gardening/farming

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.

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.

Get ready for a night of beautiful fun! The 2016 Barn Dance Presented by Whole Foods Market is scheduled for Saturday, July 30th. Doors open at 4:30 pm.

The event kicks off with farm Scavenger Hunt for the kids and tours of the award-winning Sauvie Island Organics farm for the grown ups at 4:45 pm. Don't forget to grab a cold micro-brew from Widmer Brothers Brewing or a glass of Lady Hill wine before you head out!

Our Silent Auction, Presented by our long-time friends at Portland Nursery, will feature everything from artisan jewelry to outdoor gear. Get ready for a bidding war because there will be great stuff and all proceeds go to support the Sauvie Island Center.
Once again dinner comes courtesy of New American Restaurant and features ingredients from Tails & Trotters and Organic Valley. Order up a table, which includes family-style service, for six of your best buddies. Or just bring your picnic blanket and hit the buffet line. Dinner will be served at 6 pm.

Back by popular demand, Caroline Oakley and The Old Time Highway will host the square dance at 7 pm.

Get your tickets or reserve your table here online form. And don't wait

Join Portland Fruit Tree Project for our 5th annual East Portland Tree Scouting Days! Volunteers will be scouting fruit trees in East Portland neighborhoods in hopes of registering lots of new trees in East Portland. Registered trees are gleaned to maximize their yield, with excess fruit given to food banks and communities in need. Visit the link below for more information and to RSVP.

http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1680&reset=1

#VancouverVolunTEEN is a community service effort inspiring teens ages 14 - 19 in Clark County to give back their time, earn volunteer requirements for graduation and meet new people. 

RSVP in advance or simply show up on the day of the event. Youth under 18 must bring a minor consent form and wear long pants and closed toed shoes.