Unless otherwise stated, events are free. Calendar contributions should be sent to [email protected] at least three weeks in advance.
PERMANENT
Water-Friendly Garden Series and Wildlife: (online with the possibility of in-person screenings) noon until one o’clock. Thursdays till March 6. With a focus on climate resilience and the effects of climate change on wildlife, the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center is holding free weekly courses with specialists from the industry that will cover water quality and wildlife gardening.ELC Gardens2025 (bit.ly).
Metro Parks and Nature Winter 2025: March 15 at a variety of times and places. This winter, get in touch with nature by volunteering in your community, learning more about wildlife, or taking up a new activity. Registering for a guided lesson, walk, stewardship activity, or hands-on experience at a Metro park or natural area is open to individuals, families, and groups. The registration fee is free to $6 (oregonmetro.gov/GuidedActivities; 503-220-2782; oregonmetro.gov/calendar).
Various times and locations through March 23 will host Portland Rose Society Pruning Demonstrations from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with a demo at noon). Portland Rose Society representatives will be giving demonstrations on when and how to prune various rose types, such as shrubs, floribundas, and hybrid teas. Additionally, the group will provide free soil pH testing and pruner sharpening. [email protected], 503-201-7847, or visit www.portlandrosesociety.org.
Free webinars offered by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District:Learn how to manage land for the benefit of people, water, and wildlife. These workshops will help you save time, money, and energy on everything from biochar to stormwater solutions to water conservation. Atemswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops is the registration page.
Meeting of the Greater Portland Iris Society: first Tuesday of March, April, September, October, and November at 7 p.m. Savor conversations about irises with special guests. 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City; larger Portland Iris Society.org; Ainsworth House.
Every month on the first Wednesday and the third Sunday, you can go for a walk with a friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park at 9 a.m. Learn about the park’s history, flora, and fauna by going on a guided walk. 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; Tualatin Hills Nature Park; thprd.org.
The Happy Valley Garden Club meets every month on the second Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon. 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley is home to Happy Valley Baptist Church.
Every Season’s Ikebana: the second Tuesday of each month, from 1-3 p.m. Learn the fundamental ideas, methods, tools, supplies, and maintenance of ikebana. Instruction, plant material, and practice pots are all included for $50. The Resource Center, Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave.
Monthly meeting of the Portland Dahlia Society: second Tuesday of February through November, 7 p.m. Participate in a conversation about seasonal subjects. 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com; Oaks Park Dance Pavilion.
The Oregon Fuchsia Society meets every month on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Oregonfuchsiasociety.com; Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.
The Estacada Garden Club meets every month on the second Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Estacada Public Library, Wade Street, 825 N.W.
Bonsai Art: Third Thursday and third Saturday of each month, 1-3 p.m. Mark Vossbrink, your instructor, will walk you through the process of making a bonsai project. Instruction, plant, container, soil, and all materials are included for $40. The Resource Center, Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave.
Saturday, February 15
The Ultimate Spring Pollinator: Mason Bees: 10–11:30 a.m. WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger will give you research-based information about the life cycle, habitat, and how to create the ideal home for native bees on your property in order to get you ready to attract and welcome them. You can register at ateventbrite.com, visitextension.wsu.edu, phone 564-397-5738, or send an email to Erika.d. [email protected].
Beginner’s Guide to Mushroom Hunting: 10 a.m. to noon. Naturalist Rebecca Lexa will highlight the knowledge and resources required for precise identification in order to assess edibility, such as where to look and how to distinguish between common wild and toxic species. $15 registration required; CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA; [email protected], [email protected], or 360-737-1160.
Perennial pruning: 10 a.m. to noon. Come discuss and watch pruning demonstrations of several landscaping perennials with the Washington County Master Gardener Association. WCMGA Learning Garden, Washington County Master Gardeners, Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton.
Grape and Kiwi Pruning: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proper winter pruning methods unique to cultivating kiwi and grape vines in the Pacific Northwest will be taught in this practical course. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Sunday, February 16
Terrarium Workshop: Create Your Own Terrarium and Develop Your Calm:10:30–11:30 a.m. Experience a creative workshop and learn how to build your own low-maintenance mini-ecosystem. $40; Al s Garden & Home (all locations);als-gardencenter.com.
Friday, February 21st
Workshop on Blueberry Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon. Learn and practice pruning techniques with Master Gardeners at a demonstration vineyard in the Vancouver region. Registration costs $10. Visit extension.wsu.edu, call 564-397-5738, or send an email to Erika.d. [email protected].
Journey of the Plant Spirit: Mugwort: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
Saturday, February 22
10 a.m. to noon is when Mason Bees are raised. Take a seminar with mason bee specialist Ron Spendal that focuses on the demands of the environment, nesting habits, and housing devices that mason bees find appealing. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103; Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
Restoration of Fruit Trees: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover winter trimming methods for trees that are overgrown, too large for their area, or have been ignored for many years. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Posse Pollinator: 3–5:30 p.m. Find out how to create a pollinator garden and learn easy ways to give different pollinating insects and birds food, shelter, water, and space. Register at camaspl.librarycalendar.com to access the Camas Library, located at 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, Washington.
March 2, Sunday
Spring Native Plant Sale:Online ordering begins for Sparrowhawk s spring season.nativeplants.com/sparrowhawk.
Thursday, March 6.
The Aesthetic Pruning Approach: An Overview (online via Zoom) 6–8 p.m. Using the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs, instructor Maryann Lewis will go over how to evaluate plant material, determine their function, and create a pruning strategy to meet your objectives. Gresham Japanese Garden, $30.
MARCH 7, FRIDAY
Home & Garden Show in Lane County: noon to nine o’clock. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 7. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 8. March 9. Discover, browse, and contrast over 300 booths with professionals and brand-new goods and services for yards, gardens, and homes. Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene; EugeneHomeShow.com; $5 or free with three food cans.
March 15, a Saturday
9 a.m. to noon on Garden Discovery Day. Become a member of the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association to take advantage of free soil testing, courses, talks, and demonstrations. Clackamas County Master Gardeners, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie Community Center.
Pruning Blueberries: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. With hands-on practice and guided teaching, discover the best ways to prune blueberry plants. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Friday, March 21st
Journey of the Plant Spirit: 6:30 p.m. Participate in a plant sit to discover useful applications for seasonal species. Hedgerow Herb Company, 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com; starting at $25.
March 22, a Saturday
Clackamas Tree School: Opens at 7:15 a.m. Take one of the 73 classes that cover the forestry and tree-growing themes that are essential to the effective management of small woodlands. In addition to other topics, participants will learn about marketing and business, forest health, wildlife habitat, weed control, forest fungi, wildfire readiness, and forest management tools and practices. $35 for adults aged 14 to 18 with a parent, $70 for Clackamas County residents, and $85 for those outside the county; registration is needed at beav.es/tree-school-clackamas; Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.
March 29, a Saturday
OSU and Yamhill County Master Gardeners 8:45 a.m.–4 p.m. is when Spring into Gardening begins. Enroll in floral, climate resilience, and healthy garden classes, speak with garden professionals, enter the yearly raffle, and more. Linfield University, Keck Science Center, 356 Linfield Ave., McMinnville; $40, lunch available for $17; sign up at YCMGA.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Gardenfest 2025:PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road.
Spring Candling of Pines:Instructor Laura Dufala will candle, needle and prune pines while discussing the whys and hows of the process. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham;GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
Propagating Broadleaf Shrubs:1-3 p.m. Learn how to successfully propagate deciduous and evergreen plants and other suitable woody plants from cuttings. Instructor Norm Jacobs will explain plant physiology as it pertains to propagation, selection of containers and soil mixes, and the role of rooting compounds. $55 includes all materials; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham;GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
— Corey Sheldon
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