January 2017
Cultivating Success: Sustainable Small Farming & Ranching Course
IS FARMING IN YOUR FUTURE? REGISTER NOW FOR SUSTAINABLE SMALL FARM AND RANCH MANAGEMENT TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP! Click here to see the course-announcement. And click here to download the course-registration form.
Find out more »June 2017
4-H Project Sign-UP DEADLINE
Dairy Cattle, Cat and Goat Certificates Due.
Find out more »4-H Project Sign-Up Due
4-H Rabbit and Cavy Certificates Due.
Find out more »ALL 4-H Animal Entry Cards Due
Pre registry for Natural Resources Activity Contest.
Find out more »August 2017
Still Life Entry Intake
Still Life entries that qualify for the State 4-H Fair may either be delivered to the Puyallup fairgrounds or you may bring them to the WSU Extension office and our staff will take them to the fairgrounds. All forms and entry tickets must be completed. Still Life entrants do not recieve State Fair Passes. If your Still Life entry is fragile, very large, very heavy, or difficult to move, please deliver it directly to the WA State Fairgrounds on August 28 (afternoon) or…
Find out more »4-H Volunteer Training Orientation
4-H Volunteer Orientation Thursday, August 31, 2017 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at the WSU Thurston County Extension Office This is one of the required steps to becoming a WSU certified 4-H Volunteer, but Orientation is open to any interested 4-H parent, grandparent, or other interested adults. Come learn about 4-H Youth Development and the volunteer opportunities waiting for you.
Find out more »September 2017
4-H Club Management Workshop
4-H Club Management Workshop Thursday, September 28, 2017 6:00 - 9:00pm WSU Thurston County Extension Office If you're starting a 4-H Club, assisting, managing the financial or enrollment aspects of a club, or transitioning to new leadership, this is your workshop. Policy, risk management, finances, enrollment, curriculum, planning.... and most important, how to enjoy being a club leader! This is essential information for all club leaders and assistants. Everyone is welcome, new volunteers as well as experienced 4-H leaders. Register in advance by calling 360-867-2157. WSU…
Find out more »October 2017
4-H Volunteer Orientation
Orientation is one of the first required steps to becoming a WSU Certified 4-H Volunteer, but this class is also open to any interested adults seeking more information about volunteering with 4-H. Please Register in advance by contacting the 4-H office 360-867-2157 or dianna.ullery@wsu.edu
Find out more »November 2017
4-H Club Management Workshop
If you've completed Volunteer Orientation and starting a 4-H Club, assisting, managing the financial or enrollment aspects of a club, or transitioning to new leadership, this is your workshop. Policy, risk management, finances, enrollment, curriculum, planning.... and most important, how to enjoy being a club leader! This is essential information for all club leaders and assistants. All 4-H Volunteers are welcome. Please Register in advance by contacting the 4-H office 360-867-2157 or dianna.ullery@wsu.edu
Find out more »4-H Volunteer Orientation
Orientation is one of the first required steps to becoming a WSU Certified 4-H Volunteer, but this class is also open to any interested adults seeking more information about volunteering with 4-H. Please Register in advance by contacting the 4-H office 360-867-2157 or dianna.ullery@wsu.edu
Find out more »February 2018
Thurston County 4-H Council
Open to all 4-H volunteers, 4-H teens, parents, and interested community members.
Find out more »March 2018
April 2018
May 2018
Hydroponics 101 Workshop
Hydroponics 101 Hydroponics is the method of growing plants without soil using a mineral nutrient solution dissolved in water. A plant will grow in soil or water given the right conditions of food source, light, heat and water. Hydroponics has a distinct advantage in the plants ability to readily absorb nutrients quicker than soil bound plants who have to extract the nutrients from the soil. There are several ways to grow plants hydroponically. There will be a demonstration of…
Find out more »June 2018
Dairy Cattle, Goat, Sheep, and Cat certificates due
Certificates and other resources can be found at http://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/youth/forms/
Find out more »Master Gardener Q & A Clinic -Closed
Due to the WSU Extension office flooring installation the WSU Master Gardener Q & A clinic will be closed from June 1st through June 19th.
Find out more »Rabbit & Cavy certificates due
Certificates and other resources can be found at http://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/youth/forms/
Find out more »Gardening/Composting/Recycling Question & Answer Clinic
WSU Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be available to answer your gardening, composting and recycling questions from 9am to 1pm at our WSU Extension office. This service is free to all Thurston County residents.
Find out more »Master Gardener Question & Answer Clinic-Closed
Our question/answer clinic will be closed on Friday, June 22nd due to a Fairgrounds event that will restrict all public access to our Extension building. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 26th at 9am. We look forward to serving you soon.
Find out more »September 2018
4-H Club Leader Management
This is the required training for new 4-H Club Leaders, Assistant Club Leaders or any volunteer who works with club finances. Workshop covers finances, WA 4-H policies, planning, youth-adult partnership, and the extensive resources available to club leaders. All 4-H volunteers are welcome and encouraged to attend as a refresher or to update their program knowledge. Please contact the WSU Extension office to register for this class.
Find out more »October 2018
4-H Volunteer Orientation
All adults who participate in 4-H activities, events, and meetings are required to attend this orientation. Session covers 4-H essential elements, certification process, youth adult partnership, ages and stages, and available resources. Please contact the WSU Extension Office to register for this class.
Find out more »Thurston County 4-H Horse Parent & Leader Meeting
Open to all 4-H Horse leaders, volunteers, teen members, and parents.
Find out more »January 2019
4-H Volunteer Orientation
4-H Volunteer Orientation is required for either adult volunteers who are new to the 4-H program or parents/others involved in the 4-H program who are involved in club activities and meetings on an ongoing basis. Register by calling 360-867-2153 or emailing dianna.ullery@wsu.edu
Find out more »4-H Club Management
4-H Club Management is a workshop for adult volunteers who lead or assist with the management of a 4-H club or want to start a new club. Register in advance by calling 360-867-2153 or emailing dianna.ullery@wsu.edu
Find out more »March 2019
4-H Volunteer Orientation
Are you a parent, new volunteer, curious about volunteering? Here's where you start …
Find out more »4-H Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
Before things get too crazy, join us for apple fritters and other brunch goodies. Receive Volunteer Years of Service award recognition and some 4-H swag.
Find out more »4-H Volunteer Club Management Workshop
Are you starting a new club, taking over a club, assisting with club management? Here's your training …
Find out more »April 2019
Soil vs. Dirt Workshop
Saturday, April 27th 10:30 a.m. to Noon WSU Thurston County Extension office located at the Thurston County Fairgrounds-3054 Carpenter Rd. SE Olympia, WA 98503 WSU Extension Parking Map Fairgrounds Soil is an ecosystem that is under our feet and we rarely think about it. What is the difference between dirt and soil? What are the functions of soil and what is the structure of soil? Who lives in your soil? Tips on how to have an active soil. Join us…
Find out more »October 2019
November 2019
2020 WSU Master Gardener Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »2020 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »2020 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »December 2019
2020 Master Gardener Volunteer Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »2020 WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Training Pre-Orientation
WSU Master Gardener Pre-Orientation Sessions for Thurston County The WSU Master Gardener program requires a significant time commitment. At the pre-orientation session you will learn what it takes to be a WSU Master Gardener including program expectations, as well as all the benefits you will receive being a WSU Master Gardener. The following sessions will allow you to see if the WSU Master Gardener Program is a right fit for you. Pre-orientations are held at the WSU Thurston County…
Find out more »January 2020
April 2020
Worm Composting Workshop-Cancelled
Worm Composting Workshop-Cancelled Wednesday, April 22nd 6p.m. Thurston County Extension Office located at the Thurston County Fairgrounds-3054 Carpenter Rd. SE, Olympia WA 98503 WSU Extension Parking Map Fairgrounds In celebration of Earth Day we invite you to come and learn how to turn your food scraps into a rich soil amendment for your gardens. At the workshop you will learn: Benefits and challenges of worm composting How to set-up a worm bin from scratch How to care for your worms…
Find out more »May 2020
Yard & Food Waste Composting Workshop-Cancelled
Tuesday, May 5th-Cancelled for now, hope to reschedule in the summer 6p.m. to 7:30p.m. Thurston County Extension Office at the Thurston County Fairgrounds-3054 Carpenter Rd. SE, Olympia WA 98503 WSU Extension Parking Map Fairgrounds In celebration of "International Composting Awareness Week" we invite you to come and learn how to turn your yard waste and food scraps into a rich soil amendment for your gardens. At the workshop you will learn: What type of yard waste is best for…
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