest\, garden bed preparation for a thriving spring garden.Let’s share our experiences with in an informal discussion of November to February gardening URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/winter-gardening-4/ LOCATION:Puyallup Public Library\, 324 S Meridian\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program GEO:47.1895579;-122.2954133 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Puyallup Public Library 324 S Meridian Puyallup WA 98371 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=324 S Meridian:geo:-122.2954133,47.1895579 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T150000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20260722T180344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T195754Z UID:10018007-1794405600-1794409200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Buzz Pollination and Other Secrets in the Life of a Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:Bombus\, otherwise known as the bumblebee\, is a favorite visitor to the floral garden.  This presentation will highlight critical events in the life of a bumblebee and demonstrate the unique role bumblebees play as a member of the pollinator community. This FREE talk is offered through Senior University at Franke Tobey Jones Senior Living Facility.Please Register for the class on Franke Tobey Jones website or call 253.756.6219 URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/buzz-pollination-and-other-secrets-in-the-life-of-a-bumblebee-2/ LOCATION:Franke Tobey Jones\, 5340 North Bristol Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T150000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261028T183508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T183508Z UID:10018032-1794492000-1794495600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Buzz Pollination & Other Secrets in the Life of a Bumblebee DESCRIPTION:Bombus\, otherwise known as the bumblebee\, is a favorite visitor to the floral garden.  This presentation will highlight critical events in the life of a bumblebee and demonstrate the unique role bumblebees play as a member of the pollinator community. \nThis event\, hosted by the Happy Thymes Garden Club is open to the public URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/buzz-pollination-other-secrets-in-the-life-of-a-bumblebee-2/ LOCATION:Pierce County Library – Summit Branch\, 5107 112th St E\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98446\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program GEO:47.1548766;-122.3606759 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pierce County Library – Summit Branch 5107 112th St E Tacoma WA 98446 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5107 112th St E:geo:-122.3606759,47.1548766 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20260527T182755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T210456Z UID:10017921-1794747600-1794751200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Winter Vegetable Gardening DESCRIPTION:There are many late-season possibilities for your vegetable garden – winter harvests\, fall or winter planting for spring harvest\, garden bed preparation for a thriving spring garden.Let’s share our experiences with in an informal discussion of November to February gardening URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/winter-vegetable-gardening/ LOCATION:Pierce County Library – Bonney Lake\, 18501 90th St E\, Bonney Lake\,\, WA\, 98391\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T200000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261026T184315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T190854Z UID:10018020-1800558000-1800561600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Getting Started DESCRIPTION:We will cover everything you need to gather to begin the process of starting your own Kitchen Garden. Meeting Format:– Introductions\, about 10 minutes– Presentation\, about 20 minutes– Upcoming Garden Calendar of events\, about 10 minutes– Open Q&A\, about 20 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSign me up!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\nThis is an on-line ‘virtual’ session via Zoom.* you only need to sign up ONCE for the entire year-long series*We will add your email address to our list and send out the zoom invite before the meeting. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/getting-started/ CATEGORIES:Beginning Kitchen Gardening END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270128T140000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261028T182446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T182446Z UID:10018031-1801141200-1801144800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Square Foot Gardening DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t want more garden-fresh food with less effort? Square foot gardening can help you make the most of the space that you have\, plus save you time\, effort\, and water. Learn how to plan\, plant\, and care for your square foot garden. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/square-foot-gardening/ LOCATION:Pierce County Library – Bonney Lake\, 18501 90th St E\, Bonney Lake\,\, WA\, 98391\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270213T153000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261028T012339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T012511Z UID:10018025-1802527200-1802532600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Compost & Soil DESCRIPTION:It’s All About What’s Below Your Feet. Soil is alive\, and healthy soil is what makes your garden grow! Learn how to create great soil by using compost and working with mother nature. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/compost-soil/ LOCATION:Pierce County Library – University Place Branch\, 3609 Market Place West\, University Place\, WA\, 98466\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270218T200000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261026T190604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T190810Z UID:10018021-1802977200-1802980800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Seed Starting DESCRIPTION:It is time to start from seed\, those cool weather plants that will be the first to go into your kitchen garden. We’ll show you everything you need to get those seeds sprouting – on time – so they are ready to plant out when your soil is warm enough for them to thrive outdoors.Meeting Format:– Introductions\, about 10 minutes– Presentation\, about 20 minutes– Upcoming Garden Calendar of events\, about 10 minutes– Open Q&A\, about 20 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSign me up!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\nThis is an on-line ‘virtual’ session via Zoom. * you only need to sign up ONCE for the entire year-long series* We will add your email address to our list and send out the zoom invite before the meeting. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/seed-starting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270311T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270311T190000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261028T160540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T160540Z UID:10018028-1804786200-1804791600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Veggie Gardening with EASE DESCRIPTION:Our climate may be changing\, but you can keep growing with EASE! Learn all about the steps to vegetable gardening with EASE: Evaluating your carbon footprint\, Adapting to climate change realities\, Sustaining soil health\, and Enjoying your garden. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/veggie-gardening-with-ease/ LOCATION:Pierce County Library – Milton/Edgewood Branch\, 900 Meridian Ave E\, Milton\, WA\, 98354\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270313T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270313T153000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261028T161146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T161146Z UID:10018029-1804946400-1804951800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Vegetable Gardening Choices for the PNW DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to grow vegetables that will thrive in our maritime climate? Whether you want to grow tomatoes or potatoes\, peppers or root vegetables\, leafy greens or more\, you’ll learn the best varieties to plant\, as well as techniques to help your garden flourish. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/vegetable-gardening-choices-for-the-pnw/ LOCATION:Pierce County Library – University Place Branch\, 3609 Market Place West\, University Place\, WA\, 98466\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Gardener Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270318T200000 DTSTAMP:20261028T120344 CREATED:20261026T194854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T011243Z UID:10018022-1805396400-1805400000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Prepping/planning your garden space DESCRIPTION:How to prepare your beds\, figuring out what to plant where (and when!). Getting rid of weeds and getting everything set up for the coming growing season. Meeting Format:– Introductions\, about 10 minutes– Presentation\, about 20 minutes– Upcoming Garden Calendar of events\, about 10 minutes– Open Q&A\, about 20 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSign me up!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n\n\nThis is an on-line ‘virtual’ session via Zoom.* you only need to sign up ONCE for the entire year-long series*We will add your email address to our list and send out the zoom invite before the meeting. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/pierce/event/prepping-planning-your-garden-space/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR