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" […]
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 Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension will host Small Acreage Stewardship Tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct. 22. This is a in-person tour of two residences. The first begins at 10 a.m. at a residence in Battle Ground at 20303 N.E. Bridlewood Rd. Learn about composting manure, stormwater drainage, and […]
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 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" […]
Clark County Green Neighbors presents a free Zoom workshop about lasagna garden composting from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Learn how to build and plant a raised-bed garden. Turn urban wastes into rich soil. No tilling or turning is required and most materials are free. Even if your soil is clay, sand, grass or […]
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 Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will host its 77th annual chrysanthemum show, "Reflecting on Our Past," from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Enter off Reserve Street. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition-size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style […]
The Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society will host its 77th annual chrysanthemum show, "Reflecting on Our Past," from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at Hudson’s Bay High School, 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Enter off Reserve Street. Admission is free. See prize-winning exhibition-size mums, floral arrangements, bonsai style […]
This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment period runs October 15 to December 7. During this time those who qualify for this federal health insurance program – Washingtonians who are 65 years old or older, under 65 years old and living with a disability or living with End-Stage Renal Disease – have the opportunity to sign up […]
Clark County Green Neighbors presents a free Zoom workshop, "Food Too Good to Waste," from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2. Learn why it is important to keep food waste out of the landfill and options like curbside food waste collection, food waste share apps, community food waste collection sites and advanced food waste composting […]
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 Nov. 3. 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. […]
