Volunteer at our Annual Native Plant Festival & Sale!
Volunteer opportunities available Wednesday, March 2nd – Saturday, March 5th
Thurston County Fairgrounds
Interested in learning more about native plants? Looking to help out with an exciting community event? We are looking for volunteers to assist TCD staff with our annual Native Plant Festival & Sale. Tasks include packaging plant pre-orders, taking customers’ orders, filling orders from stock, providing native plant advice, facilitating parking, and assisting with setting up the festival. No prior knowledge is necessary. We will provide volunteers with needed tools/supplies, snacks, and warm drinks. Additionally, Thurston CD is committed to the wellness of our community and ask that all participants wear a face covering. Disposable masks will be provided.
Join our Teens in Thurston Volunteer Group!
Are you a teen or young adult interested in plants, wildlife, farming or growing food?
Thurston Conservation District invites you to join our Teens in Thurston volunteer program. Join our team and attend regular educational meetings and hands-on events where you can learn about and participate in:
- Sustainability
- Environmental education
- Farming & gardening
- Community service & team building
Sign Up Here
Join Thurston CD’s Citizen’s Advisory Committee!
In order to best represent the tremendous diversity of our community, Thurston Conservation District Board of Supervisors is seeking community members to help them be informed about natural resource conservation concerns, opportunities and land user needs.
Find a full position description here.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and letter of interest to Sarah Moorehead, Executive Director at smoorehead@thurstoncd.com
Applications are due by June 30, 2021.
Appointment will occur in July and August, 2021.
Annual Volunteer Opportunities
- Annual Native Plant Festival & Sale (March 2022)
- South Sound Regional Envirothon (April 2022)
- Orca Recovery Day (Fall 2022)
- Water Quality Monitoring (February & October, dates TBD)
- Nearshore Education (Spring, weekdays, dates TBD)
- Work parties on private property (Regularly throughout the year)
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Volunteer Requirements
Interested in volunteering with the District? Please read the TCD Volunteer Wellness Protocol carefully.
All of our volunteer opportunities require a Liability/Photo Waiver form before participation. Hard copies will be available at all volunteer events, or you may submit the form below:
Questions about volunteering?
Kiana Sinner
Education & Outreach Specialist
ksinner@thurstoncd.com
360-754-3588, ext. 105
You can also use our contact form.
