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. 503-220-2782; oregonmetro.gov/GuidedActivities; oregonmetro.gov/calendar; registration is free to $6.
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 [email protected], call 503-201-7847, or visit 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. greaterportlandirissociety.org; Ainsworth House, 19130 Lot Whitcomb Drive, Oregon City.
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.
The Canby Garden Club meets every month on the second Tuesday at 1 p.m. 220 N.E. Second St., Canby Public Library; canbygardenclub.com.
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. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Monthly meeting of the Portland Dahlia Society: second Tuesday of February through November, 7 p.m. Participate in a conversation about seasonal subjects. Portlanddahlia.com; 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; 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. GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Friday, February 28
Eco-friendly Curb Appeal Webinar: Noon. Talk about how to make your house or property look good from the outside while being eco-friendly. Email [email protected] to register at clackamasriver.org.
March 1st, Saturday
Utilizing Drip Irrigation to Get Water-wise:10 a.m. to noon. Learn about the various kinds of micro irrigation systems, where to use them, and how to convert an existing overhead system or install a new one by joining the Washington County Master Gardener Association. Washington County Master Gardeners, PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103.
Workshop on Grape Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon. Participate in a practical session on pruning and propagating young grapevines with WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners. At a demonstration vineyard, participants will hone their abilities and take cuttings home. $10 to register at eventbrite.com; contact [email protected], phone 564-397-5738, or visit extension.wsu.edu.
March 2, Sunday
Spring Native Plant Sale: Sparrowhawk’s spring season offers over 115 types of native plants for online ordering, with pick-up dates in April and May at certain locations. nativeplants.com/sparrowhawk.
Planting Tickle Creek: 10 a.m. to noon. Participate in a volunteer program to assist in planting trees, shrubs, and native plants in the park. Register at clackamasriver.org or send an email to [email protected]. Tickle Creek Park, 38495 Dubarko Road, Sandy.
March 4th, Tuesday
Managing a New Threat to Oregon’s Trees: Emerald Ash Borer (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. Lilah Gonen, Oregon Department of Forestry, Urban & Community Forestry Program, will speak about management strategies for emerald ash borer, an invasive and highly destructive wood boring beetle that infests and kills ash trees. Visit Washington County Master Gardeners.org to register.
MARCH 5, WEDNESDAY
Introduction to Residential Beekeeping:6:30-8 p.m. Learn about the differences between beekeeping in a rural versus urban setting, types of bees, flow hives and more. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
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. $30; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
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.
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
Webinar: Journey Down the Clackamas: Thermal Habitat Across Time and Space:6-7:30 p.m. Join a virtual seminar series about the watershed and its natural resources. Email [email protected] to register at clackamasriver.org.
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.
Blueberry Pruning:11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn best practices for pruning blueberry plants with guided instruction and hands-on practice. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required at homeorchardeducationcenter.org; Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; [email protected].
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Deepwood Plant Sale & Horticultural Tours:9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21-22. Shop a variety of Oregon native and companion plants, pottery, botanical art and more. Deepwood Museum & Gardens, 1116 Mission Street S.E., Salem; DeepwoodMuseum.org.
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 at beav.es/tree-school-clackamas; Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.
Gardening With Pacific Northwest Native Plants:10 a.m.-noon. Join the Washington County Master Gardener Association to learn about native plants that thrive in the region, how to naturescape in support of wildlife and pollinators, and consider the possibilities the Backyard Habitat Certification Program offers through its customized yard assessment. PCC Rock Creek (Building 4, Room 103), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
Growing and Caring for Blueberries:6-7:30 p.m. This seminar will review the main parts of a blueberry plant, soil conditions, how and when to fertilize, varieties, harvest times and more. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
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 at YCMGA.org.
Perennials: How to Choose, Plant and Maintain for Year-round Flowers:10 a.m.-noon. This class will provide an overview on types of perennials, how to best care for them in terms of planting, pruning, fertilizing, pest control and maintenance, plus tips to extend blooming time for year-round color. PCC Rock Creek (Building 7, Room 105), 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Soil School 2025:8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This event offers eight sessions led by experts discussing how improving soil health improves plant, garden and habitat health. $35 registration includes breakfast and lunch; Portland Community College, Rock Creek Event Center, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; wmswcd.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Earth Day Trash Cleanup:10 a.m.-noon. Volunteer and help with trash cleanup on a Clackamas River Basin Council restoration site. Beebe Island (exact location TBD); register at clackamasriver.org; [email protected].
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Pub Talk: Mussels & Macroinvertebrates:5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about and discuss mussels, macroinvertebrates (bugs) and freshwater ecology. Ruzzo s Retreat, 15252 OR-224, Damascus; register at clackamasriver.org; email [email protected].
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Gardenfest Plant Sale 2025:9 a.m.-1 p.m. Choose from more than 5,000 plants selected for the Pacific Northwest, including natives, perennials, shrubs, vegetables, houseplants and more. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Spring Candling and Maintenance on Pines:1-3 p.m. 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, MAY 17
Creating Pollinator Habitat for Your Garden and Home:10-11:30 a.m. Learn how to preserve and protect certain types of native butterflies and the best ways to provide valuable nectar to all pollinators including bees, moths and hummingbirds. Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
Gathering in the Garden: Celebrating Gardening and the Appreciation of Community Green Spaces:10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy live music and a silent auction while shopping for organic tomato starts, shrubs, plants, garden art, ceramics, accessories and more. Children can learn how to pot plants, and the Portland Rose Society will sharpen hand pruners for free. Eastmoreland Garden, Southeast 27th Avenue and Bybee Boulevard; eastmorelandpdx.org.
Work Party: Garlic Mustard Pull:1:30-3:30 p.m. Grab your favorite hand tool and head out to a springtime work party to help pull invasive and noxious garlic mustard. Milo McIver State Park, 24401 S. Entrance Road, Estacada; register at clackamasriver.org; [email protected].
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Pub Talk: An Invader Among Us — The Emerald Ash Borer:5:30-7:30 p.m. Take part in an evening of learning and discussion on invasive insects including the emerald ash borer. Oregon City Brewing, 1401 Washington St., Oregon City; register at clackamasriver.org; email [email protected].
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Pruning Flowering Shrubs:1-2:30 p.m. Learn the basic cuts through a hands-on demonstration of pruning rhododendrons and azaleas. Garden Director Jim Card will speak about flowering shrubs and when and how to prune. 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; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
— Corey Sheldon
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