The Clark County Parade of Homes is an annual showcase of elegant custom homes in Southwest Washington highlighting the best in home design, luxurious amenities, new technology, outdoor living and imaginative use of space. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 through 25 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) at Zephyr Point […]
The Clark County Parade of Homes is an annual showcase of elegant custom homes in Southwest Washington highlighting the best in home design, luxurious amenities, new technology, outdoor living and imaginative use of space. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 through 25 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) at Zephyr Point […]
Celebrate the fall equinox at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave, Portland, at the Aerial Tree Rock event with live west coast country rock and soul music by Wanderlodge. Admission is $15 or free for kids 5 and under. Bring a picnic and enjoy strolling around the garden, […]
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, which was placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, […]
The Clark County Parade of Homes is an annual showcase of elegant custom homes in Southwest Washington highlighting the best in home design, luxurious amenities, new technology, outdoor living and imaginative use of space. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 9 through 25 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) at Zephyr Point […]
Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will host its general membership meeting at St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 6. All rose enthusiasts are welcome to meetings held monthly on the first Thursday of each month from February to June and from September to December. […]
Volunteers with green thumbs are invited to join the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Jobs include lilac trimming, weed pulling and fruit clean-up. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at janeweberevergreenarboretum.org. Above image: The Stanger House homestead on […]
Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]
The Green Neighbors program is turning 10 with a “Beneficial Bats” birthday party from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver. Guest speaker Brandon Burger with Backyard Bird Shop will chat about local bats, how bats support local ecosystems and what we can do […]
At 7 p.m. Oct. 11, the Master Gardener Program and the Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County will cosponsor a Zoom presentation by James Cassidy, soil science instructor at Oregon State University, entitled “Soil! What It Is and How It Works.” Students will learn what soil nutrients are, how soil stores water and nutrients and […]
Clark County Green Neighbors presents a free Zoom workshop about back yard composting from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12. Learn how to compost the smart way from the Composter Recycler Program. Attendees may participate in optional field training (date and location to be determined) to construct a compost pile with experts, and view demonstration […]
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a free guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, which was placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012. Stroll the property with a knowledgeable docent and learn about the property's history and its role in horticulture education, […]
NatureScaping will host a class at the CASEE Center, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 15. Lead be Julie Carlsen, NatureScaping coordinator and master gardener, this class will discuss plant propagation timing and techniques to add plants to one's gardens. Attendees will learn various methods of propagation from […]
Portland Japanese Garden presents its final art exhibition of 2022, "The Garden of Resonance," featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artist Jun Kaneko. Kaneko, winner of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Sculpture Center, has made major contributions to the field of sculptural art on a global scale, exploring the relationships between art, […]
The Herb Shoppe, 3912 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland, will host an online workshop, “Consciously Composting,” from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 instructed by Brandi. Students will learn about conscious composting as a spiritual and sustainable practice. Brandi, a Lakota woman who has learned from her tribe about the importance of composting and acts of […]
The next meeting of the VanRidge Garden Club will be from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 at Footprints Church, 801 N.E. 194th St., Ridgefield. Members should bring potluck items for lunch. October's meeting features a seed swap, so attendees should bring extra seeds or seeds they have harvested to share with other members. Visitors […]
The Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension will host an online Noxious Weeds Management Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Education specialist Anne Schuster of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board will discuss troublesome weeds in Western Washington and share integrated pest management methods. Weeds that impact livestock will be […]
Clark County Green Neighbors presents a free Zoom workshop about red worm composting from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19. Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin to turn your organic kitchen waste into garden gold. Attendees qualify for a free worm bin, bedding and worms at no cost. Register for the online […]
The Rose City Vintage Market returns to the Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, on Oct. 21 and 22, featuring two days of 250 curated vintage and antique collections where shoppers can find modern, retro and one-of-a-kind finds. Shoppers will find clothing, shoes, costume jewelry, mid-century furniture, lamps and décor galore. "Early Buy" […]
