conservation education

Attend a FREE Native Plant Workshop before placing your online plant sale pre-order! We will show you the defining characteristics and desired growing conditions of the species that will be available during our 2013 Pre-order Native Plant Sale so you can make an informed decision about which plants will work well in your yard. Discover how putting the right plant in the right place helps it thrive, and lets you enjoy more time and less work in the garden! Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Don't delay - register today at http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop.

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Get outside after school and explore the natural world. Join friends as you enjoy a new nature topic each week through hikes, games and crafts. Classes will take place outside, weather permitting. Suitable for ages 7 - 10 years. Advanced registration required.

Ready to take your veggie gardening to the next level? Learn how to plan for year-round harvests with careful crop choices, vertical gardening and techniques to stretch the growing season. Plus, explore the principles of non-toxic weed and pest management to boost your harvests and reduce the amount of time and money needed for a healthy, productive garden. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Explore our newest nature park with activities geared toward Girl Scouts of all ages.  Visit with a female park ranger and naturalists to learn about how these women help take care of these natural habitats.  Hike through the park while stopping for hands-on activities and learn about the flora and fauna that make this park their home, including wildflowers, Western Bluebirds, bobcats and more! Leave having completed steps towards Bugs, Flowers, Hiker and Animal Habitats Badges.

Come prepared for the weather and expect to spend up to two hours at the event. Preregistration required.