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.
The Vancouver Bee Project will host a Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Event from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 1 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. At 10 a.m., attendees will hear a short talk about mason bees, covering their lifecycle, the flowers and plants they love most and simple stewardship strategies […]
Students in the Washougal High School Green Team will host a native plant sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 2 featuring native plants from Nature's Haven nursery, suitable for local gardens and landscapes. Order plants at natureshaven.earth using code GREENTEAM then pick them up in the Excelsior parking lot on Nov. 2. Proceeds from the […]
Learn how to make three green household cleaners at a free workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Participants are eligible for a green clean kit at no cost. Participants should bring tw0 reused spray bottles and one 3-4 cup plastic container with a screw-on lid. Register at […]
Master Gardeners Michelle Palmateer and Kathy Fruth will offer an indoor workshop from 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 6 to talk about creating a year-round cut flower garden. Students will get information on planning, seed selection, growing tips, tools and seed collecting. The cost is $5. Register at extension.wsu.edu/clark/master-gardeners/community-education/workshops-events/. Questions? Email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738.
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Parish Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Vancouver. "What's That Rose in Your Garden?" and "Emergency Preparedness" will be featured topics in November. Pruner/lopper sharpening will also be offered (one pair of tools per person, please). The […]
Join a volunteer work party at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 8. Volunteers will remove invasives, mulch and plant. Refreshments will follow.
Learn simple ways to cut holiday waste — from eco-friendly gifts and meal planning tips to smart disposal of seasonal items — at a free, kid-friendly workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Join a hands-on craft session using rescued materials to create upcycled holiday projects like ornament […]
A Well and Septic System Workshop will be offered online from 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Registration is $18 per household. Register at ws111825.bpt.me/, email terry.koper@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5729. Learn how inspect the system yourself every other time, instead of hiring a professional for $100 or more. This workshop is hosted by the Small Acreage Program […]
Learn how to create a fertilizer-free garden using home-produced compost at a free workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Waste Connections, 9411 N.E. 94th Ave., Vancouver. Understand how to apply and time various types of compost, such as Bokashi, vermicompost, backyard bin compost, trench compost and leaf mulch. Register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/1098-gardening-with-compost.
The Clark Conservation District will offer its annual native plant sale starting Nov. 25. Order online to pick up plants on March 14 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Orders are online only; no day-of sales will be available. All plants are sold in […]