Children’s Garden Program

FREE Gardening Programs for children ages 4-12 years old

at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden in Yauger Park, Olympia

Join us for summer fun and hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Children’s Garden!

WSU Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter volunteers teach children gardening and environmental science education through fun and creative activities.  Young gardeners are introduced to the art and science of gardening while developing community service values.

Each program includes hands-on activities based on a different theme.

Example activities include:

• Tending and harvesting fruits and vegetables
• Playing garden games
• Storytime
• Take-home crafts

Activities are designed to promote a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.

The bounty raised from the garden is donated to the Thurston County Food Bank.

2024 Program Schedule & Theme:

Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. to Noon

• August 6 — Vermi-wormy Compost
• August 20— Sand, Silt, Clay, Hooray!
• August 13 — Super Sunflowers
• August 27– Garden Critters

NOTE:

• Parents or guardians must accompany children at all times.
• Participants must be a Thurston County resident.
• This program is designed for individuals/families, no large groups (i.e. day cares, youth camps etc.)
• Programs are free but we ask that you please register so we can better prepare and serve you. Space is limited.

Registration and further details will be posted here  after May 1, 2024. 

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact Cori Carlton, Program Manager at cori.carlton@co.thurston.wa.us or 360-867-2162 at least two weeks prior to the event.