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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
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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
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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
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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
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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/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden\, 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lawn Alternatives Workshop & Service Party
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 the garden\, and have a chance to ask questions about techniques\, plant species\, and more. Please dress appropriately for the weather\, bring gloves\, sunscreen\, and water. Shared snacks are welcome. \nImportant Information:\nAnyone\, 10 years old and older\, is welcome to attend and participate.  A completed and signed non-volunteer waiver is required to participate\, and forms will be available. \nBe advised that there is a baseball tournament scheduled for the same day so parking will be tight.  As always\, parking at Yauger Park\, where Dirt Works Demonstration Garden is located\, is first come first serve. \nLocation:\nDirt Works is located at 530 Alta Street SW\, Olympia WA 98502 \nDirections: From the East\, take Hwy 101 to the Black Lake Blvd. exit. Turn right off the ramp but stay in your left lane so you can turn left onto Cooper Point Road. Follow Cooper Point Road until you reach Capital Mall Drive SW.  Turn Left.  Follow Capital Mall Drive until you reach Alta street. Turn right and follow the road into Yauger Park. Dirt Works garden is at the end of the parking lot. \nFrom the West\, take Hwy 101 to the Black Lake Blvd. Exit.  Turn Left on Black Lake Blvd and go approximately 0.2 miles to Cooper Point Road. Turn Left.   Go approximately half a mile to Capital Mall Drive SW.  Turn Left.  Travel approximately 100 yards from the corner and turn right onto Alta street. Follow the road into Yauger Park. Dirt Works garden is located at the end of the parking lot.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/lawn-alternatives/
LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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-3/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:4-H
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T130000
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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
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