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 te 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 onlinevia 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
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 soi 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 the WSU Extension 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 April 13 introductory 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
eranium 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: 10 a.m. Speaker: Soho Sakai; The Portland Garden Club, 1132 S.W. Vista Ave.; theportlandgardenclub.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Eastrose Plant Swap: 9-11 a.m. Share what you have and take home what you want. Eastrose Fellowship Unitarian Universalist, 1133 N.E. 181st Ave., Gresham; email office@eastrose.org
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 KlagerLilac Gardens, 115 S. Pekin Road, Woodland; lilacgardens.com
Dairy Creek Community Food Web Plant Sale: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22 and 1-3 p.m. April 23. Crossroads Church, 1523 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove; call 503-313-6104 or email dccfoodweb@gmail.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
On the Road Tour: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for tours of Garden Fever Nursery in Portland and Hughes Water Gardens in Tualatin. Vans depart from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Hazel Dell. $35 registration required by April 20 at eventbrite.com; call 564-397-5738, email Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or visit extension.wsu.edu for more information
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 Garden at Jenkins Estate, 005 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
THURSDAY, MAY 4
Volunteer at the North Clackamas Watersheds Council Native Plant Sale: May 4-6. Help sort, label and organize plants. Sign up at signupgenius.com; 3810 S.E. Lake Road, Milwaukie; ncurbanwatershed.wordpress.com
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 a 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 own design. Location TBD; tualatinswcd.org/get-involved/event-calendar
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10
Weed Watcher Workshop: 6-8 p.m. May 10 and 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
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
West Linn Garden Club Plant Sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Select from an assortment of outdoor plants. Hammerle Park, 1505 Lewis St., West Linn; eail westlinngardenclub@gmail.com for more information
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 Oregon Fuchsia Society members. Tran’s Auto Services, 4810 S.E. Belmont St.; oregonfuchsiasociety.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 rovided 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, McMinnville; mcminnvillegardenclub.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.
— Corey Sheldon
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