Events
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 […]
Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesDirt 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. Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices.
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.
Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesDirt 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. Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices.
4-H Horse Committee Meeting
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.
Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesDirt 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. Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices.
Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesDirt 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. Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices.
In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Steamboat Island Community Picnic
Prosperity Grange 3701 Steamboat Island Road NW, Olympia, Washington, United StatesWSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening, composting, recycling, and waste reduction questions. Our booths will be inside the Prosperity Grange at 3701 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia, WA 98502 This event is hosted by the Griffin Neighborhood Association
Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesDirt 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. Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices.
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.
Food & Yard Waste Composting – a free composting workshop
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesLearn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden The 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. Workshops are free and open to the public. No advance registration is required […]
Open Garden at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesDirt 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. Explore 2 acres of inspiring fruit, vegetable, sensory, and ornamental gardens that use scientifically-proven gardening practices.