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September 2023
4-H Dog Committee Meeting
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 dog project are encouraged to attend. Meetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather. Please confirm meeting date/time before attending.
Find out more »SW Washington Food Hub Farm Walk – Piece by Piece Farm
Two Upcoming SW Washington Food Hub Farm Walks Open to all Farmers and the General Public Piece by Piece Farm - Farm Walk Wednesday, September 13th, 5:00pm to 7:00pm 8615 James Road SW, Rochester, WA Join a farm walk with Laura and Kelly at Piece by Piece Farm. This Rochester-based farm is a long-time organic vegetable operation originally based out of the South Bay area in North Thurston County. Kelly and Laura produce a wide variety of the best…
Find out more »Children’s Garden Program @ Dirt Works Garden
Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden! Dirt Works demonstration garden is located inside Yauger Park in Olympia, WA. WSU Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities. Young gardeners are introduced to the art and science of gardening while developing community service values. Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the…
Find out more »4-H Leader’s 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/92840794652?pwd=SHMxRWZJVTVPM3l0dGhRdkFyRXcvdz09 Meeting ID: 928 4079 4652 Passcode: 863568 Date & Time: Sep 26, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Find out more »WSU Extension Master Gardener Program 50th Anniversary Corn Maze
The Schilter Family Farm Fall Festival celebrates the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program turning 50 with their giant corn maze. Visit https://schilterfamilyfarm.com/ for a complete list of festival details and to purchase tickets. Learn gardening tips and fall trivia as you walk through the 5-acre corn maze. Vote for your favorite themed container garden designed by WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter volunteers of Thurston County.
Find out more »October 2023
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. Meetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather. Please confirm meeting date/time before attending.
Find out more »4-H Dog Committee Meeting
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 dog project are encouraged to attend. Meetings are sometimes rescheduled due to illness or weather. Please confirm meeting date/time before attending.
Find out more »Introduction to Home Composting (Fall Focus) – Zoom
Webinar will cover materials for making compost, what shouldn’t go in your compost pile, what to expect from your compost pile, and how to prepare your compost piles/bins for the winter. This workshop is free and open to the public. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Click to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__T5q18DzSeyE5ZBGcQm81A
Find out more »4-H Drop-in Record Book Help
4-H Record Book Help Drop-In: Stop by and get help finishing your Record Book for Achievement Afternoon project completion awards. Where: WSU Thurston County Extension Office, Thurston County Fairgrounds When: Thursday, October 12, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Email tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us to RSVP.
Find out more »Introduction to 4-H Presentation (ZOOM)
Introduction to 4-H Presentation: If you're a new family, starting a new club, taking over an existing club, or simply have questions about 4-H, please join one of the Introduction to 4-H sessions offered this month and in November. Where: ZOOM When: Sunday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required. Email tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us for instruction on how to register.
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