Organic Lawn Care – a free gardening workshop

    Saturday, August 15, 2026

    Time
    11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Venue
    Closed Loop Park Demonstation Garden, Lacey, WA, 98516
    Price
    Free and open to all!

    We will discuss:
    • How to maintain a healthy lawn without chemicals or commercial fertilizer
    • The unique properties of grass and turf
    • The role of lawns in our modern landscapes
    Meet at Compost Area.

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    We will be outside and sitting, standing and walking on pavement, gravel and grass. Please plan clothing and footwear accordingly.

    Seating is limited and you are welcome to bring your own chair.

    No advance registration required, just show up.

    Free and open to all!

    Hosted by the WSU Thurston County Extension Master Gardener Program. Learn more on our website at https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/

    Directions: 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey WA 98516
    Closed Loop Park is located inside the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center (WARC) at 2420 Hogum Bay Rd. NE, Lacey WA 98516. Take Exit 111 off of I-5, and travel north and turn right into the WARC entrance. Upon entering take the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot. You’ll see a small sign that says “Dog Park” at the entry to the parking lot.

    Note: If you miss the first right into the garden/dog park parking lot you will need to follow the road to the intersection before the toll booths. You’ll need to do a U-turn and return back to Hogum Bay Road to start the process again.

    Venue

    Closed Loop Park Demonstation Garden
    2420 Hogum Bay Rd Ne
    Lacey, WA
    98516

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