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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
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Saturday, Mar 3
Leach Botanical Garden, Portland, OR
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Saturday, Mar 10
Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Portland, OR

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11.23.2011: This just in from NRCS: NRCS Initiatives Offer Financial Assistance for Energy Audits, High Tunnels and Organic Operations First application period ends February 3, 2012...

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.

Start Shopping!

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

Final Meetings' Agenda items are confirmed about a week prior to each meeting date. The EMSWCD web site is updated to reflect the most current information regarding meetings' proposed agendas.
 

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.

Go to full PIC Grant and Application details >>

 

FREE Workshops!

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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!

Click here to register now on our workshops & events page.

   

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