Upcoming Events

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

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Community Garden Build at the Landing

March 21, 2026
10:00 AM
620 Fieldstone Dr SW, Olympia, WA 98502

Come join TCD, GRuB and The Landing community to build some garden beds to increase community garden space! We will provide materials, tools, gloves and snacks; you bring your can-do attitude and some elbow grease (maybe knee & back grease too)!

Please dress appropriately for the weather, bring your water bottle and share with your friends. RSVP to Aimee at arichardson@thurstoncd.com.

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Cover Crop Termination Workshop

April 2, 2026
5:30 PM
Medicine Creek Community Garden
847 Old Pacific Hwy SE, Olympia

Calling all Soil Heroes who have (or are thinking about) planting cover crops: Congratulations on treating your soil well with a cover crop! Now what do you do?

Learn when, how, and why to terminate your cover crop. This is both an educational and hands on workshop. Please register using this link. Questions can be directed to Tina at twagner@thurstoncd.com.

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Forestry Field Day

April 18, 2026
10:00 – 1:00 PM
Lacey, WA
*Please register to receive location

Hear from local small forest landowners about their successes and lessons learned after implementing a Forest Management Plan and enjoy a stroll through the woods alongside Stewardship Foresters from Thurston CD and Mason CD.

Space is limited; RSVP to Jae: jtownsend@thurstoncd.com

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Apply for Cost-share Programming Classroom Lesson

April 23, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 PM
TCD Conference Room
582 Tilley Ct. SE, Suite 152, Tumwater 98501

Learn the ins and outs of applying for cost-share programming with support from Thurston Conservation District, DNR Service Forestry, and NRCS experts!

RSVP to Jae at jtownsend@thurstoncd.com

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Pollinators in the Garden

April 25, 2026
10:00 – 3:00 PM
Tumwater Community Garden
1401 Lake Park Dr SW, Tumwater

Learn about native plants that support pollinators, what pollinators do for the garden, and how to plant them in the garden for maximum beauty, sustainability, and garden production. This is both an educational seminar and hands on planting event. Please register using this link. Questions can be directed to Tina Wagner at twagner@thurstoncd.com.

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Rangeland “Paint & Learn” Event – TO BE RE-SCHEDULED

Date and time TBD

Learn about local rangeland and pasture management with TCD and WSU Extension while painting, drawing, or otherwise artistically depicting local farm life. This event is in celebration of the International Year of Rangeland and Pastoralists, and all are welcome.

Join a guided painting class or choose your own subject and medium. Participants are encouraged to bring their own art supplies – a limited amount will be provided.

RSVP to Nora at nwhite@thurstoncd.com for location and details.

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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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