The WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program is hosting a two part, hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop via Zoom and at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. Fruit expert Monica Maggio will teach students about timely pruning to improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees and help […]
NatureScaping will host a class on basic garden tool maintenance at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 18. Cowlitz County Master Gardener Arthur Fuller will teach attendees how to clean and sharpen garden tools to optimize their efficiency prior to winter storage or spring use. Event will be held in the […]
Master Gardener Angelina Lai will teach a four-night introductory series into the world of beekeeping as part of the WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program. Zoom classes are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27. Over these four Monday evenings, attendees will learn honeybee biology and the roles of the honeybees, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Single Seniors will eat out together at Olive Garden, 8101 N.E. Parkway Dr., starting at noon March 30. For more information, contact 360-892-8944.
Single Seniors will host a day out eating at the Portland food carts starting at 11 a.m. March 31. Attendees will carpool to the Portland food carts after meeting in the Fred Meyer parking lot outside of the garden area at 205 and Mill Plain. For more information, call 360-892-8944.
Rigdefield Green and Clean is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 1 in Overlook Park in downtown Ridgefield at 113-131 S. Main Ave. The schedule of activities is as follows: 9 to 11 a.m.: Free Shredding Service. Shred NW will be park at the Ridgefield Administrative Civic Center, 510 Pioneer St. 10 a.m. to noon: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Art on the Boulevard, a fine art gallery in the Vancouver Marketplace, will open “The Pleasures of Home” the new solo show from Emily Schultz-McNeil, on April 7. The exhibit will be on display through May 27. Schultz-McNeil's family, friends, garden and home have all inspired Emily’s latest collection of oil paintings. The opening reception […]
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/.
Shangri-La Farm, 26300 N.E. Third Street in the Fern Prairie area of Camas, will host a country-style Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon April 8. Visitors should park at Grove Field Airport, 632 N.E. 267th Ave., Camas, and ride the free, all-electric Sunflower Mobile to and from the farm. The Easter Bunny will […]
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 […]
Clark County’s Composter Recycler program is offering a series of free online Wednesday evening workshops about composting and sustainable living strategies. The eight-part series from April 12 to May 31 will teach participants how to reduce their impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low-waste living. Registration is required […]
WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will host a "Grow Your Own Kiwifruit" workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 15 at the 78th St. Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. The cost is $10 per person. If you've got a sunny spot 30 by 15 feet in size or more and are willing […]
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 […]
