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:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260402T190356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190357Z UID:10008678-1781946000-1781949600@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/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 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:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260402T190753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190754Z UID:10008679-1781953200-1781958600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Lawn to Prairie Garden - a free gardening workshop 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\nLearn how to replace your lawn with local native plants that need less water and fertilizer while benefiting pollinators! We will talk about: \n\n\n\n\nTechniques for removing lawn \n\n\n\nOptimal native plants\n\n\n\nMaintenance requirements\n\n\n\nHow they benefit the environment URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/lawn-to-prairie-garden-a-free-gardening-workshop/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 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:20260622T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260622T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260129T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211205Z UID:10007647-1782154800-1782162000@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/2026-06-22/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008699-1782205200-1782219600@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-5/2026-06-23/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260330T222008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T214016Z UID:10008668-1782298800-1782304200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Food & Yard Waste Composting - a free composting workshop DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of food and yard waste composting at Dirt Works 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-2/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MRC ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%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:20260625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007529-1782412200-1782417600@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-3/2026-06-25/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008854-1782464400-1782475200@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-4/2026-06-26/ 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:20260627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260616T212451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T212849Z UID:10008877-1782561600-1782576000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Steamboat Island Community Picnic DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. \n\n\n\nOur booths will be inside the Prosperity Grange at 3701 Steamboat Loop NW\, Olympia\, WA 98502 \n\n\n\nThis event is hosted by the Griffin Neighborhood Association \n\n\n\n \n \n Steamboat Island Community Picnic Info URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-steamboat-island-community-picnic/ LOCATION:Prosperity Grange\, 3701 Steamboat Island Road NW\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98502\, United States CATEGORIES:MG,MRC ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20%26%20Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Programs%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008700-1782810000-1782824400@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-5/2026-06-30/ 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:20260703T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008855-1783069200-1783080000@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-4/2026-07-03/ 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:20260706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260128T225654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225716Z UID:10007642-1783364400-1783369800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:4-H Horse Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-horse-committee-meeting-3/2026-07-06/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008701-1783414800-1783429200@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-5/2026-07-07/ 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:20260709T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20251027T214158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213905Z UID:10005548-1783621800-1783627200@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-2-2/2026-07-09/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260203T205508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205508Z UID:10008657-1783621800-1783627200@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-4/2026-07-09/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008856-1783674000-1783684800@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-4/2026-07-10/ 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:20260713T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260713T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20251112T223140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T225208Z UID:10007569-1783969200-1783974600@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/2026-07-13/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008702-1784019600-1784034000@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-5/2026-07-14/ 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:20260717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008857-1784278800-1784289600@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-4/2026-07-17/ 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:20260718T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260330T221217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T222740Z UID:10008666-1784367000-1784372400@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/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 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:20260718T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260402T191058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T191059Z UID:10008680-1784374200-1784379600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Digging into Garden Soil - a free gardening workshop DESCRIPTION:Meet in the Compost Area. 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 workshop will focus on the basics of healthy garden soil. The following will be covered: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the best thing to add to your garden’s soil\n\n\n\nWhat happens when you use fertilizer\n\n\n\nWhat is the difference between different types of compost\n\n\n\nWhat is “healthy” soil and how to increase the microbial biomass in your soil URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/digging-into-garden-soil-a-free-gardening-workshop/ LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 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:20260721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260721T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008703-1784624400-1784638800@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-5/2026-07-21/ 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:20260723T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20251027T214543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T191711Z UID:10007530-1784831400-1784836800@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-3/2026-07-23/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20251030T191451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T191451Z UID:10007545-1784833200-1784838600@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-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008858-1784883600-1784894400@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-4/2026-07-24/ 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:20260727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260129T194930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211205Z UID:10007648-1785178800-1785186000@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/2026-07-27/ CATEGORIES:4-H END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008704-1785229200-1785243600@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-5/2026-07-28/ 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:20260730T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T210000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260410T213606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T225027Z UID:10008689-1785405600-1785445200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Thurston County Fair DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. There will be fun activities and educational activities at our booths for adults and kids. \n\n\n\nLook for us in the Karen Sharp Building \n\n\n\n2026 Fair Dates and Times  \n\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 9p.m. Thursday July 30\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 10p.m. Friday July 31\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 10p.m. Saturday August 1\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 8p.m. Sunday August 2 \n\n\n\n\nThurston County Fair Ticket sales begin June 1. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-thurston-county-fair/ LOCATION:Thurston County Fairgrounds\, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98503 CATEGORIES:MG,MRC ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20%26%20Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Programs%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.020319;-122.7863704 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE Olympia Washington 98503;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3054 Carpenter Rd SE:geo:-122.7863704,47.020319 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008859-1785488400-1785499200@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-4/2026-07-31/ 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:20260731T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260410T213713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T225027Z UID:10008690-1785492000-1785535200@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Thurston County Fair DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. There will be fun activities and educational activities at our booths for adults and kids. \n\n\n\nLook for us in the Karen Sharp Building \n\n\n\n2026 Fair Dates and Times  \n\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 9p.m. Thursday July 30\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 10p.m. Friday July 31\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 10p.m. Saturday August 1\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 8p.m. Sunday August 2 \n\n\n\n\nThurston County Fair Ticket sales begin June 1. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-thurston-county-fair-2/ LOCATION:Thurston County Fairgrounds\, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98503 CATEGORIES:MG,MRC ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20%26%20Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Programs%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.020319;-122.7863704 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE Olympia Washington 98503;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3054 Carpenter Rd SE:geo:-122.7863704,47.020319 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T205728 CREATED:20260410T213746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T225027Z UID:10008691-1785578400-1785621600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:In-person Question & Answer Clinic @ Thurston County Fair DESCRIPTION:WSU Master Gardener volunteers and Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to help answer your gardening\, composting\, recycling\, and waste reduction questions. There will be fun activities and educational activities at our booths for adults and kids. \n\n\n\nLook for us in the Karen Sharp Building \n\n\n\n2026 Fair Dates and Times  \n\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 9p.m. Thursday July 30\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 10p.m. Friday July 31\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 10p.m. Saturday August 1\n\n\n\n10a.m. – 8p.m. Sunday August 2 \n\n\n\n\nThurston County Fair Ticket sales begin June 1. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/in-person-question-answer-clinic-thurston-county-fair-3/ LOCATION:Thurston County Fairgrounds\, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98503 CATEGORIES:MG,MRC ORGANIZER;CN="WSU%20Master%20Gardener%20%26%20Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Programs%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us GEO:47.020319;-122.7863704 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thurston County Fairgrounds 3054 Carpenter Rd SE Olympia Washington 98503;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3054 Carpenter Rd SE:geo:-122.7863704,47.020319 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR