Events
Peonies: Root Division – a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast, Lacey, WA 98516, USA, Lacey, WA, United StatesMeet at the Gazebo. We will be outside and sitting, standing and walking on pavement, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. Seating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.No advance registration required, just show up. Free and open to all! Hosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master […]
Gardening with an edge: use and maintenance of garden tools – a free gardening workshop
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast, Lacey, WA 98516, USA, Lacey, WA, United StatesMeet at the Nisqually Shed. We will be outside and sitting, standing and walking on pavement, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. Seating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.No advance registration required, just show up. Free and open to all! Hosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension […]
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.
Lawn Alternatives Workshop & Service Party
Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site 530 Alta Street SW Olympia, WA 98502, Olympia, WA, United StatesJoin WSU Thurston County Master Gardener volunteers as they install a creative display of lawn alternatives at the Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. Attendees will learn about different options that provide excellent ground cover, lower maintenance, support pollinators, and look terrific. You will support the installation by planting seeds, transplanting certain species from other places in […]
Food & Yard Waste Composting – a free composting workshop
Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast, Lacey, WA 98516, USA, Lacey, WA, United StatesLearn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Closed Loop Park 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 […]
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.
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.
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.