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June 2015
NATIVE PLANT SALVAGE – Annual Meeting/Dinner & Volunteer Recognition
Please join us for our Annual Dinner & Volunteer Recognition as we celebrate 21 years of water-resources and habitat education and action projects in the community and region! Join us for: - An evening of camaraderie with old friends and new - Potluck Dinner (please label you offering) - Locally crafted Whitewood Cider & Fish Tale Ales - All-you-can-eat buffet of Olympic Mountain Ice Cream & Sorbets - Live Music - Selection of water-wise perennials for sale - Recognition of…
Find out more »FREE Composting Workshop
Presented by certified Master Recycler Composter Volunteers of Thurston County, this free workshop is provided for everyone from the backyard gardener to the window box enthusiast. Topic: Worms No pre-registration is needed. Questions please call our Rot Line at 360-867-2163 or e-mail master@co.thurston.wa.us
Find out more »McLane Creek Trail Maintenance Party
We are teamed up with the Steam Team to help maintain the fabulous McLane Creek Nature Trails. We mindfully trim back growth along the trail, pull weeds and clear the paths of any large debris. Stream Team will provide gloves, tools, snacks and refreshments. Volunteers will be issued a free one-day parking pass in lieu of the Discover Pass that is now required at WA State DNR sites. Please help us keep the trails maintained at this local natural gem.…
Find out more »Meet the Trees of Washington
Meet the Trees of Washington: In this field class, participants will be introduced to the magnificence of our native trees as well as four South Sound ecosystems. Following a morning in the classroom, we'll travel by bus for a field trip to a local nature trail to learn to identify native trees, shrubs, ferns, and perennials. This event is free but registration in advance is recommended.
Find out more »Apartment and Small Scale Gardening
Bring a bit of nature to your patio or porch when space is tight! We will be exploring creative solutions to small space dilemmas to help maximize plant growing availability. We will be focusing on growing in containers to create growing areas. This workshop will utilize a self-watering tomato bucket to show an easy strategy to help keep plants watered for the forgetful farmer. Space is limited, reservations are required. To reserve a spot email Suzannah Klaniecki at klanies@co.thurston.wa.us or call and leave…
Find out more »July 2015
McLane Creek Trail Maintenance
Please come by and help with routine trail maintenance. Bring your own gloves and garden tools. For more information please call the Native Plant Salvage Project.
Find out more »Summer Gardening Program for Children
For Children 4-12 years old Topic: Ethnobotony: Plant & People Connection Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden! WSU Master Gardener volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. The bounty raised from the garden will be donated to the Thurston County Food Bank and flowers given to local…
Find out more »Summer Gardening Programs for Children
For Children 4-12 years old Topic: Very Fairy Mini Gardens Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden! WSU Master Gardener volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. The bounty raised from the garden will be donated to the Thurston County Food Bank and flowers given to local nursing…
Find out more »FREE Composting Workshop
Presented by certified Master Recycler Composter Volunteers of Thurston County, this free workshop is provided for everyone from the backyard gardener to the window box enthusiast. Topic: Worms and yard waste for small places No pre-registration is needed. Questions please call our Rot Line at 360-867-2163 or e-mail master@co.thurston.wa.us
Find out more »Summer Gardening Programs for Children
For Children 4-12 years old Topic: Cunning Carnivorous Plants Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden! WSU Master Gardener volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. The bounty raised from the garden will be donated to the Thurston County Food Bank and flowers given to local nursing homes.…
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