What’s happening this weekend in Thurston County

Join community workshops, a forum or walk this weekend in Thurston County.

Melanie DeMore Workshop (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Olympia Peace Choir is offering a free workshop with Melanie DeMore, an internationally renowned song leader and vocal activist

Forest Walk Listening to Wisdom of Old Growth Forests (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Jan. 24, 10-11 a.m.
Join forest walk surrounded by legacy and old-growth trees in Squaxin Park, only two minutes north of downtown Olympia. Explore 2 miles of trails at a comfortable pace under the canopy of a living forest that is a thriving ecosystem and a network of soil fungi, called the "Wood Wide Web."

Creating Bird-Friendly Gardens with Kim Adelson (LACEY)
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m.
Bird populations are facing serious challenges from habitat loss and climate change, but home gardeners can make a real difference. In this practical, hands-on program, learn why birds are so important to healthy ecosystems and how small changes in your yard or garden can help them thrive.

Olympia Citywide Community Forum (OLYMPIA)
Saturday, Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m.
The Council of Neighborhood Associations brings together neighborhood groups from across Olympia to elevate community priorities, strengthen collaboration, and improve the connection between residents, organizations and city leadership.

Crafting Tea Blends with Traditional Knowledge (LACEY)
Saturday, Jan. 24, 4-5 p.m.
Join a hands-on journey into the art of traditional tea blending using plants wild-harvested from the Chehalis Indian Reservation. Learn to create your own custom sleepy-time tea blends anchored by the remarkable nettle plant.

Winter Twig Field ID Class (OLYMPIA)
Sunday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Native Plant Salvage’s Winter Twig Field ID Class is back on Sunday, with a morning and afternoon session, and it’s a fan favorite for a reason. This walking workshop invites participants to learn how to identify 20–25 native trees and shrubs in their winter twig form, turning “stick season” into a whole new way to appreciate the natural world.