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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:4-H Cat Project Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 4-H Cat Project is hosted by the Kolts & Kitties 4-H Club and open to all Thurston County 4-H youth enrolled in the cat project. For more information\, email koltsnkitties@gmail.com.
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-cat-project-meeting-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:WA
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SUMMARY:Worm Composting - free workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \nCheck out the full schedule of composting workshops at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/composting/ \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. \nBenefits of using compost include: \n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\nImproved plant growth\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/worm-composting-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worming Composting - free workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nWorkshops are free and open to the public.  No advance registration is required for in-person workshops. \nCheck out the full schedule of composting workshops at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/composting/ \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. \nBenefits of using compost include: \n\nImproves soil structure and fertility\nIncreases moisture holding capacity of soil\nImproved plant growth\nProtects soil from erosion when used as a mulch
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/worming-composting-free-workshop/
LOCATION:Olympia Farmers Market Garden\, Olympia Farmers Market\, 700 Capitol Way North\, Olympia\, WA 98507\, USA\, Olympia\, Washington\, 98507\, United States
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SUMMARY:4-H Robotics Project Meeting
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-meeting-6/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:WA
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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/98276897671?pwd=LGk0vrtAc4OMmCmemUuZOXnVM9akux.1 \n\nMeeting ID: 982 7689 7671 \n\n\nPasscode: 015779
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/4-h-peterson-barn-committee-meeting-7/
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