Events are free unless noted. Please email calendar submissions at least three weeks in advance to events@oregonian.com.
ONGOING
Walk With a Friend at Tualatin Hills Nature Park: 9 a.m. first Wednesday and third Sunday of the month. Take a guided walk and learn about the plants, wildlife and history of the park. Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton; thprd.org.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District free webinars: Discover how to care for land in ways that benefit people, water and wildlife. From stormwater solutions to biochar to water conservation, these workshops will help you save time, money and energy. Register at emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops.
Happy Valley Garden Club monthly meeting: 9 a.m.-noon second Tuesday of the month. Happy Valley Baptist Church, 14095 S.E. King Road, Happy Valley.
Ikebana for Every Season: 1-3 p.m. second Tuesday of the month. Become knowledgeable about basic concepts, techniques, tools, equipment and care for ikebana. $50 includes instruction, plant material and containers to practice with. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
Portland Dahlia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month February through November. Take part in a discussion of seasonal topics. Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way; portlanddahlia.com.
Oregon Fuchsia Society monthly meeting: 7 p.m. third Tuesday of the month. Western Seminary (Bueermann Hall), 5511 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; oregonfuchsiasociety.com.
Estacada Garden Club monthly meeting: 1-3 p.m. second Thursday of the month. Estacada Public Library, 825 N.W. Wade St.
The Art of Bonsai: 1-3 p.m. third Thursday and third Saturday of the month. Instructor Mark Vossbrink will guide you through the creation of a bonsai project. $40 includes instruction, plant, container, soil and all materials. The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27
Pop-Up Nature! Fall Into Science: 10 a.m.-noon. Explore nature-based science experiments with knowledgeable educators. Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd.; hoytarboretum.org.
MONDAY, DEC. 2
Wreath Making Workshops: Various times Dec. 2, 5 and 8. Create your own 16-inch holiday wreath while enjoying wine and snacks. $50 includes all materials; Gresham Japanese Garden, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
The Wonderful World of Plants We Can Grow: (online via Zoom) 7-8 p.m. Sean Hogan, owner of Cistus Design Nursery on Sauvie Island, will display a sampling of olives, succulents, manzanitas and scheffleras, while giving an update on the progress of Portland Botanical Gardens. Registration required at washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Natural Dyeing with Plants: 6-8 p.m. Find creative connection to the plant kingdom while learning the art and process of hands-on natural dyeing, and take home your own dyed silk and cotton kerchiefs. $65; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning: 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to extract, clean and store mason bees in this hands-on workshop. PCC Rock Creek, Building 4, Rooms 103 and 104, 17705 N.W. Springville Road; washingtoncountymastergardeners.org.
Winterfest & Wreath Sale: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore nature-themed, locally made, fair trade items, browse the local vendor marketplace and enjoy mulled wine and hot apple cider in the garden. Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave.; leachgarden.org.
Ring Around the Wreath Workshop: 10:30 a.m.-noon. Create and take home a personalized 10-inch live wreath adorned with seasonal baubles. $65; Al’s Garden & Home: Woodburn, Sherwood, Wilsonville and Gresham; als-gardencenter.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21
Introduction to Fruit Tree Growing: Best Practices to Start Growing Your Own Fruit!: 10 a.m.-noon. Get involved in a discussion on selection, planting and care with two fruit tree specialists. $15 registration required at info@naturescaping.org, marlene52ns@gmail.com or 360-737-1160. CASEE Center (Building B, Room 205), 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie, Washington.
Pop-Up Nature! Crafty Natureland: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 21-22. Create nature-inspired crafts using leaves, cones, acorns, moss and more. Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center, 4000 S.W. Fairview Blvd.; hoytarboretum.org.
SATURDAY, JAN. 11
All Day Hands-on Winter Pruning Workshop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Professional aesthetic pruner Francheska Snyder will guide pruners on a variety of Japanese garden plants. $100; Vanport International, 28590 S.E. Wally Road, Boring; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
FRIDAY, JAN. 17
Plant Spirit Journey: 6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
The History of Japanese Maple Cultivars: (online via Zoom) 6:30-8 p.m. Instructor Norm Jacobs will discuss a period of change in the world of Japanese maples, with a focus on those introduced since 1980. $30; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
SATURDAY, JAN. 25
Pruning Fruit Trees: 1-3 p.m. Instructor Jonathan Faith will demonstrate how to prune a variety of fruit trees while discussing cross pollination, fertilizers and fungicide and insecticide sprays. $45; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 6
Fundamentals of Conifers: (online via Zoom) 6-8 p.m. Instructor Maryann Lewis will cover identification, growth patterns, pruning techniques and other conifer basics. $30; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
Plant Spirit Journey: 6:30 p.m. Take part in a plant sit and learn about practical uses of seasonal species. From $25; Hedgerow Herb Co., 811 E. Burnside St., Suite 116; hedgerowherbco.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
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Propagating Broadleaf Shrubs: 1-3 p.m. Learn how to successfully propagate deciduous and evergreen plants and other suitable woody plants from cuttings. Instructor Norm Jacobs will explain plant physiology as it pertains to propagation, selection of containers and soil mixes, and the role of rooting compounds. $55 includes all materials; The Resource Center, 219 S. Main Ave., Gresham; GreshamJapaneseGarden.org.
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