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August 2015
3rd Annual ‘Savor South Sound’ at the Thurston County Fair
3rd Annual Savor South Sound at the Thurston County FairFeaturing Northwest wines, brews, and hard ciders It’s time to experience all that Cascadia brewers, cider makers, and vintners have to offer at the third annual Savor South Sound, taking place on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1 from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m., during the Thurston County Fair. This two-day event will feature over a dozen local producers with a focus on unique recipes, blends and techniques with a Pacific Northwest touch.…
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: Yard Waste 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: Serendipitous Snakes 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. Parents…
Find out more »Summer Gardening Programs for Children
For Children 4-12 years old Topic: Clever Crows & Jays 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 »Summer Garden Programs for Children
For Children 4-12 years old Topic: Origami Garden Art 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.…
Find out more »Summer Gardening Programs for Children
For Children 4-12 years old Topic: Garden Game Day 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.…
Find out more »September 2015
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: Yard Waste 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 »Labor Day Holiday – Closed
The WSU Thurston County Extension will be closed Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day holiday and will re-open again at 9:00 am on Tuesday. If you would like to leave a message, please call 360-867-2189 and someone will get back to as soon as possible.
Find out more »October 2015
FREE Compost 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: Yard Waste and Worms No pre-registration is needed. Questions please call our Rot Line at 360-867-2163 or e-mail master@co.thurston.wa.us
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