Native Plant Sale

Davis Park 411 N 3rd Avenue, Ridgefield, WA, United States

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.

Backyard Composting Workshop

On-line via Zoom

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.

Free

Jane Weber Arboretum Second Saturday Work Party

Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum 9215 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA, United States

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.

free

NatureScaping Perennial Bulb and Seed Swap

Wildlife Botanical Gardens 11000 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA, United States

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: […]

Red Worm Composting Workshop

On-line via Zoom

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 […]

free

Bats: Our Backyard Buddies

CASEE Center, Building B 11104 NE 149th St., Building B, Brush Prairie, United States

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 […]

Lasagna Composting Workshop

On-line via Zoom

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.

free

Volunteers needed for Flora and Fauna Friday at LeRoy Haagen Memorial Park

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park N.E. LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive, Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

Vancouver Bee Project: Free Native Plant and Seed Library

River City Church 2400 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

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 […]

free

Indoor Composting Workshop

Online via Zoom WA, United States

The Clark County Master Composter Recycler program is hosting a Zoom workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 to teach attendees how to compost using the Bokashi method, trench composting and new technology systems like Lomi kitchen waste composting.

free

79th Annual Chrysanthemum Show: “Mum Madness”

H.H. Hall Building 10000 N.E 7th Avenue, Vancouver, United States

The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold its 79th annual show, "Mum Madness," from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2nd and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 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. Cut […]

free

79th Annual Chrysanthemum Show: “Mum Madness”

H.H. Hall Building 10000 N.E 7th Avenue, Vancouver, United States

The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will hold its 79th annual show, "Mum Madness," from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 2nd and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 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. Cut […]

free

Green Cleaning Workshop

TBD

The Composter Recycler program is hosting an in-person workshop to learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be. Event will […]

Free

Fort Vancouver Rose Society General Membership Meeting

St.Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

The next meeting of the Fort Vancouver Rose Society will be Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Vancouver. We have confirmed a "marvelous and magnificent" program for you: Consulting Rosarian Dr. Charold Baer will speak on "Marvelous Minis and Magnificent Minifloras." Miniature and miniflora roses […]

free

Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Event

Fourth Plain Community Commons 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, United States

Vancouver Bee Project will host its annual Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at Fourth Plain Community Commons, 3101 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. This free, hands-on event will teach attendees how to clean out mason bee houses and cocoons, ensuring healthy bees for next season. The instructor will […]

free

Recycling Done Right Workshop

Online via Zoom WA, United States

Clark County's Composter Recycler Program is hosting a free Zoom workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13 to teach participants how to be expert recyclers, learning why only certain items can go into the blue recycle cart and glass bin. Learn more at clarkcountycomposts.org.

free

The Oregon Potters Association Holiday Sale

Portland Nursery on Stark Street 5050 S.E. Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

The Oregon Potters Association holiday sale is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 at Portland Nursery, 5050 S.E. Stark St., Portland. Brose the work of 50 ceramic artists. Admission is free. Onsite parking and food vendors will be available. Join a wreath-making workshop and pick out a poinsettia. Learn more […]

Free