Conservation Education

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Leach Botanical Garden

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

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

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Bridgeport United Church of Christ

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

Beneficial Insects

Saturday, October 22, 2016 - 9:00am to 11:00am

East Multnomah SWCD

Address:

6543 N Burlington Ave

Portland, OR 97203

United States

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

BES Water Pollution Control Lab

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

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

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Livingscape

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

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

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

NE Community House

Venue Details:

This venue is not ADA accessible.

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

Rain Gardens 101

Saturday, October 8, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

East Multnomah SWCD

Address:

3520 SE Yamhill

Portland, OR 97214

United States

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Sunnyside Community House

Cost:

Free!

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

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Sunnyside Community House

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

Naturescaping Basics

Saturday, October 1, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

East Multnomah SWCD

Address:

3926 N Vancouver Ave.

Portland, OR 97227

United States

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Livingscape

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

Beneficial Insects

Thursday, September 29, 2016 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

East Multnomah SWCD

Address:

621 NE 76th Ave.

Portland, OR 97213

United States

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

Bridgeport United Church of Christ

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives:

Naturescaping Basics

Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

East Multnomah SWCD

Address:

3534 SE Main St.

Portland, OR 97214

United States

Categories:

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

Contact Website:

Venue:

SE Uplift

Cost:

Free!

CI Initiatives: