Workshops & Events
Search

Spring workshops will continue to be posted to this page as new workshops are scheduled. The spring workshop season runs approximately mid-February through early-June. Please stay tuned for more workshops to come - thank you!

EMSWCD offers free workshops to homeowners, businesses, landowners and community groups that are held throughout the tri-county Portland metropolitan region. Below you will find all of EMSWCD's meetings, workshops and events. Click on the subject that interests you to learn more and to register online.

Interested in being a workshop host or having us speak at your organization's meeting? Contact us!

Event Date/Time Short Description Attendance
 Naturescaping and Native Plants Workshops Click the the "+" to expand the category. These workshops will teach you the techniques of gardening with natives.
Site Planning 1
Tualatin Hills Nature Park		 Sat, Mar 13, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM

This workshop has Filled. Please register for one of our other Site Planning 1 workshops. Thank you!

  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 0
Site Planning 1
Portland Nursery (on Division)		 Sun, Mar 14, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM

This workshop has filled. Please register for another one of our Site Planning 1 workshops. Thank you!

  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 0
Site Planning 2 - Naturescaping Feedback Session
EMSWCD Office		 Wed, Mar 31, 2010
6:00PM - 8:00PM

All PRESENTER slots for this session have filled, but there are still OBserver spaces available. Interested PRESENTERS: You can still register for the 4/14 feedback session. Thanks!

  Read More...
Total: 12
Spots left: 12
Naturescaping Basics
Berry Botanic Garden		 Sat, Apr 10, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Learn to Naturescape! Explores the core concepts of naturescaping, pollution prevention, and introduces attendees to watershed connections, native plant identification and site planning principals in this introductory workshop.  Read More...
Total: 25
Spots left: 9
Site Planning 2 - Naturescaping Feedback Session
EMSWCD Office		 Wed, Apr 14, 2010
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Completed Site Planning 1 and need a little help with plant selection, hardscaping options, or water issues? This interactive session allows participants to bring in their site plans and get personalized feedback from our landscape specialists. Participants must first attend the Site Planning 1 Workshop.  Read More...
Total: 12
Spots left: 12
Site Planning 1
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church		 Sat, Apr 17, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM

This workshop has filled. Please register for another one of our Site Planning 1 workshops. Thank you!

  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 0
Naturescaping Basics
Portland Nursery (on Division)		 Sun, Apr 18, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM

This workshop has filled. Please register for another one of our Naturescaping Workshops. Thank you!

  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 0
Naturescaping Basics
Historic Kenton Firehouse		 Sat, Apr 24, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Learn to Naturescape! Explores the core concepts of naturescaping, pollution prevention, and introduces attendees to watershed connections, native plant identification and site planning principals in this introductory workshop.  Read More...
Total: 40
Spots left: 20
Naturescaping Basics
Columbia Slough Watershed Council		 Sun, May 2, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Learn to Naturescape! Explores the core concepts of naturescaping, pollution prevention, and introduces attendees to watershed connections, native plant identification and site planning principals in this introductory workshop.  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 25
Site Planning 1
Tryon Creek State Park		 Sun, May 23, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM
An extension of Naturescaping Basics, this workshop gives participants experience with the steps involved in planning a landscape or project. Participants must have attended the Basic Workshop first.  Read More...
Total: 25
Spots left: 2
 Rain Garden Workshops Click the the "+" to expand the category.
Rain Gardens 101
Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge		 Sat, May 8, 2010
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 40
Spots left: 40
Rain Gardens 101
Troutdale City Conference Building		 Sun, May 16, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 40
Spots left: 40
Rain Gardens 101
Lloyd Tower		 Sat, Mar 13, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM

Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration.

  Read More...
Total: 40
Spots left: 2
Rain Gardens for Landscape and Building Professionals
EMSWCD Office		 Wed, Mar 17, 2010
8:30AM - 5:00PM

This hands-on course is designed to give landscape contractors, landscape designers and building contractors the information they need to incorporate rain gardens into their projects. A $50 registration fee includes training materials and lunch.

  Read More...
Total: 26
Spots left: 0
Rain Gardens 101
EMSWCD Office		 Wed, Mar 24, 2010
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 5
Rain Gardens 101
City of Gresham		 Sat, Mar 27, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 40
Spots left: 23
Rain Gardens 101
Leach Botanical Garden		 Sun, Apr 11, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 35
Spots left: 22
Rain Gardens 101
EMSWCD Office		 Wed, May 26, 2010
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 35
Spots left: 33
Rain Gardens 101
Portland Nursery (on Division)		 Sat, Jun 5, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 30
Spots left: 26
Rain Gardens 101
Historic Kenton Firehouse		 Sun, Jun 6, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Learn the "how to's" of constructing your own rain garden, and about the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
Total: 40
Spots left: 37