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 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Attendees can learn about the exciting projects, partners and […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov 6. Participants are eligible for a green clean kit at no cost. For more information, visit clarkcountycomposts.org.
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 […]
Volunteers with green thumbs are invited to participate in the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 9 at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. This month, volunteers will work on steps and in the rose garden. Refreshments will follow. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
NatureScaping will host their annual Native Mason Bee experience at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 16. The event will give attendees hands-on experience in learning and caring for bees in the local area. Event will be held in the CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush […]
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 […]
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will host its next general membership meeting -- the group's annual holiday dinner -- at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave., Vancouver. The Society will hold its annual installation of officers and members at large. Reservations are $27 per person. Fid more details […]
