native plants

12-4PM: Plankhouse Tours and Children's activities available. 

2PM: Presentation begins

Historian and archaeologist Melissa Darby will present "Wapato for the People" on September 8 at 2pm in the Cathlapotle Plankhouse. Darby will explore the use of wapato throughout the world using archaeological evidence. The root of this important plant was a staple food of Native Americans who lived on the Lower Columbia and Fraser Rivers and it was a heavily traded commodity out to the coast and east to the mountains. This root has also been found in archaeological sites in the Great Basin and in sites in Europe and it is now cultivated in Asia.  In addition to this presentation children's activities, and displays highlighting other First Foods of the Columbia River will be included from 12-4pm.  There is a $3.00 entrance fee per vehicle visiting the Refuge.  For more information contact Sarah Hill at Sarah_Hill@fws.gov or call 360-887-4106 or visit www.ridgefieldfriends.org.

This event is part of the Cathlapotle Plankhouse Second Sunday Series.  The Cathlapotle Plankhouse is a full- scale replica Chinookan Plankhouse located on the Carty Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge at 28908 N Main Ave., Ridgefield, WA.  It interprets the village of Cathlapotle that once existed on what is now Refuge property. Lewis and Clark mention Cathlapotle in their journals and noted that there were fourteen of these houses and 900 people living in the village at the time of their encounter in 1805.

Date: Thursday, September 12 - 6pm-8pm
Location: TBD
Cost: $10-$30 sliding scale donation (No one turned away for lack of funds)

Permaculture is inspired by observation of natural ecosystems and applying ecological principles to garden design. In this 2-hour workshop, we'll explore the foundations of permaculture, beginning with its history and the ethics and design principles that distinguish permaculture from other related fields. Participants will learn the value of zone and sector analysis, using examples ranging from small urban lots and neighborhoods to more social/organizational realm. The workshop will include a pattern recognition exercise and a resources/needs activity where participants will discover ways to meet some of each others needs in their work lives.

Presenter Information: Matthew Bibeau MSEd, is the Development Director of Mother Earth School, an all-outdoor preschool and kindergarten located at Tryon Life Community Farm. Trained in permaculture design by Toby Hemenway (2006) and in permaculture teaching by Tom Ward and Jude Hobbs (2008), Matt has been generating momentum as a permaculture educator, co-coordinating Toby's PDC and co-teaching TLC Farm's PDC from 2009-2011. He serves as an active board member of the Learning Gardens Institute, represents TLC Farm on the board of the Oregon Sustainable Agriculture Land Trust and is a veteran coordinator of the City Repair Project's Village Building Convergence. (2006-2013).

A rain garden is a sunken garden bed that captures stormwater and allows it to soak back into the ground naturally. This workshop provides step-by-step details on how to plan, design and build your own rain garden. You'll find out how to decide the best size & placement, which plants to choose, and how to 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 www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop. Information: 503.222.7645

Want to design a low-maintenance, low-cost landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time & energy? Come learn how gardening with native plants can make your outdoor space a more vibrant & healthy place for people, pets and wildlife. You'll get native gardening & design tips and pick up a plethora of fresh ideas & resources for your yard. Includes field trip to a nearby project to see naturescaping principles in action. Space is limited & pre-registration is required. Register online at http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop. Information: 503-222-7645

Want to design a low-maintenance, low-cost landscape that conserves water, prevents pollution, and saves you time & energy? Come learn how gardening with native plants can make your outdoor space a more vibrant & healthy place for people, pets and wildlife. You'll get native gardening & design tips and pick up a plethora of fresh ideas & resources for your yard. Includes field trip to a nearby project to see naturescaping principles in action. Space is limited & pre-registration is required. Register online at http://www.emswcd.org/workshops-events/register-for-a-workshop. Information: 503-222-7645