Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least two weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Land Steward: A Management Planning Course: Through May 6. This hybrid course helps participants create a practical land management plan. $60; tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar
Clark County Composter Recycler program online workshops: Wednesdays through May 31. This series will teach you how to reduce your impact on the planet through composting, green cleaning, recycling, food waste prevention and low waste living. Registration required at clarkcountycomposts.org
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District free webinars: Discover how to care for land in ways that benefit people, water and wildlife. From stormwater solutions to biochar to water conservation, these workshops will help you save time, money and energy. Register at emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops
What’s New Garden Tour: 10:30-11:30 a.m. second Thursday of t month. Learn about the garden’s history, new additions, heritage trees, seasonal plants, habitat restoration and more. $5; Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; leachgarden.org
The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursdays and Saturdays of the month. Learn techniques and concepts, and do a different project each month. $35 includes all materials; register at greshamjapanesegarden.org/product/art-of-bonsai
Grow Your Own Produce: The Workshop Series: (online via Zoom) First Wednesday of the month through November. Take part in a series taught by permaculture expert Marisha Auerbach featuring seasonal information about planning, growing, maintaining and harvesting food from your garden. $100 for a five-class series, or $25 per class; permaculturerising.com or email marisha@fertileground.org; register at eventbrite.com.
Tualatin Valley Beekeepers Association meetings: 6-8 p.m. last Tuesday of the month; Jessie Mays Community Hall, 30975 N.W. Hillcrest St., North Plains or onlineva Zoom; tvbabees.org or email tualatinvalleybeekeepers@gmail.com
Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month February through November. Take part in a discussion of seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com
Oregon Fuchsia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month except January, July, November and December. Discuss seasonal topics and learn from guest speakers. Western Seminary, Bueermann Hall, 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com
Greater Portland Iris Society meeting: 7 p.m. first Tuesday of the month in March, April, September, October and November. Enjoy discussions of irises with guest speakers. Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; greaterportlandirissociety.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
Hortlandia: Presale 5-8 p.m. April 7; general sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8. The Hardy Plant Society of Oregon’s annual plant and garden sale features approximately 65 vendors. icets for Friday’s early shopping are $25, tickets for Saturday are $5 and can be purchased online or at the event. Wingspan Event & Conference Center, Westside Commons, 801 N.E. 34th Ave., Hillsboro; hardyplantsociety.org/hortlandia
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Kids’ Club – Strawberry Colanders: Plant bare root strawberry plants in a mini-colander and leave them for the growing season or transplant them to the ground at home and use your colander to collect and wash berries as they ripen. Register at als-gardencenter.com
Passion for Pollinators: How to Create & Maintain a Pollinator Garden: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn about common pollinator plants suited to the Pacific Northwest and receive free seeds for your own garden. Registration required at eventbrite.com; Central City Community Garden, 840 N.E. Eighth St., Gresham; greshamoregon.gov/gardens, thekindnessfarm.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
Introduction to Rain Gardens Workshop: (online via Zoom) 6-8 p.m. Learn how to create attractive rain gardens o cpture stormwater and provide wildlife habitat in your yard. ClackamasRiver.org
Weed Watcher Workshop: 6-8 p.m. April 12, May 10 and May 22. Join a Weed Watcher Workshop and learn how you can help prevent the spread of invasive species. This workshop highlights early detection and rapid response weeds in the Tualatin River watershed. tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar
THURSDAY, APRIL 13
Assessing and Pruning in an Overgrown Landscape: (online via Zoom) 6-8 p.m. Learn ways to bring your landscape back into a scaled composition. $45; register at greshamjapanesegarden.org/happenings/pruning-program
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Soil School 2023: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Tualatin and West Multnomah soil and water conservation districts for multiple sessions on a variety of topics related to soil and soil health. $35; PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar
Grow Your Own Kiwifruit; It’s Easier Than You Think Workshop: 10-11:30 a.m. Join th WSUExtension Clark County master gardener program for a hands-on workshop on getting started on kiwi growing. $10 registration required at eventbrite.com; call 564-397-5738, email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or visit extension.wsu.edu for more information; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th Street, Vancouver
Assessing and Pruning in an Overgrown Landscape Course Recap: 12:30-1:30 p.m. This is an optional recap to the above April 13 course. $20; Gresham Japanese Garden, 124 S. Main Ave.; register at greshamjapanesegarden.org/happenings/pruning-program
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
Tualatin Hills Nature Park Guided Walks: 9 a.m. April 16, May 3 and 14. Meet at the Nature Center for a 1.5- to 2.5-hour walk. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; thprd.org
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
Geranium Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Select from a variety of hanging baskets and 4-inch pots. Marshall House, 1301 Officers Row, Vancouver
Ikebana with Master Teacher and Artist of the Sogetsu School: 1 a.m.Speaker: Soho Sakai; The Portland Garden Club, 1132 S.W. Vista Ave.; theportlandgardenclub.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Perennials: How to Choose, Plant and Maintain for Year-round Flowers: 10 a.m.-noon. Discuss different types of perennials and how to best care for them, plus get tips to extend blooming time for year-round color. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Lilac Days 2023: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through May 14. Stroll through the gardens and enjoy the lilacs, plants, historic house, museum and more. $5, ages 12 and under are free; Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland; lilacgardens.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Browse an array of annual and perennial plants, wildflowers and seeds. 326 N.E. Sixth St., McMinnville; NativeSeedsofOregon.com
Plant Propagation: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to make more of the plants you love using a leaf, twig or piece of root. WCMGA Learning Gaden atJenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
Spring Plant Sale: Noon-3 p.m. Choose from more than 60 species of native ferns, perennials, shrubs and trees, plus a variety of vegetable starts, annuals and hanging baskets. Spirit of Grace, 7400 S.W. Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton
SATURDAY, MAY 6
Gardenfest Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shop a large selection of plants, get ideas from the education garden and pose questions at the info booth. PCC Rock Creek, Building 4, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org
Pruning Workshop: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enroll in this hands-on workshop with two instructors for an optimal learning experience. $100; Vanport International, 28590 S.E. Wally Road, Boring; register at greshamjapanesegarden.org/happenings/pruning-program
Naturescaping: Site Design: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Discuss the tools and techniques you’ll need to design your landscape and get help with creating your owndesign.Location TBD; tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar
SATURDAY, MAY 13
Rain Garden and Bioswale Design: 9 a.m.-noon. Learn how to create attractive rain gardens to capture stormwater and provide wildlife habitat in your yard. Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; ClackamasRiver.org
Tigard Garden Club Annual Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Peruse a variety of vegetables, herbs, flowering and garden specimens. Bull Mountain Farmers Market, 14389 S.W. Pacific Highway, Tigard; bullmountainfarmersmarket.com
Oak Grove Garden Club Spring Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tour the gardens and browse a variety of potted plants raised in local conditions, plus other garden items. Risley Landing Gardens, 16195 S.E. River Forest Place, Milwaukie; oakgrovegardenclub.com
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Oregon Fuchsia Society annual sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Purchase gallon pots or hanging baskets and chat with OFS members. Tran’s Auto Services, 4810 S.E. BelmontSt.; oreonfuchsiasociety.com
Get Growing – Introduction to Vegetable Gardening Workshop: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Learn about crop and site selection, soil preparation, pest and disease management, irrigation and more. $10 registration required at eventbrite.com; Hazel Dell location provided at registration; call 564-397-5738, email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or visit extension.wsu.edu for more information
Gathering In The Garden: Celebrating Gardening & Appreciation of Community Green Spaces: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local vendors will sell organic tomato starts, perennials, natives, garden tools, houseplants and more. Eastmoreland Garden, 2425 S.E. Bybee Blvd.; eastmorelandpdx.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 11
McMinnville Garden Tour and Faire: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring more than 60 garden-themed vendors, this event will showcase traditional and specialty plant growers, garden art and more. The tour (10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $10) includes entrance to six gardens. Northeast Cowls Street between First and Third Streets, McMinville; mcinnvillegardenclub.org
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Natural Garden Tour: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore urban and rural gardens throughout Clark County. Visit clarkgreenneighbors.org for more information.