Extending Knowledge. Changing Lives.
For over 100 years, Washington State University has been connecting with you, your neighbors, and your community through our Extension programs. Every day, Thurston County Extension works to extend the university’s knowledge—addressing real-world issues to help find new opportunities for our farmers, natural resource managers, families, young people, and business leaders to become successful and thrive.
County Programs
- WSU Master Gardener Program
- Master Recycler Composter Program
- Thurston County 4-H
- Natural Resources
- SNAP ED
Upcoming Events
Fri
26
The 2024 Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training application is now available! Apply today!
July 15 @ 8:00 am - September 1 @ 5:00 pm
Tue
30
Dirt Works Open Garden
July 30 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Aug
05
4-H Horse Committee Meeting
August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Aug
06
Dirt Works Open Garden
August 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Aug
07
Dirt Works Open Garden
August 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Aug
12
4-H Dog Committee Meeting
August 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Aug
13
Dirt Works Open Garden
August 13 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Aug
17
Dirt Works Open Garden
August 17 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Aug
17
Food & Yard Waste Composting Workshop and Worm Composting Workshop
August 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Aug
17
Learn How to Divide Peonies at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden
August 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Plant Problem? Ask a Certified Master Gardener
WSU Thurston County Extension Office
3054 Carpenter Road SE
Benoschek Building
Olympia, WA 98503
Phone: (360) 867-2189
For directions and complete staff listing visit our Contact Us page
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