Go Green Yard Care Program
Natural, chemical-free yard care makes a yard safer for you, your family and your pets. It also keeps harmful chemicals from ending up in rain and snow melt runoff (stormwater), which ultimately flows into our lakes and streams or seeps into the groundwater. And that's important because most drinking water in Thurston County (Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and unincorporated areas) comes from groundwater. Let's protect our local water and keep it clean together!
How to Join the Program (It's Free)
Apply for this Program.
Take the quick survey (3 mins). Choose the "yard style" you would like to achieve this year.
Choose Your Yard Style.
Follow the instructions sent to your email to get started in the program.
Access the Online Course and More!
Once in the program you will have access to:
- An online video-based training with supporting resources.
- Seasonal yard care tips and event email reminders.
- Technical advice as needed.
- Natural yard care incentives.
- Be part of a natural yard care community!
How to Grow a Beautiful Yard Naturally
Register for the online course to access full program resources!
- Natural Yard Care Booklet: Get the 5-Step overview.
- Practice Smart Watering: Tips to use water efficiently & reduce runoff.
- Mulch and Woodchips: Get free mulch and woodchips. See if the Chip Drop program is for you.
- Native Plant Nursery & Resources: Learn why native plants are a great choice.
- Native Plant Salvages: Join these fun events & get FREE native plants for your yard.
- What's an EcoLawn: Groundcover blend that replaces a grass lawn. It requires less work & less water.
- Common Sense Gardening: Natural Yard Care information from Thurston County.
- Natural Yard Care Videos: Natural Yard Care information from City of Olympia.
Rapid transformation after 21 years of struggle
"The look and feel of both the dirt surface and the grass itself are so much healthier and prettier than what we had dealt with for the past 21 years. We are grateful for the impetus that the Go Green program gave us to undertake the makeover and for the experience of all the people involved."
~West Olympia Homeowner