preregistration required

Rain Gardens 101

Saturday, October 10, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
10603 SE Henderson St
Portland, OR 97266
United States

Learn step-by-step how to plan, design, and build your own rain garden!  Topics include determining the right size and location for a rain garden, how to build it, and advice on choosing plants that will thrive in it.  The workshop includes a field trip to a nearby rain garden.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Mt. Scott Church of God
Venue Details: 
Hosted by the Johnson Creek Watershed Council
Cost: 
FREE

Native Plants Workshop

Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 9:00am to 11:30am
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
3534 SE Main St
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Come be introduced to some common native plants, see examples of their preferred growing conditions, and get tips on successfully planting and caring for a thriving and diverse native landscape.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
SE Uplift
Venue Details: 
Hosted by Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
Cost: 
FREE

Urban Weeds Workshop

Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
621 NE 76th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
United States

Learn how to identify common garden and landscape weeds along with some other notorious plant invaders of the region. Gain an understanding of how these aggressive plants take over - and how to get the upper hand controlling their spread without turning to synthetic herbicides.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Bridgeport United Church of Christ
Cost: 
FREE

Naturescaping Basics

Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
3534 SE Main St
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Learn the basics of designing and maintaining a landscape that is beautiful and diverse while also conserving water, building soil, and creating habitat for birds and pollinators.  Make a positive impact on your watershed with your landscaping decisions -and save time, money and energy doing it!  The workshop includes a field trip to a nearby naturescaping project.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
SE Uplift
Venue Details: 
Hosted by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
Cost: 
FREE

Native Plants Workshop

Sunday, September 20, 2015 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
6543 N Burlington Ave
Portland, OR 97203
United States

Come be introduced to some common native plants, see examples of their preferred growing conditions, and get tips on successfully planting and caring for a thriving and diverse native landscape.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
BES Water Pollution Control Lab
Venue Details: 
Hosted by the Friends of Baltimore Woods
Cost: 
FREE

Rain Gardens 101

Saturday, September 19, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
3534 SE Main St
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Learn step-by-step how to plan, design, and build your own rain garden!  Topics include determining the right size and location for a rain garden, how to build it, and advice on choosing plants that will thrive in it.  The workshop includes a field trip to a nearby rain garden.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
SE Uplift
Venue Details: 
Hosted by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
Cost: 
FREE

Native Plants Workshop

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
621 NE 76th Ave
Portland, OR 97213
United States

Come be introduced to some common native plants, see examples of their preferred growing conditions, and get tips on successfully planting and caring for a thriving and diverse native landscape.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
Bridgeport United Church of Christ
Cost: 
FREE

Urban Weeds Workshop

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 6:30pm to 9:00pm
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Address: 
3534 SE Main St
Portland, OR 97214
United States

Weeds - we all have them. Learn how to identify common garden and landscape weeds along with some other notorious plant invaders of the region. Gain an understanding of how these aggressive plants take over - and how to get the upper hand controlling their spread without turning to synthetic herbicides.

Contact Name: 
Lea Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-935-5368
Contact Email: 
outreach@emswcd.org
Venue: 
SE Uplift
Venue Details: 
Hosted by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association
Cost: 
FREE

Native Plant Center volunteer venture

Saturday, December 12, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Metro
Address: 
2661 SW Borland Rd
Tualatin, OR 97062
United States

Help care for rare native seeds, bulbs and plant materials that support regional restoration projects. Fall activities include harvesting and planting native bulbs, cleaning seeds and transplanting seedlings. No experience is needed. Gloves, tools, water and snack provided. This event is wheelchair accessible with advance arrangements.

Registration is required. Please register online at www.oregonmetro.gov/volunteer

Contact Name: 
Jennifer Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-319-8292
Contact Email: 
jennifer.wilson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Native Plant Center
Venue Details: 
This venue is wheelchair accessible with prior arrangement.
Cost: 
none

Native Plant Center volunteer venture

Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Metro
Address: 
2661 SW Borland Rd
Tualatin, OR 97062
United States

Help care for rare native seeds, bulbs and plant materials that support regional restoration projects. Fall activities include harvesting and planting native bulbs, cleaning seeds and transplanting seedlings. No experience is needed. Gloves, tools, water and snack provided. This event is wheelchair accessible with advance arrangements.

Registration is required. Please register online at www.oregonmetro.gov/volunteer

Contact Name: 
Jennifer Wilson
Contact Phone: 
503-319-8292
Contact Email: 
jennifer.wilson@oregonmetro.gov
Venue: 
Native Plant Center
Venue Details: 
This venue is wheelchair accessible with prior arrangement.
Cost: 
none

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