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| Site Planning 1 Saturday, Feb 11 Tigard Public Works Building, Tigard, OR |
| Rain Gardens 101 Saturday, Feb 25 Portland Expo Center, Portland, OR |
| Naturescaping Basics Sunday, Feb 26 Weston Kia , Gresham, OR |
| Naturescaping Basics Saturday, Mar 3 Leach Botanical Garden, Portland, OR |
| Naturescaping Basics Saturday, Mar 10 Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Portland, OR |
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Native Plant Sale is now open!
Bare-root trees, shrubs and ground covers are an inexpensive way to populate your yard with great native plants. Quantities are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Upcoming EMSWCD Board & Committee Meetings
The East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD), all of Multnomah County East of the Willamette River, has scheduled Board and Committee Meetings at the District Office (Board Room), 5211 N. Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217, for January, February and March, 2012.
Grants from EMSWCD
How will your project blossom?
We are now accepting applications for the 2012 Partners in Conservation grant cycle! $550,000 in grant funds is available for conservation projects (or events) that take place within District boundaries – Multnomah County east of the Willamette River.
Application Deadline: Monday, January 16, 2012 by 4:00pm
If you have questions or just want to discuss your ideas for projects please contact Lissa Adams, Finance and Grants Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (503) 222-7645 x 117.
FREE Workshops!
Did you know that gardening with natives helps create local bird & wildlife habitat? Did you know that installing a rain garden in your yard can help improve water quality for fish and wildlife? Attend these FREE Naturescaping & Rain Garden workshops to get a head-start on the upcoming gardening season!