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June 2021
Reliable resources for garden and plant problems (webinar)
Grab your lunch, tune in, and learn! Join the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Programs of Thurston County on Tuesday June 1 from noon to 1pm to learn how to find localized, credible gardening and composting information. This virtual event is part of the 2021 Lunch ‘n Learn series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Registration information available at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/upcoming-workshops/ More about the 2021 Lunch ‘n Learn Series: Each 1-hour…
Find out more »July 2021
Application period open for the Fall 2021 Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training
2021 MRC Volunteer Training application is now available! Do you have a passion for waste reduction, composting, and recycling? 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 16. Learn more about what MRC volunteers do and how to apply to the MRC Volunteer Training…
Find out more »Building a Compost Pile
Step-by-step demonstration on building a compost pile. This webinar is part of the 2021 Lunch 'n Learn Series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Tune in, eat your lunch, and learn! Each 1-hour session will focus on a specific topic related to gardening or composting. All sessions are from noon to 1pm. The Lunch 'n Learn webinars are free and open to the public. Registration is required. After registering you will receive…
Find out more »August 2021
Harvesting vegetables from the garden
Learn some harvesting tips while getting a virtual tour of one of the Demonstration Gardens. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the event. This webinar is part of the 2021 Lunch 'n Learn Series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Tune in, eat your lunch, and learn! Each 1-hour session will focus on a specific topic related to gardening or composting. All sessions are from noon to 1pm. The…
Find out more »September 2021
Tips for Fall Garden Clean-up
Learn best practices for fall garden clean-up and preparing your compost bins for the winter. This webinar is part of the 2021 Lunch 'n Learn Series hosted by the WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs of Thurston County. Tune in, eat your lunch, and learn! Each 1-hour session will focus on a specific topic related to gardening or composting. All sessions are from noon to 1pm. The Lunch 'n Learn webinars are free and open to the public.…
Find out more »May 2022
Yard/Food Waste Composting and Worm Composting
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week (May 1-7, 2022), the Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County is hosting 2 in-person workshops on Saturday May 7, 2022 at the Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. 10-11am, Yard and Food Waste Composting 11am-noon, Worm Composting From 10am to 11am will be a workshop on yard waste composting and from 11am to noon will be a workshop on worm composting. Come for one or both workshops. The workshops will be held rain or shine. The…
Find out more »June 2022
Introduction to Home Composting
Webinar will cover pros and cons of different bin styles, materials for making compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, and what to expect from your compost pile. This workshop is free and open to the public. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Hosted by the Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County. Visit our website for more information: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/
Find out more »July 2022
Yard & Food Waste Composting
Join us for a free workshop on yard and food waste composting at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has no seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. COVID procedures will be followed. Workshops are free and open to the public and no advance registration is required. Directions to Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden: Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden is located inside the…
Find out more »August 2022
Yard & Food Waste Composting
Join us for a free workshop on yard and food waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. The workshop will be held rain or shine. The demonstration garden is outside and has no seating available, but you are welcome to bring your own chair. COVID procedures will be followed. 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…
Find out more »September 2022
Introduction to Home Composting
This virtual workshop will cover pros and cons of different bin styles, materials for making compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, and what to expect from your compost pile. This workshop is free and open to the public. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Hosted by the Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County. Visit our website for more information: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/
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