Hands-on workshops for understanding and working with the biology in soil to grow healthier, more delicious foods and their role gut health, mental health and emotional regulation.
Open
House
Friend-Raising Garden Social
Every Sunday through October
(Except 9/14)
3—5pm
421 Decatur St SW
Olympia, Washington
You're Invited to a Friend-Raising Garden Social!
Help Local Dreams Take Root — One Friend at a Time
Come gather in the garden for an evening of soil, soap, stories, and social good. We're not fundraising (yet)—we're friend-raising. That means laughter, lemonade, compost peeking, herbal magic, and deep community rooting.
This celebration is all about supporting the next generation of local visionaries
FREE to attend
Contact soildetective@gmail.com with any questions
Workshop Series — No. 1 
Rooted & Rising
Healing Ourselves, Our Communities, and the Earth
Saturdays, 2—4pm
421 Decatur St SW
Olympia, Washington
Workshop #1, 8/23: “Soil & Self — What Nourishes Us?”
Workshop #2, 8/30: “We Are the Weather”
Workshop #3, 9/6: “Grow the Future — Regenerative Garden as Resistance”
Workshop #4, 9/13: “The Compost of Change”
Workshop #5, 9/20: “Tend the Revolution”
This ecological wellness series invites you to see your body, mind, and community as living ecosystems. Just like soil, we need balance, biodiversity, and nourishment to thrive. Through a blend of somatic practices, land connection, herbal care, and collective storytelling, we’ll explore how ecological principles—like decomposition, mycelial networks, and nutrient cycling—can help us heal from burnout, restore vitality, and grow deeper roots of resilience.
Each session includes a wellness practice, community conversation, and hands-on herbal or land-based activity. Come as you are—leave composted, connected, and more alive.
Drop-in $40 per workshop
Entire 5-part Series $160 | $120 (25% Introductory discount)
To schedule email: soildetective@gmail.com
Hands-On — Every Saturday! 
Saturday
Soil Lab
FREE
Every Saturday through September
10am—12pm
421 Decatur St SW
Olympia, Washington
Farmers & Gardeners: Ready to discover who's hiding in your bed?
(Yes—your garden bed!)
Meet the Soil Detective
Saturdays in September, bring a soil sample and join us for free composting demonstrations, hands-on soil analysis, and a peek under the microscope. The Soil Detective will reveal the secret life thriving beneath your feet—and explain what it means for your garden's health.
What We Offer:
Live soil microscopy viewing
Biological soil assessments
Healthier Soil = Stronger Plants
Locally made, biologically diverse compost available
Why Attend?
Healthier soil = stronger plants
Understand the microbial world in your soil with scientific testing and expert recommendations grounded in biology.
FREE to attend (through September)
Contact soildetective@gmail.com with any questions
Workshop Series — No. 2
Craft & Dine
Workshop Series
Saturdays, 2—4pm
421 Decatur St SW
Olympia, Washington
Workshop #1, 9/27: “From Scraps to Soil — Fermentation & the Art of Alchemy”
Workshop #2, 10/4: “Introduction to Tinctures — Crafting Plant Medicine with Intention”
Workshop #3, 10/11: “Jar It Like It's Hot: Seasonal Canning & Kitchen Culture”
Workshop #4, 10/18: “Paint & Sip: Session 1”
Workshop #5, 10/25: “Paint & Sip: Session 2”
Gather around the table for an evening series where food, creativity, and community come together. Each Craft & Dine Workshop blends hands-on making with shared bites, conversation, and inspiration. From fermentation to herbal medicine, seasonal preserving to painting with a glass of wine in hand, you’ll explore new skills and timeless traditions in a warm, communal setting. Whether you join for the full series or drop in for a single evening, you’ll leave with something you’ve crafted, new knowledge, and connections that nourish both body and spirit.
Drop-in $50 per workshop
Entire 5-part Series $250 | $175 (25% Introductory discount)
Register by email: soildetective@gmail.com
Your Support Matters!
We are aiming to empower community with tools for healthier soil and stronger ecosystems and we need your support. Every donation, no matter the size, directly fuels this vision and helps us bring sustainable practices to life.