Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
78th Street Heritage Farm Tours: Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre farm. Upcoming tours include morning, afternoon and evening times through August. Register at extension.wsu.edu/clark/2023/06/78th-street-heritage-farm-walking-tours, email erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or call 564-397-5738; 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver.
Behind the Shoji Summer Marketplace: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday through Sept. 4. Peruse Portland Japanese Garden’s annual show and sale of Japanese and Japanese-inspired wares including textiles, prints, ceramics, home decor and more. Included with $21.95 garden admission; Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Ave.; japanesegarden.org.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District free webinars: Discover how to care for land in ways that beneft 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 the month. Learn about the Leach Botanical 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. $10 for a five-class series, or $25 per class; permaculturerising.com or email marisha@fertileground.org; register at eventbrite.com.
Ikebana for Every Season: 1-2:30 p.m. second Tuesday of the month; $45. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
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 online via 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.
Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 5
Sustainable Light at Night: Preserving the Stars is Not Just for the Birds: (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. Portland Audubon’s Mary Coolidge will discuss light pollution and how you can help preserve our skies and reduce impacts to wildlife while maintaining safe nighttime cityscapes. Registration required at washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 9
Lawn Be Gone! Now What?: 9-11 a.m. Discover methods to remove turf and move towards all-native planting with ideas for planning, prepping, planting irrigation and growing. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103) and WCMGA Education Garden, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Catio Tour: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This annual tour will showcase seven locations including six catio sites, plus a site filled with portable catios for those looking for less permanent or affordable solutions. $20 in-person or $15 online; registration and more information at CatsSafeAtHome.org.
