Past Events

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: October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Registration is required.  Email tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us for registration instructions.

Chicken Keep and Cull Workshop: Hosted by the WSU Extension Thurston County 4-H Youth Development Program Workshop Description: Learn how to evaluate chickens based on the American Poultry Association (APA) Standard of Perfection. Faults, disqualifications, and health issues to cull for will be discussed while sorting a flock of heritage breed, dual purpose chickens. The second part of the workshop will include a chicken processing demonstration using the Thurston County Conservations District’s chicken processing rental equipment. The second part of the…

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)

The Peterson Barn Committee (small animal project) 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.  The Peterson Barn Committee meets via Zoom: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95078594071?pwd=YUF6cnRneForRUhDVzRuTXJVNU9adz09 Meeting ID: 950 7859 4071 Passcode: 123456

The Small Animal Project 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.  

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 6:00pm to 7:30 pm Webinar: Discover Hedgerows! Join us for this online overview of: Hedgerow benefits Design principles & plants Site prep & maintenance Planning for the field-day workshop on November 4th This webinar can be enjoyed independently as a complement to our WSU Ext. Hedgerow Toolkit, or in preparation for participating in our companion learning & volunteer event on November 4th at Helsing Junction Farms. Webinar will be led by WSU staff Erica Guttman and Cameron…

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, November 2, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Email tc4h@co.thurston.wa.us to RSVP.

Saturday, November 4, 2023 Field-day Workshop & Volunteer Event - Hedgerow Installation, Start to Finish! Location: Helsing Junction Farms, Rochester, WA Join in this hands-on learning experience while installing a 500-foot long by 15-foot wide hedgerow in a field where Helsing Junction Farms grows a bounty of organic produce for our region! (Physical limitations? No worries. We’ll be in teams, and you can still work the planting plans & learn as we go!) Featured topics for this field-based workshop include:…