BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thurston County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Thurston County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Thurston County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008855-1783069200-1783080000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-07-03/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008700-1782810000-1782824400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-06-30/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260616T212451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T212849Z UID:10008877-1782561600-1782576000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Steamboat Island Community Picnic DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. \n\n\n\nOur booths will be inside the Prosperity Grange at 3701 Steamboat Loop NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502 \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by the Griffin Neighborhood Association \n\n\n\n \n \n Steamboat Island Community Picnic Info URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-steamboat-island-community-picnic/ LOCATION:Prosperity Grange\, 3701 Steamboat Island Road NW\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG,MRC ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20%26%20Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Programs%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008854-1782464400-1782475200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-06-26/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007529-1782412200-1782417600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Robotics Project DESCRIPTION: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 9\, 2026. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-robotics-project-3/2026-06-25/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260330T222008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T214016Z UID:10008668-1782298800-1782304200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Food & Yard Waste Composting - a free composting workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden \n\n\n\nThe Master Recycler Composter Program of Thurston County offers free in-person and virtual composting workshops monthly from March to October.  Workshops are great for new and experienced composters. \n\n\n\nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \n\n\n\nLearning how to compost enables you to produce a soil amendment that has many benefits in the garden and keeps waste out of the landfill. \n\n\n\nBenefits of using compost include: \n\n\n\n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\n\n\n\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\n\n\n\nImproved plant growth\n\n\n\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/food-yard-waste-composting-a-free-composting-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MRC ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008699-1782205200-1782219600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-06-23/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260129T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211205Z UID:10007647-1782154800-1782162000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Thurston County 4-H Council is our county-wide advisory board.  Enrolled 4-H volunteers and 4-H teen leaders are encouraged to attend.  Thurston  County 4-H Leaders Council meeting are currently being held via Zoom. \n\n\n\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS\, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93309005414?pwd=HShMbbRqVy3imWxTEAFREu9PhmMZX6.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 933 0900 5414 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 345746 URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-council-meeting/2026-06-22/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260402T190753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190754Z UID:10008679-1781953200-1781958600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Lawn to Prairie Garden - a free gardening workshop DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Gazebo. We will be outside and sitting\, standing and walking on pavement\, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.No advance registration required\, just show up. \n\n\n\nFree and open to all! \n\n\n\nHosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more on our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/ \n\n\n\nLearn how to replace your lawn with local native plants that need less water and fertilizer while benefiting pollinators! We will talk about: \n\n\n\n\nTechniques for removing lawn \n\n\n\nOptimal native plants\n\n\n\nMaintenance requirements\n\n\n\nHow they benefit the environment URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/lawn-to-prairie-garden-a-free-gardening-workshop/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260402T190356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190357Z UID:10008678-1781946000-1781949600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Gardening with an edge: use and maintenance of garden tools - a free gardening workshop DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Nisqually Shed. We will be outside and sitting\, standing and walking on pavement\, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.No advance registration required\, just show up. \n\n\n\nFree and open to all! \n\n\n\nHosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more on our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/ \n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on the basics of tools and care including: \n\n\n\n\nTop five garden tools\n\n\n\nCleaning and sharpening techniques  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/gardening-with-an-edge-use-and-maintenance-of-garden-tools-a-free-gardening-workshop/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008853-1781859600-1781870400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-06-19/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T200000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260609T010155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T010156Z UID:10008876-1781634600-1781640000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Cat Project Meeting DESCRIPTION:The cat project meetings are open to all Thurston County 4-H youth members enrolled in the cat project. Sponsored by the Kolts & Kitties 4-H club. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-cat-project-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008698-1781600400-1781614800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-06-16/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008852-1781254800-1781265600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-06-12/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260203T205508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205508Z UID:10008656-1781202600-1781208000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Robotics Project DESCRIPTION: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 9\, 2026. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-robotics-project-4/2026-06-11/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008697-1780995600-1781010000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-06-09/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260608T203000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20251112T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225208Z UID:10007568-1780945200-1780950600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Dog Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Thurston County 4-H Dog Committee meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the WSU Extension Office.  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 horse project are encouraged to attend. \nMeetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather.  Please confirm meeting date/time before attending. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-dog-committee-meeting/2026-06-08/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T194704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T215538Z UID:10008693-1780743600-1780761600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Lacey Rotary Duck Dash DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. There will be fun activities and educational activities at our booths for adults and kids. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-lacey-rotary-duck-dash/ LOCATION:Thurston County Fairgrounds\, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98503 CATEGORIES:MG,MRC ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20%26%20Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Programs%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.020319;-122.7863704 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE Olympia Washington 98503;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3054 Carpenter Rd SE:geo:-122.7863704,47.020319 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008851-1780650000-1780660800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008696-1780390800-1780405200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260601T203000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260128T225654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225716Z UID:10007641-1780340400-1780345800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Horse Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-horse-committee-meeting-3/2026-06-01/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008775-1780045200-1780056000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-05-29/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007528-1779993000-1779998400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Robotics Project DESCRIPTION: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 9\, 2026. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-robotics-project-3/2026-05-28/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008872-1779786000-1779800400@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T210000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T211255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211423Z UID:10007646-1779735600-1779742800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:The May 25 4-H Council meeting is cancelled. The Thurston County 4-H Council is our county-wide advisory board.  Enrolled 4-H volunteers and 4-H teen leaders are encouraged to attend.  Thurston  County 4-H Leaders Council meeting are currently being held via Zoom. \n\n\n\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS\, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93309005414?pwd=HShMbbRqVy3imWxTEAFREu9PhmMZX6.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 933 0900 5414 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 345746 URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-council-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008850-1779440400-1779451200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-4/2026-05-22/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260128T224744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225110Z UID:10007635-1779215400-1779220800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Cat Project Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Cat Project is hosted by the Kolts & Kitties 4-H Club and open to all Thurston County 4-H youth enrolled in the cat project. For more information\, email koltsnkitties@gmail.com. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-cat-project-meeting/2026-05-19/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008770-1779181200-1779195600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-5/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T203028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204438Z UID:10008771-1779181200-1779195600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-3/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260704T161216 CREATED:20260519T200654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202925Z UID:10008695-1779181200-1779195600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden DESCRIPTION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is open to the public when the volunteers are having their service parties (March-October). Come stroll through the beautiful and peaceful setting. \n\n\n\nExplore 2 acres of inspiring fruit\, vegetable\, sensory\, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/open-garden-at-dirt-works-demonstration-garden-2/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0431988;-122.9443238 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia WA 98502 Olympia WA 98502 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502:geo:-122.9443238,47.0431988 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR