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July 2024
4-H Horse Committee Meeting
The Thurston County 4-H Horse Leader Committee meets the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the WSU Extension Office. The Horse Committee meetings are for planning and coordinating project related pre-fair and county fair activities. Enrolled 4-H volunteers and 4-H teen leaders enrolled in the horse project are encouraged to attend. Meetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather. Please confirm meeting date/time before attending.
Find out more »Dirt Works Open Garden
Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. Dirt Works Demonstration and Learning Garden is located inside Yauger Park at 530 Alta Street SW, Olympia 98502 in West Olympia. Dirt Works is open on the following days/times in 2024: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to October Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 24, August 7, August 21 Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, April 13, May 18, June 15, July…
Find out more »4-H Dog Committee Meeting
The Dog Committee meetings are for planning and coordinating project related pre-fair and county fair activities. Enrolled 4-H volunteers and 4-H teen leaders enrolled in the dog project are encouraged to attend. Meetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather. Please confirm meeting date/time before attending.
Find out more »Dirt Works Open Garden
Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. Dirt Works Demonstration and Learning Garden is located inside Yauger Park at 530 Alta Street SW, Olympia 98502 in West Olympia. Dirt Works is open on the following days/times in 2024: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to October Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 24, August 7, August 21 Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, April 13, May 18, June 15, July…
Find out more »4-H Robotics Project Meeting
The 4-H Robotics Project meetings are open to all currently enrolled Thurston County 4-H youth members. Please contact us at tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us for more information and to RSVP. Meetings are every second and fourth Thursday (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) of each month through July 11, 2024.
Find out more »Dirt Works Open Garden
Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. Dirt Works Demonstration and Learning Garden is located inside Yauger Park at 530 Alta Street SW, Olympia 98502 in West Olympia. Dirt Works is open on the following days/times in 2024: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to October Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 24, August 7, August 21 Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, April 13, May 18, June 15, July…
Find out more »Food and Yard Waste Composting Workshop
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting at this workshop, including what should and shouldn't go into your compost bin or pile, how to manage your compost and how to manage the finished compost. Workshop is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for this workshop. The demonstration garden is outside so dress for the weather. Seating is limited and filled first come, first served. If you plan on…
Find out more »Dirt Works Open Garden
Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. Dirt Works Demonstration and Learning Garden is located inside Yauger Park at 530 Alta Street SW, Olympia 98502 in West Olympia. Dirt Works is open on the following days/times in 2024: Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March to October Wednesdays, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 24, August 7, August 21 Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, April 13, May 18, June 15, July…
Find out more »Dahlias – Summer Care workshop
Dahlias – Summer Care, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Meet at the Gazebo Presenter: WSU Thurston County Master Gardener volunteer Come and view the Dahlias in bloom! View the newly installed raised beds Discuss Dahlia bloom types Dahlia summer care The training will involve being outside the entire time so please dress accordingly.
Find out more »20th Anniversary of the Sedum Garden
20th Anniversary of the Sedum Garden, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meet at the Sedum Garden Presenter: WSU Thurston County Master Gardener volunteer Stop by any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. and take a stroll through the Sedum Garden. Talk with WSU Thurston County Master Gardener about Sedums and their uses in the garden Learn about the changes to the garden over 20 years. Hear about the most recent renovation. The training will involve being outside the entire time…
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