Camas Public Library and Garden Delights Herb Farm will host a discussion about a few common, and several not so common, herbs starting at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11. There will be samples for touching, smelling, and tasting. Presented by Garden Delights Herb Farm. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/HERBS.
The Columbia Pacific Dahlia Show is hosted by the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco on Sept 13 and 14. Dahlia entries will be accepted Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. A form and more information can be found at CPHM’s website www.ClubiaPacificHeritageMuseum.org or by stopping by […]
Join the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 14 at the Jane Weber Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Volunteers will spread wood chips, pull weeds and do general clean-up after the loss of the Big Leaf Maple. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
A gathering for Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and their friends and family will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14. Plant a pot of flowers to take home, or just relax and enjoy the time. Supplies are free. RSVP by calling 360-448-7131. Sponsored by TBI4LIFE non-profit. For more information, visit www.TBI4LIFE.com.
Tour local farms at the 24th Annual Harvest Celebration farm tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21. This is a free, in-person event that requires no registration. Participants can take a self-guided tour of four Clark County farms, which will be open to the public with animal viewing, U-pick vegetables and flowers, crafts, vegetable […]
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an on-the-road garden tour to Hood River, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26. The first stop is OSU Extension Hood River County, where the Master Gardener Coordinator will discuss microclimates. The location provides a view of several areas around Hood River showing the impact […]
Pomeroy Farm, located at 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Road in Yacolt, will host a Fall Farm Flora Workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Event is a 2 hour exploration and foray into local flora here at the historic Pomeroy Farm with Jennifer Becker, local naturalist and teacher. Bring along a notebook and pen […]
Attend a hands-on workshop with instruction on basic propagation techniques from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Sept 27 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Participants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop. Participants may also bring plants to propagate. Class is in a greenhouse and requires standing. Bring water and […]
The next meeting of the Society will be Thursday, October 3, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Vancouver. We are excited to share that Jason Croutch of Fraser Valley Rose Farm on Nicomen Island (just east of Mission, British Columbia, Canada) will be our special speaker. Via webinar […]
The "Living on the Land" class series, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Oct. 1-Dec. 3, teaches stewardship principles to small acreage land caretakers. Experts will give advice on pasture and livestock management, managing weeds, caring for the forest with wildfire and climate stress, improving wildlife habitat, soil health, stormwater management and well and septic […]
As part of Ridgefield's annual BirdFest & Blue Grass on Oct. 5, the Ridgefield Garden Club will offer a Native Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Davis Park featuring twenty different Pacific Northwest native plants, beneficial for pollinators and birds and ready for fall planting.
The Composter Recycler program will host a virtual workshop to learn how to compost the SMART way starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 9. There will be in-person opportunity to construct a compost pile with experts, and view demonstration compost bins in action. (Participants are eligible for a compost bin at no cost). Join via Zoom.
Volunteers at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum Second Saturday Work Party, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 12, will get the grounds ready for fall to ensure a beautiful spring. Refreshments are provided. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
NatureScaping and WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will host their 8th annual seed swap and mini plant sale at the CASEE greenhouse, located at 11000 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie, from 10 am. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 12. Some rules regarding plants and seeds participants can bring to sell and trade include: […]
The Composter Recycler program is hosting a Zoom workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16 to learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin. Learn how to turn your kitchen trimmings into garden gold. Attendees qualify for a free worm bin, bedding and worms at no cost).
NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host a workshop, Bats: Our Backyard Buddies from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 19 Presented by Brandon Burger of Backyard Bird Shop, this event will discuss Washington bat species and how they support the local environment along with other interesting facts as we approach the Halloween season. Event will be […]
The Vancouver Bee Project presents the next installment in the Speaker Series: "Green Schoolyards - Native Plants and Habitats in Local Schools," a free presentation by Jane Tesner Kleiner at […]
The Composter Recycler Program is hosting a lasagna composting workshop via Zoom about how to build and plant a raised bed garden. No tilling or turning is required and most materials are free. The method works for clay, sand, grass and weeds. Join the workshop online at 7 p.m. Oct. 23.
The city of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces will host Flora and Fauna Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park, N.E. Ninth St., Vancouver. Flora and Fauna Fridays (Fridays through mid-December). Training, gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. Volunteers should dress for the weather and […]
The Vancouver Bee Project presents the Native Plant and Seed Library from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 10 behind River City Church, 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Attendees can take home free native plants and seeds that provide food for native pollinators and get information about native habitat resources. Learn more […]
