Category Archives: Workshops and Events

Spring Workshops are here!

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Get ready for spring with one of our free workshops! Learn how to conserve water, reduce pollution and attract beneficial wildlife, all while creating an attractive and low-maintenance landscape. Our workshops are held in a variety of locations in Portland, Gresham and Troutdale.

Register today for a Free Workshop!

Workshops offered this spring include:

  • Naturescaping Basics
  • Rain Gardens 101
  • Native Plants Workshop
  • Attracting Pollinators
  • Beneficial Insects
  • Urban Weeds

You need to register to attend a workshop – please don’t wait! Workshops tend to fill up quickly. Register today!

Livestock Workshop

Register for our free livestock workshop on August 17th!

Register for our free livestock workshop on August 17th!

Calling all livestock owners! Join us on August 17th at the Columbia Grange for help planning and managing your livestock operation. Presenters will highlight grazing techniques to keep grass growing vigorously, and mud and manure management to minimize runoff into waterways.

Topics include:

  • Manure composting
  • Rotational grazing
  • Heavy use areas
  • Fencing
  • And more!

Presenters:

  • Jeremy Baker, EMSWCD Senior Rural Conservationist
  • Kimberly Galland, NRCS District Conservationist

Click here
to register!

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