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 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:20260529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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:20260708T053716 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260519T200122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T200642Z UID:10008694-1779181200-1779195600@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/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States 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:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260402T190101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190101Z UID:10008677-1778929200-1778932800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Peonies - 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\nPresented by Steve Smith\, President of the Pacific Northwest Peony Society\, this workshop will cover many topics about the different types of peonies\, an overview of the flower forms and best times for planting and care tips. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/introduction-to-peonies-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:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260203T205508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205508Z UID:10008655-1778783400-1778788800@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-4/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20251027T214158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213905Z UID:10005544-1778783400-1778788800@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-2-2/2026-05-14/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20251112T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225208Z UID:10007567-1778526000-1778531400@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/2026-05-11/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260128T225654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225716Z UID:10007640-1777921200-1777926600@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-3/2026-05-04/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T123000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260330T221403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T222825Z UID:10008667-1777721400-1777725000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Worm Composting - a free composting workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of worm composting at Closed Loop Park 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/worm-composting-a-free-composting-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States CATEGORIES:MRC ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260330T222205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T222211Z UID:10008669-1777714200-1777719600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Food & Yard Waste Composting - a free composting workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Closed Loop Park 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\n \n \n Schedule of composting workshops \n\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-3/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States CATEGORIES:MRC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/49/2025/12/IMG_0575-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T210000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260129T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211205Z UID:10007645-1777316400-1777323600@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/2026-04-27/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260410T212123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T212124Z UID:10008686-1777111200-1777219200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Nisqually Spring Expo 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-nisqually-spring-expo/ LOCATION:yelm middle school\, 401 Coates Ave NW\, Yelm\, Washington\, 98597\, 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:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20251030T191406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195346Z UID:10007544-1776970800-1776976200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Peterson Barn Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Peterson Barn (Small Animal) 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 small animal projects are encouraged to attend. \nMeetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather.  Please confirm meeting date/time before attending. \nThe Peterson Barn Committee meets via Zoom: \nJoin from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS\, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98276897671?pwd=LGk0vrtAc4OMmCmemUuZOXnVM9akux.1 \nMeeting ID: 982 7689 7671Passcode: 015779 URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-peterson-barn-committee-meeting-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007527-1776969000-1776974400@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-3/2026-04-23/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260212T230006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T220536Z UID:10008665-1776945600-1776949200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Worm Composting - a free composting workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of worm composting at Olympia Farmers Market 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/worm-composting-a-free-composting-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Olympia Farmers Market Garden\, Olympia Farmers Market\, 700 Capitol Way North\, Olympia\, WA 98507\, USA\, Olympia\, WA\, 98507\, United States CATEGORIES:MRC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/49/2026/02/Worm-in-worm-bin-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.0507158;-122.9025589 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Olympia Farmers Market Garden Olympia Farmers Market 700 Capitol Way North Olympia WA 98507 USA Olympia WA 98507 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Olympia Farmers Market\, 700 Capitol Way North\, Olympia\, WA 98507\, USA:geo:-122.9025589,47.0507158 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260212T225707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T141501Z UID:10008664-1776857400-1776861000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Worm Composting - a free composting workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of worm 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/worm-composting-a-free-composting-workshop/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MRC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/49/2026/02/Worm-in-worm-bin-scaled.jpg 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:20260421T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260421T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260128T224744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225110Z UID:10007634-1776796200-1776801600@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/2026-04-21/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260402T185738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190433Z UID:10008676-1776510000-1776513600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Identifying Garden Weeds: friend or foe? - 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 about common garden weeds including: \n\n\n\n\nWhat they tell you about the soil they thrive in.\n\n\n\nLearn best methods & tools for removal.\n\n\n\n\nWeeds are the plants a gardener spends the most time with! Join us for a cool discussion! Handouts provided! URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/identifying-garden-weeds-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:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260402T185358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193552Z UID:10008675-1776502800-1776510000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Pruning for Novices - 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\nThe workshop will focus on the basics of pruning various ornamental plants. The following will be covered: \n\n\n\n\nThe methods of pruning for different plant types (trees\, shrubs\, multi -stem)\n\n\n\nPruning tools\n\n\n\nThe different pruning cuts (good and bad ones)\n\n\n\nThe steps of pruning\n\n\n\n\nResources will be provided.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/pruning-for-novices-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:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20251112T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225208Z UID:10007566-1776106800-1776112200@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/2026-04-13/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260410T212431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T212432Z UID:10008687-1775890800-1775919600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Fuchsia Saturday at Lacey Fred Meyer DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. WSU Master Gardener volunteers will also be potting plants for customers participating in the Fuchsia Saturday event. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-fuchsia-saturday-at-lacey-fred-meyer/ LOCATION:Lacey Fred Meyer\, 700 Sleater Kinney Rd SE\, Lacey\, Washington\, 98503\, 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:20260409T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260203T205508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205508Z UID:10008654-1775759400-1775764800@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-4/2026-04-09/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260406T203000 DTSTAMP:20260708T053716 CREATED:20260128T225654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225716Z UID:10007639-1775502000-1775507400@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-3/2026-04-06/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR