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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T093000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T113000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T110000
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UID:10008681-1786784400-1786791600@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-2/
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
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SUMMARY:Organic Lawn Care - a free gardening workshop
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 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 take place outdoors near the compost demonstration area at CLP.  Please dress appropriately.  We will discuss: \n\n\n\n\nHow to maintain a healthy lawn without chemicals or commercial fertilizer\n\n\n\nThe unique properties of grass and turf\n\n\n\nThe role of lawns in our modern landscapes\n\n\n\n\nResources will be provided. 
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/organic-lawn-care-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093711
CREATED:20260330T223057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T214049Z
UID:10008672-1789205400-1789210800@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-copy/
LOCATION:Closed Loop Park\, 2418 Hogum Bay Road Northeast\, Lacey\, WA 98516\, USA\, Lacey\, WA\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:MRC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Master%20Recycler%20Composter%20Program%20of%20Thurston%20County":MAILTO:master@co.thurston.wa.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
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UID:10008683-1789808400-1789812000@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-2/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T120000
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SUMMARY:Peonies: Root Division - a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park
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\nThis workshop will focus on the propagation of peonies by dividing them. Learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nLook for the plants that are ready for dividing\n\n\n\nWhere to make divisions in the root\n\n\n\nWhat to do with the newly divided roots\n\n\n\nHow to care for the newly divided plants
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/peonies-root-division-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260525T093711
CREATED:20260410T194939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T194939Z
UID:10008685-1792227600-1792231200@extension.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Learn how to divide dahlias - a free gardening workshop at Closed Loop Park
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\nThis workshop will focus on the propagation of dahlias by dividing them. Learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nLook for the plants that are ready for dividing\n\n\n\nWhere to make divisions in the root\n\n\n\nWhat to do with the newly divided roots\n\n\n\nHow to care for the newly divided plants
URL:https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/event/learn-how-to-divide-dahlias-a-free-gardening-workshop-at-closed-loop-park/
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
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