{"id":17520,"date":"2026-02-06T13:41:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/?page_id=17520"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:40:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:40:37","slug":"community-events-and-outreach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/community-events-and-outreach\/","title":{"rendered":"Events and outreach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-herou002du002dsize-xsmall wsu-hero--style-boxed \">\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__background\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0883_result-scaled.jpg 2048w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\n\t\talt=\"Two WSU Master Gardener volunteers smiling behind a table with gardening resources and event flyers at the Olympia Farmers Market.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 40% 69%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__overlay\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__inner-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wsu-hero__title\">Events and outreach in Thurston County<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter Programs of Thurston County<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"breadcrumbs \" typeof=\"BreadcrumbList\" vocab=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\"><span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to WSU Extension.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/\" class=\"main-home\" ><span property=\"name\">WSU Extension<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Thurston County.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\" class=\"home\" ><span property=\"name\">Thurston County<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"2\"><\/span> &gt; <span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to News.\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/news\/\" class=\"post-root post post-post\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">News<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"3\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-after--large wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"width:15%\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wsu-spacing-before--small\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/28\/MG-flower-150x150.png\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-130\" width=\"113\" height=\"113\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left  wsu-font-size--xxlarge wsu-heading--style-marked\">Serving communities in Thurston County<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-decorator  wsu-decorator--style-lines-crimson\" style=\"top:-3.5218%;left:28.5666%;height:74.1261%;width:26.087%\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-overlap wsu-overlap-spotlight  wsu-overlap-spotlight--style-left-middle\">\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-overlap__container\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__image   wsu-notch--medium\">\r\n                    <div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-3-4\">\r\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-729x972.jpg\"\r\n                        srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-729x972.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-396x528.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/01\/IMG_0876_result-scaled.jpg 1920w\"\r\n                        sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\"\r\n                        alt=\"Houseplant with sign that reads, &quot;Take your houseplant for a walk day,&quot; on a green tablecloth with craft supplies.\"\r\n                        style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n                        \/>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column wsu-overlap--surface-column wsu-overlap--overlap-medium\">\r\n            <div class=\"wsu-overlap__column-inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"wsu-overlap-spotlight__caption  wsu-dropshadow--medium\">\r\n                    \n\n<p>The WSU Thurston Master Gardener Program and the Master Recycler Composter of Thurston County Program host educational classes, workshops, diagnostic services, and activities for kids. Through these events our trained volunteers bring relevant, unbiased, research-based gardening, composting, and recycling information to Thurston County communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Our outreach efforts are generously supported by the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County. <\/em><\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-border--color-midnight\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-dropshadow--low wsu-spacing-before--none wsu-spacing-after--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--medium\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">More information<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/\">WSU Thurston County Master Gardener Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/mc\/\">Thurston County Master Recycler Composter Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/gardening-composting-recycling-question-and-answer-clinic\/\">Have a gardening, recycling, or composting question?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/demonstration-gardens\/\">Demonstration Gardens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/community-events-and-outreach\/\">Events and outreach<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/resources\/\">Gardening, Composting, and Recycling Resources for Thurston County<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/the-one-stop-shop-toss\/\">Volunteer Portal \u2013 T.O.S.S. (password-protected)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/u1UHJPe\/TheProgramPost\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tSubscribe to our quarterly e-newsletter\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"question\">Have a question?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Thurston County Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter volunteers are ready to help with your gardening, composting, and recycling questions.  Ask our Question and Answer Clinic volunteers at one of our in-person events, or email your question to our Q&amp;A Inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide free access to unbiased research-based information to help people find answers to their gardening, composting, and recycling questions. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__38057\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Upcoming In-person Question &amp; Answer Clinic events<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__38057\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"3250b3262b8043749053bd87287cdf1a\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"36\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/MG-and-MRC-at-outreach-booth-729x539.jpg\" alt=\"An WSU Master Gardener volunteer and a Master Recycler Composter volunteer smiling and standing behind a information table. \" class=\"wp-image-19382\" width=\"351\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/MG-and-MRC-at-outreach-booth-729x539.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/MG-and-MRC-at-outreach-booth-396x293.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/MG-and-MRC-at-outreach-booth-768x568.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/MG-and-MRC-at-outreach-booth-1536x1136.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/MG-and-MRC-at-outreach-booth-2048x1515.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/community-events-and-outreach\/clinic-services\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn more about our Question &amp; Answer clinic services\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to see gardening and composting in action? Stop by one of our three demonstration gardens in Thurston County. These outdoor classrooms give gardeners and composters the opportunity to see and practice sustainable gardening and composting techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our Demonstration Gardens page for locations, hours of operation, and events at the gardens. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"729\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/20230819_102110_HDR-729x547.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlit garden with a gravel footpath and plants in ceramic and metal containers at Dirt Works Demonstration Garden. \" class=\"wp-image-19496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/20230819_102110_HDR-729x547.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/20230819_102110_HDR-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/20230819_102110_HDR-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/20230819_102110_HDR-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/20230819_102110_HDR-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/demonstration-gardens\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tDemonstration Gardens\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workshop\">Take a Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter volunteers demonstrate on topics ranging from lawn care to worm composting to establishing a prairie garden. Workshops are taught by University and County-trained volunteers and staff. All workshops are free and open to the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the schedule of workshops to find one that you are interested in.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion  wsu-accordion--size-small\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__68034\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Upcoming workshops<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__68034\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n<div\n\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-list wsu-events-list \"\n\tdata-component-id=\"32218ee28fd14840950c27891ecc7f18\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"5\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"39,50,49\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/composting\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMore Composting Workshops\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"729\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0199_result-729x547.jpg\" alt=\"Volunteer teaching worm composting to group of people at Closed Loop Park Demonstration Garden. Table of workshop information in foreground.\" class=\"wp-image-24051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0199_result-729x547.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0199_result-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0199_result-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0199_result-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0199_result-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/community-events-and-outreach\/calendar-of-events\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tCalendar of Events\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-on learning for kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The gardeners of tomorrow start building their passion today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Thurston County, we offer a free Children&#8217;s Garden program in the summer with hands-on learning in the Dirt Works Food Bank Garden.  Young gardeners are introduced to the art and science of gardening while developing community service values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children&#8217;s Garden Program registration for summer 2026 is open!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/childrens-garden-program\/\">Learn more about our Children&#8217;s Garden Program <\/a>and see the schedule and registration information. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"729\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0386-1-729x547.jpg\" alt=\"Children's garden participant holding bucket of produce harvested from garden, including collard greens and chard.\" class=\"wp-image-23866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0386-1-729x547.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0386-1-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0386-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0386-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/IMG_0386-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/childrens-garden-program\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn more about our Children&#039;s Garden Program\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for plants for your location?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find unique varieties of perennials that are well-suited for local climates and soils and for advice from WSU Extension Master Gardeners about how to best care for their new plants. Plant sale goers know that they will get high quality plants at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-font-size--xmedium\">Held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and hosted by the Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County, the Plant Sale is a great place to get great plants and great prices.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>100% of the revenue supports the WSU Master Gardener, Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener Foundation of Thurston County outreach and educational activities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"729\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/09\/Plant-Sale-1-BB-729x547.jpg\" alt=\"Plants at Plant Sale Nursery. \" class=\"wp-image-11202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/09\/Plant-Sale-1-BB-729x547.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/09\/Plant-Sale-1-BB-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/09\/Plant-Sale-1-BB-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/09\/Plant-Sale-1-BB-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/09\/Plant-Sale-1-BB.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.mgftc.org\/events\/plant-sale\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tPlant Sale dates and information \t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit a Partner Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener volunteers maintain two gardens at the Thurston County Fairgrounds.  The Pollinator Garden and WSU Extension office garden offer two examples of small gardens. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-color-backgroundu002du002dwhite wsu-spacing-afteru002du002dnone\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"729\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/DSCN2888-729x547.jpg\" alt=\"Pollinator Garden at the Thurston County Fairgrounds. \" class=\"wp-image-23768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/DSCN2888-729x547.jpg 729w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/DSCN2888-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/DSCN2888-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/DSCN2888-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/02\/DSCN2888-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/gardening\/demonstration-gardens\/#PG\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn more about our partner gardens\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. 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