conservation education

Want to create a thriving, low maintenance garden that is free from chemicals? This is the workshop for you! Learn how to create a landscape that reduces water use, decreases stormwater runoff and minimizes pollution while saving you time, money and energy. You'll learn about native plant gardening & design, visit a nearby naturescaped garden, and receive a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to help you get started. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/nat.... Information: 503-222-7645

Learn to build your own rain garden! A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. Part of a larger effort to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution from entering local waterways, this workshop provides step-by-step details on how to decide the best size & placement, which plants to choose, and how to build and maintain your new rain garden. Participants receive a free how-to manual, and where possible, take a field trip to a nearby rain garden. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/rai.... Information: 503-222-7645

Learn to Naturescape your yard! Want to create a thriving, low-cost, low-maintenance garden that is free from chemicals? This is the class for you! Find out how to design your landscape to reduce water use, decrease stormwater runoff and minimize pollution while saving you time, money and energy. You'll learn about native plant gardening & design, visit a nearby naturescaped garden, and receive a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to help you get started. Pre-register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/nat....  Information: 503-222-7645

Make the most of a soggy Saturday and learn to build a rain garden! A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. Part of a larger effort to reduce stormwater runoff and pollution from entering local waterways, this workshop provides step-by-step details on how to decide the best size & placement, which plants to choose, and how to build and maintain your new rain garden! Participants receive a FREE how-to manual, and where possible, take a field trip to a nearby rain garden. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/all-events/rai.... Information: 503-222-7645

Dust off those boots and get your hands dirty planting native trees, removing invasive species and cleaning up litter with SOLVE in our 45th year of celebrating volunteers making a difference! Your efforts will be monumental in helping to restore critical habitat for native plants and wildlife, improve safety and enhance Oregon's outdoor areas. February and March will bring lots of opportunities to engage with neighbors and friends, and to get outside to shake of the winter blues- event's are scheduled all month long! 

Here's what's happening this Week:

Volunteer Opportunities

February 1st
Rock Creek Planting Day: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-planting-day-0
Baltimore Woods - Planting Day: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/baltimore-woods-planting-day

February 8th
Mt. Scott Planting Day: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/mt-scott-planting-day-0
Beaver Creek Planting Day: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/beaver-creek-planting-day

February 15th

Vermont Creek: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/vermont-creek
NWDA February Third Saturday Cleanup http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nwda-february-third-saturday-...
Burnside Park Restoration Work Party http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/burnside-park-restoration-wor...

February 22

Rock Creek Troge Planting Day http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/rock-creek-troge-planting-day
Tice Park Ivy Pull http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/tice-park-ivy-pull
Beaver Creek Planting Day http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/beaver-creek-planting-day-0

Over time, this work will improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and store carbon to slow climate change, along with keeping our natural areas beautiful and safe for all to enjoy. For a full list of upcoming events check out our online event calendar at http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/event-registration. And don't forget our large 1 day events happening this spring - the Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup on March 22nd and the 25th Annual SOLVE IT for Earth Day on April 26th!

Questions? Contact SOLVE at 503-844-9571 or via email at info@solveoregon.org - Thank you to all of our dedicated SOLVE Volunteers!