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
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.
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.
Friday, February 7.
Workshop on Fruit Tree Pruning: (online via Zoom) Hazel Dell, Washington, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on February 7 and from noon to 2:00 p.m. on February 8. With this two-part, practical pruning lesson led by fruit tree specialist Monica Maggio, you can improve the aesthetics and yield of your fruit trees. You can register at ateventbrite.com, visitextension.wsu.edu, phone 564-397-5738, or send an email to Erika.d. [email protected]. The cost is $50 for both or $20 for the Zoom session alone.
February 8th, Saturday
Garden Gab: Pruning Fruit Trees (Gresham and Wilsonville) 10–11 a.m. 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.
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.
Apple and pear pruning: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In this practical class, you will learn how to prune apple and pear trees in the winter. The Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; email [email protected]; registration necessary; sliding scale starts at $40.
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.
Terrarium Workshop: Create Your Own Terrarium and Develop Your Calm:10:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 and 16. 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.
Saturday, February 15
Mason Bees Ultimate Spring Pollinator:10-11:30 a.m. This presentation by WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger will prepare you to attract and host native bees with research-based information about life cycle, habitat and how you can provide the perfect home for them on your property. Hazel Dell, Washington, location provided upon registration ateventbrite.com; visitextension.wsu.edu, call 564-397-5738 or [email protected].
Pruning Perennials:10 a.m.-noon. Join the Washington County Master Gardener Association for discussion and pruning demonstrations of various landscape perennials. WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 S.W. Grabhorn Road, Beaverton;washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Pruning Grapes & Kiwis:11 a.m.-1 p.m. This hands-on workshop will teach proper winter pruning techniques specific to growing grapes and kiwi vines 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.
FRIDAY, FEB. 21
Plant Spirit Journey: Mugwort: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, FEB. 22
Raising Mason Bees:10 a.m.-noon. 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 (Building 4, Room 103), 17705 N.W. Springville Road;washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Fruit Tree Restoration:11 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about pruning techniques utilized 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.
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. $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.
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. Sliding scale starts at $40; registration required athomeorchardeducationcenter.org; Home Orchard Education Center Community Orchard, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City; [email protected].
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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