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July 2023
The 2023 Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training application is now available! Apply today!
Are you passionate about reducing, re-using, recycling, and composting in our community? If yes, then consider applying to be a volunteer with the Master Recycler Composter (MRC) program of Thurston County. MRC volunteers are trained on how to reduce waste and increase public awareness about waste reduction, recycling and composting in Thurston County. Training begins September 21 and runs through November 9, 2023. To learn more about what MRC volunteers do, MRC Training, and how to apply, visit: www.extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/ Applicants…
Find out more »August 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
Join us for a free workshop on food and yard waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has limited seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. Workshops are free and open to the public and no advance registration is required. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for events only and by appointment) From I-5 take HWY 101 towards Shelton. Take the…
Find out more »September 2023
Food and Yard Waste Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on food and yard waste composting and preparing your compost bins for the winter and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting and preparing your worm bins for the winter. Come for one or both workshops. The workshops will be held rain or shine. Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for…
Find out more »Worm Composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden (in-person)
From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on food and yard waste composting and preparing your compost bins for the winter and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting and preparing your worm bins for the winter. Come for one or both workshops. The workshops will be held rain or shine. Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. Directions to Dirt Works Demonstration Garden: (open for…
Find out more »WSU Extension Master Gardener Program 50th Anniversary Corn Maze
The Schilter Family Farm Fall Festival celebrates the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program turning 50 with their giant corn maze. Visit https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/ for a complete list of festival details and to purchase tickets. Learn gardening tips and fall trivia as you walk through the 5-acre corn maze. Vote for your favorite themed container garden designed by WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter volunteers of Thurston County.
Find out more »October 2023
Introduction to Home Composting (Fall Focus) – Zoom
Webinar will cover materials for making compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, what to expect from your compost pile, and how to prepare your compost piles/bins for the winter. This workshop is free and open to the public. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Click to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__T5q18DzSeyE5ZBGcQm81A
Find out more »March 2024
Introduction to Home Composting – Zoom
Tuesday March 12, 2024 noon - 1 p.m. Click on link to open registration page for workshop: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6rb4oOiSR4SXdn2yplDogQ Webinar will cover what kind of materials you need to make compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, and what to expect from your compost pile. This is a great workshop if you are new to composting or need a refresher on the basics. Bring your questions. This workshop is free and open to the public. After registering, you will receive…
Find out more »Love to Garden: a workshop series at the Tumwater Library
Hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Programs of Thurston County and Timberland Regional Library Each workshop will be at the Tumwater Library, located at 7023 New Market St. SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 All workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration needed, but seating is limited at the Tumwater Library. Thursday, March 21, 2024 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Soil: The Mother of All Life Learn about soil and what to do…
Find out more »April 2024
Worm Composting Workshop
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden Learn the basics of worm composting at this workshop, including how worms make vermicompost, what worms need, how to feed them, and how to manage the finished vermicompost. Workshop is free and open to the public. No advance registration is required for this workshop.
Find out more »Love to Garden: a workshop series at the Tumwater Library
Hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Programs of Thurston County and Timberland Regional Library Each workshop will be at the Tumwater Library, located at 7023 New Market St. SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 All workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration needed, but seating is limited at the Tumwater Library. Thursday, March 21, 2024 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Soil: The Mother of All Life Learn about soil and what to do…
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