Upcoming Events

 

Interested in volunteering for an event? Visit our volunteering page to learn more.

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Bucoda Community Garden Hedgerow Work Party

March 16th, 2025
10am – 2pm
Bucoda Community Garden
101A E 7th St, Bucoda, WA 98530

Come learn about the role of a pollinator hedgerow in this growing community garden, get hands on experience planting native plants and learn about designing a hedgerow. Tools and gloves provided.

RSVP Here

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Hedgerow Installation Project

March 22nd, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rochester: *Register to receive address*

Join Native Plant Salvage Foundation and Thurston Conservation District for a hands-on planting opportunity on a local farm. Gain planting experience for the first time or learn how to lead a small-group planting!

We will learn how to plant different stock types, including large stock (5 gal). We will also learn about diverse maintenance techniques and how to choose plants when your site has multiple growing conditions (wet and dry in this example). We will follow up with additional information prior to the events.

Register here

Questions? Contact Kiana Sinner, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407

This event is support by our partners at WSU Extension/Native Plant Salvage Foundation and the Thurston County Storm & Surface Water Utility.

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No-Till Drill Native Seeding Demonstration

April 26th, 10:00 – 1:30PM
Independence Valley Farm
13136 201st avenue SW, Rochester, WA, 98579

Join us to learn how to use Thurston Conservation District’s no-till drill for native seeding. This is an opportunity to speak with the TCD team, learn how to use this equipment, and see no-till drill native seeding in action as we plant an herbaceous buffer along a hedgerow!

This piece of equipment is available for Thurston County community members to rent.

Register here

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Hedgerow Irrigation Hands-on Workshop & Installation Demonstration

May 18th, 10:00 – 1:30 PM
Piece by Piece Farm
8615 James Rd SW, Rochester, WA 98506

Join us to learn the pros and cons of different hedgerow irrigation options and gain direct experience with installing a system for the recently planted hedgerow at Piece by Piece Farm in Rochester.

Register here

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Calendar

Check our calendar regularly to find events we’re hosting or participating in, community partner events, and our regular public board meetings. To learn more about posted events, RSVP to a TCD hosted event, or have your event added to our calendar, contact: Nora Carman-White, nwhite@thurstoncd.com or 360-999-3727.

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