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
Pollinators in the Garden #1
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.
Evergreen Vista Work Party
May 2, 2026
10-12 PM
Evergreen Vista Community Garden
1209 Fern St SW, Olympia
Help us put the finishing touches on this important community garden by spreading wood chips and installing trellises! There will be treats and friends waiting for you at this fun event. We need many volunteers to make this happen so bring your friends and family!
Sign up here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a2c5bb51f08f4410ad4f17231283dc86
Stay for a while after the work party to enjoy a ‘Pollinators in the Garden’ workshop, 1 – 3 pm on May 2 at Evergreen Vista Community Garden! Questions? Email Tina at twagner@thurstoncd.com
Pollinators in the Garden Workshop #2
May 2, 2026
1 – 3 PM
Evergreen Vista Community Garden
1209 Fern St SW, Olympia
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.
Cover Crop Termination Workshop
June 8, 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.
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.
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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Online Workshop Recordings
Interested in learning more about our Education & Outreach Department and how you can get involved with TCD? Check out the podcast episode below.
Have a workshop suggestion or question about our upcoming programming?
Nora Carman-White
Communications & Education Manager
nwhite@thurstoncd.com
360-999-3727
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