Want Less Algae in our Lake?
You can help! All the herbicides, weed killers, fertilizers and pesticides we use in our yards wash into our lake. This creates a nutrient-rich environment that promotes algae growth. Sign-up for the free, online course provided by Thurston County to learn alternatives that won’t pollute our lake. The free course is called, “Go Green Yard Care.” Here is a LINK to sign-up.
GO GREEN YARD CARE – Overview
In this course you will learn how to grow a beautiful yard without using weed and feed, quick-release fertilizers, and chemical bug and weed killers – protecting our ground and lake water AND the health of our family and pets!
Course Content
- Welcome
- Start Your Yard Care Journey
- What is Natural Yard Care?
- Rain-scaping Mulcher (Effort: Low-Medium)
- Native Eco Planter (Effort: Medium)
- Green Lawn Grower (Effort: High)
About this course
- Free
- 54 lessons
- 1 hour of video content


