GRO Parade of Homes
The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest […]
The Building Industry Association of Clark County presents the 47th annual GRO Parade of Homes, a showcase of the Pacific Northwest’s finest home architecture, design, and construction. Featuring the latest […]
Tour a 6.5-acre rural residence along McCormick Creek near Ridgefield from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 and see management practices in action. The property was recognized by WSU Clark County Extension for stewardship through the Doing Our Part for Clean Water program. See and discuss forest and trail management, water features, wildlife habitat, maintaining […]
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an On the Road Tour from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25. The first stop is Terra Nova, one of the world’s largest plant propagation companies. This research and development facility creates new varieties of plants and sells millions of them to wholesalers around […]
Tour a cattle ranch near Battle Ground from 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 25. Learn about pasture and soil health, rotational grazing, riverside restoration and mud management. Dress for the weather, bring water and be prepared to walk on uneven ground. The tour is free but registration is required at fallpasture2025.bpt.me. Questions? Contact Terry.Koper@wsu.edu or 564-397-5729.
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society welcomes Rob Zimmerman of Soil Builders in Ridgefield as a guest speaker for its next meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Parish Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Vancouver. Zimmerman will share the benefits of mulching roses (and attendees can also schedule a mulch delivery with Zimmerman […]
WSU Extension Clark County will offer “Living On the Land: Stewardship for Small Acreages” from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 7-Dec. 16 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. The program brings in local experts to teach stewardship principles to small acreage land caretakers. Experts will give advice on pasture and livestock management, managing […]
Clark College's Native Plant Center will host a fall sale from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, just in time for fall planting. Plants include flowers and shrubs, cinquefoil, milkweed, penstemon, twinberry, spirea, coastal strawberry, sedge, goldenrod and columbine, among many others. […]
Become a Low Waste Chef at a workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn tips and tricks on proper food storage, smart shopping and cooking with leftovers. Understand how reducing food spoilage and using the food you have is good for the planet and your […]
Clark College's Native Plant Center will host a fall sale from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, just in time for fall planting. Plants include flowers and shrubs, cinquefoil, milkweed, penstemon, twinberry, spirea, coastal strawberry, sedge, goldenrod and columbine, among many others. […]
Clark College's Native Plant Center will host a fall sale from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, just in time for fall planting. Plants include flowers and shrubs, cinquefoil, milkweed, penstemon, twinberry, spirea, coastal strawberry, sedge, goldenrod and columbine, among many others. […]
NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens and Washington State University Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will host a rain-or-shine outdoor Perennial, Bulb and Seed Swap from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at the botanical gardens, 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Gather up your overage of seeds, bulbs, and perennials and swap them for new […]
Clark College's Native Plant Center will host a fall sale from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, just in time for fall planting. Plants include flowers and shrubs, cinquefoil, milkweed, penstemon, twinberry, spirea, coastal strawberry, sedge, goldenrod and columbine, among many others. […]
Learn how to be an expert recycler at this free workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Understand why only certain items can go into your Blue recycle cart and glass bin. Also learn how to properly manage other materials like plastic wrap, batteries and hazardous waste which […]
Join WSU Master Gardener Anne Bulger for a workshop from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 18 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm exploring mason bees, our gentle, non-stinging, native pollinators. Discover their vital role in pollination, learn how to create and maintain a thriving mason bee habitat, and gain insight into their life cycle. Learn how to […]
Join Master Gardener Janis McBride for a hands-on workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm where you will learn useful techniques that will make your seed-saving efforts efficient and effective. Participants will learn which types of seeds can be saved, crop requirements and how to collect and store […]
Learn how to compost using red worms at this free workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Learn how to care for your worms, understand the types of worm bins and get up close and personal with the decomposers in a worm bin and look for worm cocoons. […]
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an On the Road Tour from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23. The first stop is Get To-Gather Farm, which offers produce, pumpkins and many local products. The next stop is Good Year Farms, a nursery specializing in native plants. Lunch is on your […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold its 80th annual flower show, "80th Ruby Anniversary," from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the H.H. Hall Building, 10000 N.E. Seventh Ave., Vancouver. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style and garden variety mums. FFA students from […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold its 80th annual flower show, "80th Ruby Anniversary," from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 25 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the H.H. Hall Building, 10000 N.E. Seventh Ave., Vancouver. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style and garden variety mums. FFA students from […]
Learn how to build and construct a hot compost pile using the "SMART" method at this free workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/1097-backyard-composting-7.