Gardeners....want to make your garden soil better? Come to the next VanRidge Garden Club meeting at 10 a.m. March 20 to hear Randi Ritchie of Malibu Compost tell you how how to do just that. The meeting takes place at Footprints Church of the Nazarene, 801 N.E. 194th St., Ridgefield (two blocks south of Dennis' […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]
Columbia Springs' annual Hydrangea Giveaway is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Drop by and pick up free, ready-to-plant hydrangea cuttings. Whatever isn't given away on March 24 will be offered for pick up on the morning of March 25 until cuttings are gone. No need to RSVP. […]
Clark County Public Health, Green Neighbors and Master Gardeners will host a "Tool Talk" workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on March 25 at Pacific Park Natural Demonstration Garden, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver (enter from N.E. 172nd). Master Gardeners Jack Bernhardsen and John Moore will answer questions like “What’s the difference between a spade […]
Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New York Times, Sasaki traveled from her native Japan to collect plant life from Portland Japanese Garden to create a site-specific experience: Transparent impressions of the […]
The Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver, will offer a free mason bee workshop from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 25 led by Kyle Roslund, bee expert from the Vancouver Bee Project. As temperatures warm and flowers start to bloom, mason bees emerge from hibernation. These solitary bees are vigorous pollinators. By […]
The Camas Public Library is hosting "Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Backyard" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. March 28 at the library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, taught by WSU Extension Master Gardeners. Attendees will learn basic hummingbird facts, species found in our area and migration habits. Learn the basic needs of hummingbirds and how to […]
A Well and Septic System Maintenance Workshop will be held at the 78th Avenue Heritage Farm from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 29. Attending this workshop will allow participants to inspect the system themselves instead of hiring a professional to do it for them. The workshop is taught by Clark County Public Health and will […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County and its watersheds; surface and groundwater; plants; fish and wildlife; and policies and regulations. Attend just one class or all six. Classes are 10 a.m. […]
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Wash., presents the inaugural Driftwood and Daffodils event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 and April 1. Enter your best daffodils, flower arrangements and driftwood finds in one or more categories. Registration is accepted until March 29. Attend a Spring Daffodil Tea on April 1, for […]
The Salmon Creek Lions are selling hanging baskets and flowers for sun and shade as well as tray packs of annuals and perennials and zonal geraniums. Prices run from $5 to $48. Net proceeds benefit Lions Sight Foundation of Clark County and The Clark County Lions Hearing Foundation. Order by phone at 360-798-1850 or online […]
WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will offer an in-person "Grow Your Own Strawberries" workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. April 1 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in Hazel Dell. The class will provide an overview of the three different types of strawberries followed by planting and care techniques […]
The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Wash., presents the inaugural Driftwood and Daffodils event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31 and April 1. Enter your best daffodils, […]
Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New York Times, Sasaki traveled from her native Japan to collect plant life from Portland Japanese Garden to create a site-specific experience: Transparent impressions of the […]
Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., Portland, offers a "Garden Plants and History Tour" on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Head gardener Scott Hoelscher will take attendees on a tour of the garden and share details about plants and history. Tours include a visit the Stone Cabin on […]
Clark Conservation District presents a six-week course beginning March 17 about Clark County's wild and beautiful watersheds. The course will showcase volunteer opportunities and local organizations. Topics include Clark County […]
The Salmon Creek Lions are selling hanging baskets and flowers for sun and shade as well as tray packs of annuals and perennials and zonal geraniums. Prices run from $5 […]
Kindred Homestead Supply hosts The Downtown Alley Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month from April through September. The market features over 30 local artisan vendors, live music hosted by Ronald Records, bubble-blowing and chalk drawing. The market is located in the parking lot adjacent to Kindred […]
Gardening enthusiasts are invited to join the Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon April 8 at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 925 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver. Attendees will work on a springtime clean-up of various garden areas. Refreshments will be served. Learn more at janeweberevergreenarboretum.org or facebook.com/WEBER.EVERGREENARBORETUM/.
Portland Japanese Garden's first art exhibition of 2023, "Subtle Intimacy: Here and There," features the work of Japan Institute’s Artist-in-Residence, Rui Sasaki. Hailed as a “glass virtuoso” by The New […]
