conservation education

Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden

Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
6704 SE 122nd Ave
Portland, OR 97236
United States

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting, and overwintering sites. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Leach Botanical Garden
Cost: 
Free!

Rain Gardens 101

Sunday, October 23, 2016 - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
621 NE 76th Ave.
Portland, OR 97213
United States

Learn how rain gardens add beauty and color to your yard while helping restore the health of urban streams at the same time. You will get step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. And discover tips for placement, plant selection, and maintenance. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Bridgeport United Church of Christ
Cost: 
Free!

Beneficial Insects

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
6543 N Burlington Ave
Portland, OR 97203
United States

Did you know that beneficial insects work around the clock to protect your garden from pests? Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates that provide free pest control. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive, and also learn about a few invasive insects to keep an eye out for. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
BES Water Pollution Control Lab
Cost: 
Free!

Rain Gardens 101

Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
3926 N Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
United States

Learn how rain gardens add beauty and color to your yard while helping restore the health of urban streams at the same time. You will get step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. And discover tips for placement, plant selection, and maintenance. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

 

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Livingscape
Cost: 
Free!

Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden

Sunday, October 9, 2016 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
1630 NE 38th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
United States

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. We will go beyond the bloom so you can find out how to provide water, shelter, nesting, and overwintering sites. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

 

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
NE Community House
Venue Details: 
This venue is not ADA accessible.
Cost: 
Free!

Rain Gardens 101

Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
3520 SE Yamhill
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Learn how rain gardens add beauty and color to your yard while helping restore the health of urban streams at the same time. You will get step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. And discover tips for placement, plant selection, and maintenance. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby rain garden. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Sunnyside Community House
Cost: 
Free!

Beneficial Insects

Thursday, October 6, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
234 SW Kendall Ct.
Troutdale, OR 97060
United States

Did you know that beneficial insects work around the clock to protect your garden from pests? Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates that provide free pest control. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive, and also learn about a few invasive insects to keep an eye out for. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Troutdale Police Station
Cost: 
Free!

Composting 101 Workshop

Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Columbia Springs
Address: 
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683
United States

Want to begin composting your yard and some of your kitchen waste? Turn your garbage into black gold at a Columbia Springs Composting workshop! This two hour class will get you started building soil health in your own backyard, and save you money on your garbage bill. Join us for an introduction to the science of composting and a visit to a composting demonstration site to see composting bins and systems in action.

 

Pre-registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: http://www.columbiasprings.org. For questions, please call 360-882-0936 x224 or email workshops@columbiasprings.org.

Contact Name: 
Erik Horngren
Contact Phone: 
360-882-0936 x224
Contact Email: 
workshops@columbiasprings.org
Venue: 
Columbia Springs
Cost: 
$5 suggested donation
CI Initiatives: 

Native Plants Workshop

Wednesday, October 5, 2016 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
3520 SE Yamhill
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants. Discover Portland's most common native plant communities, learn which species do well in similar growing conditions, and get tips to help them thrive. A slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Sunnyside Community House
Cost: 
Free!

Naturescaping Basics

Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah SWCD
Address: 
3926 N Vancouver Ave.
Portland, OR 97227
United States

Learn to create a low-maintenance landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time, money and energy. Get natural gardening & design tips that mimic nature, and make your garden a healthy place for children, pets and wildlife. Class covers native plants that thrive in the PNW, and other core naturescaping concepts. Where possible, workshop includes a short tour of a nearby garden. Advanced registration is required. Register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.

Contact Name: 
Katie Meckes
Contact Phone: 
503-222-7645
Contact Email: 
katie@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Livingscape
Cost: 
Free!

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