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. Learn how to create your own low-maintenance mini-ecosystem by participating in an imaginative project. $40; www.als-gardencenter.com; Al’s Garden & Home (all locations).
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. Join mason bee expert Ron Spendal for a class focusing on environmental needs, nesting behaviors and housing devices attractive to mason bees. 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. Learn about pruning techniques used in winter for trees that are overgrown, too big for their space or have been neglected for years. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
Pollinator Posse:3-5:30 p.m. Get ideas on how to start a pollinator garden and discover simple actions you can take to provide food, shelter, water and space for a variety of pollinating insects and birds. Camas Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, Washington; registration required atcamaspl.librarycalendar.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2
Spring Native Plant Sale:Online ordering begins for Sparrowhawk s spring season.sparrowhawknativeplants.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Introduction to the Aesthetic Pruning Approach:(online via Zoom) 6–8 p.m. Instructor Maryann Lewis will discuss how to apply the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs, including how to assess plant material, identifying the role they play and developing a pruning plan to achieve your goals. Gresham Japanese Garden, $30.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
Lane County Home & Garden Show:Noon-9 p.m. March 7, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 8 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9. Explore, shop and compare more than 300 exhibits featuring experts and new products and services for homes, gardens and yards. $5 or free with three cans of food; Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene;EugeneHomeShow.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
Blueberry Pruning:11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 8 and 15. Learn best practices for pruning blueberry plants with guided instruction and hands-on practice. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
Garden Discovery Day:9 a.m.-noon. Join the Clackamas County Master Gardener Association for in-person workshops, discussions, demonstrations, free soil testing and more. Milwaukie Community Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive;clackamascountymastergardeners.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Plant Spirit Journey:6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116;hedgerowherbco.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
Tree School Clackamas:Opens at 7:15 a.m. Attend any of 73 classes covering forestry and tree grower topics key to the support of successful management of small woodlands. Participants will learn about forest management, tools and techniques, wildfire preparedness, marketing and business, forest health, wildlife habitat, weed management, forest fungi and more. $70 Clackamas County resident, $85 out of county, $35 ages 14-18 with adult; registration required atbeav.es/tree-school-clackamas;Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Yamhill County Master Gardeners and OSU Spring into Gardening:8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Sign up for gardening classes on flowers, healthy gardens and climate resilience, talk to garden experts, enter the annual raffle and more. $40, add lunch for $17; Linfield University, Keck Science Center, 356 Linfield Ave., McMinnville; register atYCMGA.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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