Master Gardener, Composter Programs Seek Volunteers

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  Thurston County is accepting applications for two volunteer training programs: Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter“Applications are now being accepted for two volunteer training programs: Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter Training.”
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  The Master Gardener application deadline is August 28, 2026“The deadline to submit a volunteer application is 5 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026.”
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  The Master Gardener application deadline is at 5 p.m.“The deadline to submit a volunteer application is 5 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2026.”
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  The Master Recycler Composter deadline is August 17, 2026“Application period for Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training open until Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m.”
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  The Master Recycler Composter deadline is at 8 a.m.“Application period for Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training open until Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m.”
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  The Master Gardener program runs from September 25, 2026“The training course runs from Friday, September 25, 2026, through Friday, May 14, 2027, and includes comprehensive virtual, classroom, and field-based instruction.”
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  The Master Gardener program runs to May 14, 2027“The training course runs from Friday, September 25, 2026, through Friday, May 14, 2027, and includes comprehensive virtual, classroom, and field-based instruction.”
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  The Master Gardener program has tuition of $291“Tuition for the training is $291 and covers all course training supplies, field experiences and background check fee.”
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  The Master Gardener program covers all materialsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Volunteers will complete community service in Thurston County after training“After completion of training, participants are expected to share what they learned via horticultural-related community service in Thurston County.”
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  The Master Recycler program has in-person classes Fridays“Classes will be in-person on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11, January 8, January 22, February 5, February 12, February 26, March 12, and March 19.”
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  The Master Recycler program has classes from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.“Classes will be in-person on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11, January 8, January 22, February 5, February 12, February 26, March 12, and March 19.”
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  The Master Recycler program runs from September 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Master Recycler program runs through March 2027No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Both programs are open to Thurston County residents 18 and older“Applications open to those ages 18 and up.”
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  Applicants must live, work, or operate a business in the county“Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and either live, work, or operate a business in Thurston County.”
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  Training covers gardening techniques“WSU Extension staff and regional experts will teach basic botany, soil science, plant identification, pest and disease diagnosis, and how to grow your own food.”
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  Training covers composting“The interactive training focuses on a wide range of topics taught by regional experts, and staff from Thurston County Public Works and WSU Extension who specialize in composting, recycling and waste reduction.”
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  Training covers waste reduction“The interactive training focuses on a wide range of topics taught by regional experts, and staff from Thurston County Public Works and WSU Extension who specialize in composting, recycling and waste reduction.”
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  Applications are available online at Thurston County's WSU Extension website“For more information about the training and the application process, please visit: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/become-a-wsu-thurston-county-master-gardener/ -- Volunteers Wanted to Help Reduce, Reuse, and RecycleApplication period for Master Recycler Composter Volunteer Training open until Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m. OLYMPIA – The application period for 2026-2027 Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Training program is open now through Monday, August 17 at 8 a.m. The interactive training focuses on a wide range of topics taught by regional experts, and staff from Thurston County Public Works and WSU Extension who specialize in composting, recycling and waste reduction. Classes will be in-person on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 18, October 2, October 16, October 30, November 13, November 20, December 4, December 11, January 8, January 22, February 5, February 12, February 26, March 12, and March 19. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 17, at 8 a.m. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and either live, work, or operate a business in Thurston County. For more information, or to apply to the 2026-2027 Thurston County MRC Volunteer Training, please visit: www.extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/.”