Orca Recovery Day
October 17th, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Squaxin Park
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506
Join TCD and the City of Olympia 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 connect with other orca-loving humans!
Summit Farms Hands-on Hedgerow Demonstration Workshop
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Summit Farms
11815 Whitehall Ln SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Join us for the sixth hands-on workshop in this “Discover Hedgerows!” series with our ongoing educational partners, Native Plant Salvage Foundation, and our landowner demonstration-site partners, Summit Farms. You’ll see how thoughtful hedgerow design can create big benefits for a farm and surrounding ecosystems.
What you’ll learn:
- Site preparation techniques
- How to install a hedgerow
- Benefits to wildlife habitat, crop production, water quality, and more!
This project is over 500 feet long and it will use native trees & shrubs to protect waterways and endangered species, while providing months of blooms, fruits, and cover for wildlife of all sizes. We’ll intersperse hands-on learning with helping bring this immense new planting to fruition!
This is a joint project of Summit Farms, Thurston Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, WSU Extension, & Native Plant Salvage Foundation, implemented with funding provided by Thurston County Community Planning, NRCS, and Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Questions? Contact Kiana Sinner ksinner@thurstoncd.com
SW WA Grazing Association Annual Dinner
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ag Innovation Park
16404 Old Hwy 99 SE, Tenino, WA 98589
Curious about local grazing? Looking to connect with a network of folks grazing animals? Join the annual dinner for the SW WA Grazing Association to learn more! This event will feature a presentation from Abby Braithwaite from the Plas Newydd Farm Arts Initiative, a tasty meal, and time to connect.
Questions & RSVP to Mackenzie McCall, Grazing Association Coordinator mackenzie.mccall@wsu.edu
Thurston County Fix-It Fair
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tenino High School
500 W 2nd Ave, Tenino, WA 98589
Join Thurston County, the City of Tenino, and TCD for a Fix-it Fair!
Bring up to 2 items to be fixed during a day of FREE, volunteer-led repairs:
- clothing & textiles
- small appliances
- household items
- jewelry
- bike adjustments
Repairs aren’t guaranteed– they’re depended on volunteers’ availability.
Are you passionate about sustainability with a knack for tinkering?
Register to be a Fix-It Fair volunteer!
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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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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