educational course

This is an animal tracking course that teaches how to identify track and sign. It is structured in the same way as the Cybertracker evaluations for tracking certification. We wander the landscape reading the signs that the animals have left us and learn from our instructor Connor O'Malley about them. Connor instructs us on how to journal animal tracks, how to measure them, and how to think critically to determine what animal left them behind. Through his stories, informative descriptions of animals and their behaviors, and through his pop quizes, students learn about tracking while also learning the style of the evaluations. This is a seven session course that is filled, but we are accepting drop-ins for the rest of the duration. 

Learn professional arborist pruning techniques and tips from our curator. Instructional book included with class registration fee.

In this extensive two part workshop, participants will learn to plan, implement and care for a healthy, affordable, and sustainable garden. Part I covers site selection, soil health, raised bed installation, plant families, garden planning and planting. Part II covers water efficiency, pest and weed management, harvesting, composting and winterization. Participants are encouraged, but not required to sign up for both parts.

Sign up at Growing Gardens Learn & Grow page: http://www.growing-gardens.org/portland-gardening-resources/workshops.php

All proceeds from the workshop benefit Growing Gardens' programs. At Growing Gardens we believe the seeds of a healthier world are planted in our own back yards.

Learn to plan a successive vegetable garden that you can harvest from all year round. This workshop is geared towards beginning to intermediate gardeners. Topics covered include what to grow in the Willamette Valley, planting from seeds and starts, how to read plant charts and seed packets, timing, spacing and mapping your garden. The workshop includes a group planning activity and each participant will go home with the materials to make your own customized planting calendar and map.

Please sign up on Growing Gardens Learn & Grow page: http://www.growing-gardens.org/portland-gardening-resources/workshops.php

Proceeds from the workshop support Growing Gardens' programs. At Growing Gardens we believe the seeds of a healthier world are planted in our own backyards.

February is a great month to start planning your garden! In this workshop you will learn to plan a successive vegetable garden that you can harvest from all year round. Topics covered include what to grow in the Willamette Valley, planting from seeds and starts, how to read plant charts and seed packets, timing, spacing and mapping your garden. The workshop includes a group planning activity and each participant will go home with the materials to make your own customized planting calendar and map.

Thursday, February 21 - 6:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $10-$30 sliding scale donation

Location: Will be given upon sign up

Visit Growing Gardens Learn & Grow page to sign up: http://www.growing-gardens.org/portland-gardening-resources/workshops.php or contact Rodney at rodney@growing-gardens.org