Thurston Conservation District has three upcoming workshops! Descriptions are below and flyers for each are attached. Please share feel free to share widely- we have lots of space in all of them at the moment.

April 26^th: Liming 101- Good Liming & Calcium Nutrition Practices

5 – 8pm, Tumwater Fire Station Meeting Room

Learn the What, When, and How of liming with Gudrun Mahrt from Columbia River Carbonates. There will be an opportunity for you to test your own soil’s pH, so be sure to bring a sample with you!  Go home with a better understanding of what you can do to make a difference in land stewardship through pH management. Info about TCD Soil testing will also be available.          

RSVP required – limited space available

May 12^th: Greener Pastures- Increasing Productivity, Reducing Weeds & Improving Soil Health

11am – 2pm, Private Landowner’s Property

Join us for an afternoon where we learn about how to manage your pasture for  productivity, reducing weeds, and improving soil health. We’ll cover nutrient management, pasture rotation, and pasture renovation. The workshop will be held on-site at a nearby farm where we can look at pasture management practices being implemented and ask questions.

RSVP required for location details.

May 22^nd: Supporting Backyard Habitat

4:30 – 5:45pm, Lacey Timberland Library Meeting Room

Join TCD Habitat Specialist, Kathleen Berger, in exploring how to create pockets of wildlife habitat in your backyard. We’ll explore affordable, beautiful, and environmentally friendly ways to support our native flora and fauna. This workshop is perfect for urban and suburban households interested in supporting birds, pollinators, and small mammals in their backyards. A fun & family friendly workshop!