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October 5, 2025
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August 1, 2025 – October 24, 2025
Large orders (bundles of 100 at a bulk discount) of native conifers, deciduous trees & shrubs must be pre-ordered through Oct. 24 online. Bulk orders are limited, so place your order early. More information: clallamcd.org/native-plants/, info@clallamcd.org or 360-775-3747. Pickup is Feb. 26 - 28, 2026.
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September 1, 2025 – March 1, 2026
The cut off for orders will be March 1st or until supplies run out, which ever comes first. Order forms available online. Native shrubs, tree seedlings, reforestation plugs, & tree protectors for sale. They can be planted for stream restoration, wildlife habitat, beautification of yards & landscapes, & reforestation. More information: stevenscountywa.gov/pview.aspx?id=20878&catid=0, sccd@stevenscd.org or 509-684-7579. Pickup is at the SCCD Office on March 27 & 28, 2026.
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October 1, 2025 – January 30, 2026
Last day to pre-order is Jan. 30, 2026. Variety of native shrubs, ground covers, flowers, seeds & trees for sale. There will also be a walk up sale in March. More information: store.thurstoncd.com, ksinner@thurstoncd.com or 360-972-0407.
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October 3, 2025 – October 5, 2025
Free. Visit 8 farms around the island, meet local farmers & learn about what it takes to farm on an island. Farms are open at designated times - see the schedule online for details. No animals allowed on site. Carpooling is recommended. More information: www.farmtourssanjuans.com/orcasisland or julie@sjicd.org.
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October 3, 2025 – October 5, 2025
Come & purchase your fall plants. Great deals on rhododendrons, azaleas & companion plants. More information: www.meerkerkgardens.org/nursery, www.facebook.com/meerkerkgardens, gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org or 360-678-1912. Held at Meerkerk Gardens.
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October 4, 2025 – October 5, 2025
Cider pressing from 8-12 (bring your apples & jugs). Farm & Homestead Tour on Oct. 5h from 10-3. Also music, food & vendor booths, quilt show & more. Events at difference times & locations - see website. More information: onalaskaalliance.org/apple-harvest-festival.html or onalaskaalliance09@gmail.com. Held in Onalaska, WA.
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October 4, 2025 – October 5, 2025
Stunning orchid displays will be held in the Seasonal House of the Volunteer Park Conservatory. Additionally, there will be sales in the lower greenhouse. There are no admission fees for access to the sales area. Volunteer experts available to help you at a re-potting table for people who wish to have their plants repotted for a small donation. More information: www.nwos.org/nwos-fall-show/, www.facebook.com/nworchidsociety/, nwos@nwos.org or 206-781-5805. Held at Volunteer Park Conservatory.
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October 4, 2025 – October 5, 2025
Free, donations gladly accepted. Have a hands-on-experience learning what it takes to run a farm from growing crops to feeding animals. Talk to your farmers & follow your food from the fields to the table. Activities include farm tours, educational exhibits, gardening demos, kids activities, harvest markets & more. More information: www.festivaloffamilyfarms.com, www.facebook.com/FestivalofFamilyFarms or 360-421-4729.
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October 5, 2025
Free self-guided tour. Get to know Onalaska farmers & homesteaders & learn about agriculture & rural life. Please leave pets at home. Held in conjunction with the Apple Harvest Festival. More information: onalaskaalliance.org/apple-harvest-festival.html, onalaskaalliance09@gmail.com or 360-520-3659. Start at the info booth at Carlisle Lake (Alexander Rd & 2nd St) or use the map on website to start at any stop. Held in Onalaska, WA.
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October 5, 2025
Free with zoo admission or membership. Join our Zoo Horticulturist on a Savage Garden: Spiky & Scary tour. Thorns, spikes & zig-zagging stems, oh my! Find all the eerie plant species around the Zoo. More information: www.pdza.org/event/garden-tour-savage-garden/, comments@pdza.org or 253-591-5337. Held at the Point Defiance Zoo. Meet at the Pacific Rim Plaza, just inside the front gate.