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SUMMARY:4-H Dog Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-2/2026-04-13/
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SUMMARY:Southwest Washington Grazing School 2026
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register now!\n  \n \n\n\nBeef\, sheep\, or goat producers\, dairy operators\, and horse owners\nTechnical service providers supporting livestock producers including NRCS\, Conservation District\, or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees\n\n \n*Half of the time will be spent in the field for hands-on learning* \n\nEvaluate biomass for planned grazing\nPortion out forage through grazing paddocks\nDesign grazing cells for a targeted stocking rate and density\nInstall\, troubleshoot\, and fix electrical fencing systems\nAssess pasture health\nImprove soil and forage resources to\nimprove health and productivity\n\n\n\nImprove pasture management skills\nDevelop\, improve and practice grazing management skills\nReduce hay production and save feeding costs\nImprove pasture productivity\nDiversify with more resilient and nutritious forage resources\nExtend the grazing season and reduce harvested forages\nRaise healthier livestock\n\n\n*Includes 3 meals per day* \n\nCost Per Person: $300\nCost Per Family/Ranch Team: $300 for the first person\, and $200 for each subsequent person\nPlease inquire about scholarships\n\nAvailable to all veterans\nOthers welcome to inquire\n\n\n\n \nContact Stephen Bramwell – (360) 790-9308\, bramwell@wsu.edu \n  \nPersons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodations need to contact Stephen Bramwell. \nExtension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office or to the WSU Center for Human Rights. \n 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/southwest-washington-grazing-school-2026/
LOCATION:Skookumchuck Grange
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SUMMARY:Pruning for Novices - a free gardening workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will focus on the basics of pruning various ornamental plants. The following will be covered: \n\n\n\n\nThe methods of pruning for different plant types (trees\, shrubs\, multi -stem)\n\n\n\nPruning tools\n\n\n\nThe different pruning cuts (good and bad ones)\n\n\n\nThe steps of pruning\n\n\n\n\nResources will be provided. \nMeet 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/ \nDirections: 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516 \nClosed Loop Park is located inside the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) at 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516. Take Exit 111 off of I-5\, and travel north and turn right into the WARC entrance. Upon entering take the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot. You’ll see a small sign that says “Dog Park” at the entry to the parking lot. \nNote: If you miss the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot you will need to follow the road to the intersection before the toll booths. You’ll need to do a U-turn and return back to Hogum Bay Road to start the process again.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/pruning-for-novices-a-free-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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SUMMARY:Identifying Garden Weeds: Friends or Foes? - a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park
DESCRIPTION:You will learn about common garden weeds: \n* What they tell you about the soil they thrive in. \n*Learn best methods & tools for removal. \nWeeds are the plants a gardener spends the most time with!J oin us for a cool discussion! Handouts provided! \nMeet at Gazebo. \nWe will be outside and sitting\, standing and walking on pavement\, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly. \nSeating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.\nNo advance registration required\, just show up. \nFree and open to all! \nHosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more on our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/ \nDirections: 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516 \nClosed Loop Park is located inside the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) at 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE\, Lacey WA 98516. Take Exit 111 off of I-5\, and travel north and turn right into the WARC entrance. Upon entering take the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot. You’ll see a small sign that says “Dog Park” at the entry to the parking lot. \nNote: If you miss the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot you will need to follow the road to the intersection before the toll booths. You’ll need to do a U-turn and return back to Hogum Bay Road to start the process again.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/identifying-garden-weeds-friends-or-foes-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2420 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
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