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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.
Naturescaping Basics
Tualatin Hills Nature Park		 Sun, Feb 21, 2010
1:00PM - 5:00PM

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Naturescaping Basics
Portland Expo Center		 Sat, Feb 27, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM

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Naturescaping Basics
Montgomery Park Building		 Sun, Feb 28, 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...
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Naturescaping Basics
Leach Botanical Garden		 Sun, Mar 7, 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...
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Site Planning 1
Tualatin Hills Nature Park		 Sat, Mar 13, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM

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Site Planning 1
Portland Nursery (on Division)		 Sun, Mar 14, 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. Please Note: Participants must have attended the Basic Workshop first.  Read More...
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Site Planning 2 - Naturescaping Feedback Session
EMSWCD Office		 Wed, Mar 31, 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...
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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...
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Site Planning 1
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church		 Sat, Apr 17, 2010
9:00AM - 1:00PM
An extension of Naturescaping Basics, this workshop gives participants experience with the steps involved in planning a landscape or project. Please Note: Participants must have attended the Basic Workshop first.  Read More...
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Naturescaping Basics
Portland Nursery (on Division)		 Sun, Apr 18, 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...
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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...
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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...
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 Rain Garden Workshops Click the the "+" to expand the category.
Rain Gardens 101
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church		 Sun, Mar 7, 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...
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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. You will learn how to site, plan, and build your own rain garden.  Read More...
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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.

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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...
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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...
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Rain Gardens 101
Leach Botanical Garden		 Sun, Apr 11, 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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