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:20260827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007531-1787855400-1787860800@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-3/2026-08-27/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008863-1787907600-1787918400@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-4/2026-08-28/ 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:20260901T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008709-1788253200-1788267600@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-5/2026-09-01/ 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:20260904T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260904T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008864-1788512400-1788523200@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-4/2026-09-04/ 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:20260908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008710-1788858000-1788872400@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-5/2026-09-08/ 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:20260910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251027T214158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213905Z UID:10007508-1789065000-1789070400@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-2-2/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008865-1789117200-1789128000@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-4/2026-09-11/ 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:20260912T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260330T223057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T205159Z UID:10008672-1789205400-1789210800@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\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-copy/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 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:20260914T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T203000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251112T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225208Z UID:10007571-1789412400-1789417800@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/2026-09-14/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008711-1789462800-1789477200@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-5/2026-09-15/ 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:20260918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008866-1789722000-1789732800@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-4/2026-09-18/ 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:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260410T194257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T194257Z UID:10008683-1789808400-1789812000@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-2/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 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:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260410T194533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T194642Z UID:10008684-1789815600-1789819200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Peonies: Root Division - a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park 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\nThis workshop will focus on the propagation of peonies by dividing them. Learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nLook for the plants that are ready for dividing\n\n\n\nWhere to make divisions in the root\n\n\n\nWhat to do with the newly divided roots\n\n\n\nHow to care for the newly divided plants URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/peonies-root-division-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 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:20260922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008712-1790067600-1790082000@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-5/2026-09-22/ 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:20260924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007532-1790274600-1790280000@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-3/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008867-1790326800-1790337600@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-4/2026-09-25/ 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:20260928T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260129T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211205Z UID:10007650-1790622000-1790629200@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/2026-09-28/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008713-1790672400-1790686800@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-5/2026-09-29/ 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:20261002T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008868-1790931600-1790942400@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-4/2026-10-02/ 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:20261004T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260330T223220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T225756Z UID:10008673-1791115200-1791118800@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-5/ 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:20261006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008714-1791277200-1791291600@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-5/2026-10-06/ 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:20261009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008869-1791536400-1791547200@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-4/2026-10-09/ 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:20261012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251112T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225208Z UID:10007572-1791831600-1791837000@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/2026-10-12/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008715-1791882000-1791896400@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-5/2026-10-13/ 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:20261016T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008870-1792141200-1792152000@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-4/2026-10-16/ 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:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260410T194939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T194939Z UID:10008685-1792227600-1792231200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Learn how to divide dahlias - a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park 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\nThis workshop will focus on the propagation of dahlias by dividing them. Learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nLook for the plants that are ready for dividing\n\n\n\nWhere to make divisions in the root\n\n\n\nWhat to do with the newly divided roots\n\n\n\nHow to care for the newly divided plants URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/learn-how-to-divide-dahlias-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 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:20261020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261020T130000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T202645Z UID:10008716-1792486800-1792501200@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-5/2026-10-20/ 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:20261022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007533-1792693800-1792699200@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-3/2026-10-22/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T203000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20251030T191532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T191532Z UID:10007546-1792695600-1792701000@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: \nZoom link – Join from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS\, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95078594071?pwd=YUF6cnRneForRUhDVzRuTXJVNU9adz09 \nMeeting ID: 950 7859 4071 \nPasscode: 123456 URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-peterson-barn-committee-meeting-9/ LOCATION:WA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T145914 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008871-1792746000-1792756800@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-4/2026-10-23/ 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 END:VCALENDAR