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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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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
6:00 – 8:00 PM
3707 Steamboat Loop NW, Olympia, WA 98502-8877
Are you interested in keeping your forest health but don’t know where to start?
Did you know that there are opportunities for financial assistance to help steward you lands?
Come join Mason & Thurston Conservation Districts to learn more about the cost-share programs that can help keep your forests healthy!
We will be giving you the 101 with staff from USDA – National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the WA-DNR Service Forestry team on their programs, what cost-share means, and how to apply. Whether you’re interested in thinning out a dense forest, controlling invasive weeds, creating wildlife habitat or more, these programs are for you!
Attend this free event in-person or virtually! Register here:
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
South Union Grange Hall (10030 Tilley Rd SW #860, Olympia, WA 98512)
Come join Thurston Conservation District and friends as we celebrate the harvest. This family-friendly event will feature:
- Pie baking contest (see below for more information about how to compete!)
- Cider pressing – Bring your apples and bottles to make juice!
- Soil test drop-off & information booth – Bring your soil sample!
- Native Bulb & Seed Sale Pick-up
- Kids arts & craft activities
- Seed and recipe swap
- Food trucks!
- Live music!
- And more!
Learn more here!
Harvest Festival is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
Fall Pruning Workshop
October 13, 2024
10:00 – 12:00 PM
Olympia Community Garden
(1401 13th Ave SE, Olympia, 98501)
Learn proper pruning techniques for fruit trees and other trees and shrubs. Safety, tools, and timing will be covered in this hands-on workshop.
Orca Recovery Day
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 – 2:00 pm
Squaxin Park
Join Thurston Conservation District and City of Olympia at Squaxin Park (Formerly Priest Point Park) for our annual Orca Recovery Day! Volunteers are invited to be a part of the solution for our endangered Southern Resident orca whales. During this restoration event, we will work together to restore forested habitats to their intended state by planting Pacific Northwest trees and shrubs. The day will also include a guided shore walk, refreshments, and a chance to learn about other organizations helping to better our orcas!
Being a part of Orca Recovery Day is an opportunity for you to make a difference for our endangered Southern Resident orca whales!
Orca Recovery Day is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.
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
You can also use our contact form.