BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Thurston County - ECPv6.1.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 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:20260620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 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:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 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:20260619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008853-1781859600-1781870400@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-4/2026-06-19/ 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:20260616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008698-1781600400-1781614800@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-5/2026-06-16/ 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:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008852-1781254800-1781265600@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-4/2026-06-12/ 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:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008697-1780995600-1781010000@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-5/2026-06-09/ 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:20260605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260605T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008851-1780650000-1780660800@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-4/2026-06-05/ 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:20260602T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260602T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008696-1780390800-1780405200@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-5/2026-06-02/ 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:20260529T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008775-1780045200-1780056000@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-4/2026-05-29/ 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:20260526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008872-1779786000-1779800400@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-5/2026-05-26/ 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:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T203318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204244Z UID:10008850-1779440400-1779451200@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-4/2026-05-22/ 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:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T204458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204534Z UID:10008770-1779181200-1779195600@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-5/2026-05-19/ 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:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T203028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T204438Z UID:10008771-1779181200-1779195600@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-3/ 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:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T200654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T202925Z UID:10008695-1779181200-1779195600@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-2/ 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:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260519T200122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T200642Z UID:10008694-1779181200-1779195600@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/ LOCATION:Dirt Works Demonstration Garden & Composting Site\, 530 Alta Street SW Olympia\, WA 98502\, Olympia\, WA\, 98502\, United States 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:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260402T190101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190101Z UID:10008677-1778929200-1778932800@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Peonies - 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\nPresented by Steve Smith\, President of the Pacific Northwest Peony Society\, this workshop will cover many topics about the different types of peonies\, an overview of the flower forms and best times for planting and care tips. URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/introduction-to-peonies-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:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260402T185738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T190433Z UID:10008676-1776510000-1776513600@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Identifying Garden Weeds: friend or foe? - 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 about common garden weeds including: \n\n\n\n\nWhat they tell you about the soil they thrive in.\n\n\n\nLearn best methods & tools for removal.\n\n\n\n\nWeeds are the plants a gardener spends the most time with! Join us for a cool discussion! Handouts provided! URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/identifying-garden-weeds-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:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260624T033032 CREATED:20260402T185358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T193552Z UID:10008675-1776502800-1776510000@extension.wsu.edu SUMMARY:Pruning for Novices - 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\nThe 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.  URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/pruning-for-novices-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 END:VCALENDAR