You can become a composter, recycler and green cleaning ambassador for Clark County – free training program starting in January 2026! From the Program: “Are you interested in joining others with a passion for sustainability to help make a difference in our community? Apply now to become a volunteer with the Composter Recycler program! “Beginning …
Clark Conservation District‘s PRE-ORDER, PRE-PAY NATIVE plant sale starts November 25, 2025. Pick up of plants will be next spring, Saturday, March 14th, 2026 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. You pre-pay and select the 30 minute time slot you pick ’em up. Great prices …
The 4th club meeting this fiscal year is November 19, 1pm-3pm. Club members are invited to “Make a Flower Arrangement” for the holidays. (One week early to avoid Thanksgiving week.) The meeting takes place in the Ballroom of the Camas Community Center, 1718 SE 7th Ave., Camas, WA 98607. You may join our club at …
THANK YOU to the crews doing the renovations at Crown Park in Camas AND the Towncenter Revitalization in Washougal! These two crews have donated several thousands of clean, used, quality 1-gallon, 2-gallon, and ginormous POTS to the Garden Club. The garden club members pot up 2000 or so plants every year for the Annual Plant Sale …
Master Gardener’s Answer Clinic: Email the Volunteer Master Gardeners your question at mganswerclinic@clark.wa.gov. Call (564) 397-5711. More info: https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/master-gardeners/community-education/#clinic PRESSURE CANNER GAUGE TESTING: by WSU Extension Volunteers at various locations and times through September 20! Call 564 397 5733 for specific times/locations. (WA State, Clark County, Extension office: Tues-Wed: 8:30am- 2pm, Thurs-Fri: 11:30-5pm; closed Mondays …
Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in southwest Washington, USA for the 2025 summer through 2025 winter season. NEW! Battle Ground indoor Farmer’s Market opened! (Please drop us a line if you know about others or find a mistake – is La Center still having a Farmer’s Market?) Battle Ground Farmer’s Market (Indoors) 9am-2pm …
Did you know that the Clark Conservation District (of Clark County, Washington, USA) has a MANURE EXCHANGE? Yes, indeed! You can “share” and “receive” FREE manure via the exchange! Not only will you improve your soil and crops by adding composted, aged manure, but, those who have excess, have a free way to get rid …
SW Washington, USA area now has 6 FREE SEED LIBRARIES: 5 FVRL library branches and the Longview Library has one, as well! You may both DONATE and TAKE HOME seeds from these libraries! Remember, some seeds should be sown in fall – especially some flowers – it is “nature’s way” for the seed heads to …
Do you want to jump start your knowledge of composting, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? Sign up now for any of the Clark County (WA) Composter/Recycler workshops offered in April and May! A mix of in person and on-line FREE classes! Register for one or more! Three different types of composting are taught in … Continue reading
The thousands of daffodils the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal have planted the last few years ARE COMING UP NOW! This is a great time to take a walk along the north side of the Columbia River, starting at the Washougal Waterfront Park end, to enjoy them. Location: Washougal Waterfront Park, 56 S 1st … Continue reading
Hydrangeas: Variety and Beauty in your PNW Garden Do you love hydrangeas but feel uncertain about which types are right for your garden? Do you know when and how to prune for optimal health and best blooms? Can you turn your pink blossoms blue? Clark County Master Gardener Carley Wecks will answer these questions and … Continue reading
1PM – Camas Community Center – 1718 SE 7th Ave. – Visitors Welcome Are you planning on an installing a pollinator garden to attractive native bees and butterflies? Understanding the lifecycle of our native pollinators is the first step. Step two is knowing what floral resources they prefer. Spend an hour with Michael talking about … Continue reading
Are you or someone you know interested in being a sustainability ambassador in Clark County? Apply to be a part of the 2024 Composter Recycler Certification Training class. This 7-week series will meet on Wednesday evenings, beginning in late January, to learn about composting, green cleaning and sustainable living. Volunteers will utilize this training to … Continue reading
The Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal‘s members got together earlier this month to create some lovely wreaths for the holidays! This has been an annual club member activity for many years. Club members gather greens and other clippings from their own homes, forests and generous local Christmas tree farms (thank you!). The greens are … Continue reading
Online ordering for the Clark Conservation District 2024 Native Plant Sale begins Nov 28, 2023 at 10am! You can browse and see what they will have available at the link below NOW. Pre-order and pay in advance, then pick up on Saturday, February 17th, at the time selected on the order form. Osoberry (pictured) is … Continue reading
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