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. Registration is free to $6. 503-220-2782; oregonmetro.gov/GuidedActivities; oregonmetro.gov/calendar
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, January 23
Japanese Maple Cultivar History: (online via Zoom) 6:30–8:00 p.m. With an emphasis on those introduced since 1980, instructor Norm Jacobs will talk about a time of transition in the Japanese maple industry. Gresham Japanese Garden ($20).
Friday, January 24
Plant-Based Natural Dyeing: 6–8 p.m. Learn how to dye marigold blooms and take home scarves made by hand from cotton and silk. 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; Hedgerow Herb Co.; $65; hedgerowherbco.com.
Saturday, January 25
Workshop on Blueberry Pruning: 10 a.m. to noon. Take a practical workshop with Master Gardeners and hone your abilities at a demonstration vineyard in the Vancouver region. $10 to register at ateventbrite.com; visitextension.wsu.edu, contact Erika.d. [email protected], or phone 564-397-5738.
a.m. to noon Mason Bees 101:10. In addition to identification and natural history, this lecture will cover traits, activities, and the reasons why mason bees are among the best and oldest pollinators in our region. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Building 4, Room 103; Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
Fig and persimmon pruning: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover the right winter trimming methods for fig and persimmon trees grown in the Pacific Northwest. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
January 25–26, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Fermentopia: A Celebration of Fermented Foods and Beverages. Enjoy tastings, demonstrations, and more as you discover the health advantages of fermented foods and beverages. $5 Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix, OR; theFermentopia.com; ateventbrite.com.
Fruit tree pruning: 1-3 p.m. Jonathan Faith, the instructor, will talk about fertilizers, fungicide and pesticide sprays, cross pollination, and how to prune a variety of fruit plants. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden, Gresham; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave.
FEB. 1, SATURDAY
Garden Gab: Fruit tree pruning is scheduled for February 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Woodburn and Sherwood and February 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. in Gresham and Wilsonville. Take part in a practical workshop with Bartlett tree specialists, discover the keys to effective pruning, and get direction on crucial methods.Garden Center Als.com.
Tuesday, February 4th
Learning to Develop (Again): Paying attention, observing, and making plans(online through Zoom) 7-8 p.m. In her first year as the OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program’s statewide program manager, Dr. Leslie Madsen will discuss her learnings and how they are influencing the program’s goals and strategies. Visit Washington County Master Gardeners.org to register.
Thursday, February 6.
Conifers Basics: (online via Zoom) 6–8 p.m. Identification, growth patterns, pruning methods, and other conifer fundamentals will be covered by instructor Maryann Lewis. Gresham Japanese Garden, $30.
February 8th, Saturday
Blueberry Maintenance: 10 a.m. to noon. Discover how to plant, fertilize, choose, and take care of blueberries, including how to prune them. PCC Rock Creek, 17705 N.W. Springville Road, Room 105, Building 7, Washington County Master Gardeners.org.
Workshop for Willow Tray Weaving: 6–9 p.m. Create your own harvested woven willow weave tray with practical instruction. $150; hedgerowherbco.com; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116.
Sunday, February 9.
10 a.m. to noon: pruning conifers in the garden. Discover methods and approaches that may be applied to any garden style by looking at the different little conifers found on and around Tsuru Island. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
Saturday, February 15
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.
Friday, February 21st
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.
March 2, Sunday
Spring Native Plant Sale: Sparrowhawk’s spring season online ordering is now open.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.
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.
May 3, a Saturday
Gardenfest 2025: 17705 N.W. Springville Road, PCC Rock Creek.
Spring Pine Candling: As she explains the whys and hows of the procedure, instructor Laura Dufala will candle, needle, and prune pines. $45; Gresham Japanese Garden; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham.
June 7, a Saturday
Broadleaf shrub propagation: 1-3 p.m. Discover how to effectively grow appropriate woody plants from cuttings, including deciduous and evergreen plants. Plant physiology in relation to propagation, container and soil mix selection, and the function of rooting chemicals will be covered by instructor Norm Jacobs. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org; $55 includes all materials.
Corey Sheldon
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