Events
Ask Your Local Gardening, Composting, and Recycling Experts – Free at Capital Mall
Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, Washington, United StatesThe WSU Master Gardener, Master Recycler Composter programs, and Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County volunteers will provide related information and activities. Handouts will be available. Bring your questions. Our booth will be located inside Capital Mall in the large open space in front of Macy’s. Capital Mall – 625 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA […]
Ask Your Local Gardening, Composting, and Recycling Experts – Free at Capital Mall
Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia, Washington, United StatesThe WSU Master Gardener, Master Recycler Composter programs, and Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County volunteers will provide related information and activities. Handouts will be available. Bring your questions. Our booth will be located inside Capital Mall in the large open space in front of Macy’s. Capital Mall – 625 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA […]
4-H Robotics Project
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.
4-H Council Meeting
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. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93309005414?pwd=HShMbbRqVy3imWxTEAFREu9PhmMZX6.1 Meeting ID: 933 0900 5414 Passcode: 345746
Learn in the Garden – Weeds
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast, Lacey, WA 98516, USA, Lacey, WA, United StatesDetails/Event description: Are you curious about the "unwanted" plants that grow beside your intentional ones? Did you know that some people love weeds and grow them on purpose? Come join our discussion! We will cover: -Identification of common weeds & problem grasses -Growth cycles and optimum pulling times -Overview of common tools Handouts will be […]
Learn in the Garden – Pruning for Novices
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast, Lacey, WA 98516, USA, Lacey, WA, United StatesDetails/Event description: The workshop will focus on the basics of pruning various ornamental plants. The following will be covered: Pruning tools, the methods of pruning different plant types (trees, shrubs, and multi-stem plants), different pruning cuts (good and bad ones), and the steps of pruning. Resources will be provided. We will be walking throughout the […]
Intro to Home Composting – a free composting workshop
ZoomLearn the basics of composting at home with the waste you generate in the kitchen and yard. We will cover what can and can't go in your home composting system, how composting happens, and when to know when it's finished. Bring your questions! Please register for this virtual workshop by clicking on the link. Once […]
4-H Cat Project Meeting
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.
4-H Robotics Project
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.
4-H Dog Committee Meeting
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. Meetings are […]
Lacey Cultural Celebration
Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin's University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WashingtonWSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening, composting, recycling and waste reduction questions. We will have activities for kids and adults. Come say hi! The Lacey Cultural Celebration is held at the Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin's University. Address: 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 This […]
Thurston Conservation District Plant Festival and Sale
Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Olympia, WashingtonWSU Thurston County Master Gardener volunteers will be educating on how to plant your new native plants at our Plant Demo Booth. We will be available to help answer your gardening questions and can connect you to other research-based and reliable gardening and composting resources. This event is being organized by the Thurston Conservation District. […]