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Thanksgiving, A Time To Be Grateful More Than Ever
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on everything that’s good in your life -- and to give to others who may not share the same good fortune this Thanksgiving.
Enjoy a happy Thanksgiving holiday!
Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden: Thu, Apr 08, 2021 6PM-8:30PM
Free Hands-On Event
When: Thu, Apr 08, 2021 6PM-8:30PM |
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, get to know the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden and what plants can help attract and support them. Plus, shelter, water, nesting and overwintering site tips.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
Learn How to Properly Maintain Your Lawn: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 1PM-3PM
Free Workshop!
When: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 1PM-3PM |
Take a free class on getting green, healthy grass. Taught by Jim Card, director of the Gresham Japanese Garden, you'll learn how to get moss out, how to water your lawn vs. your plants and more.
This class is held in the garden's outside greenhouse. Masks are mandatory. Limited to nine participants.
Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@GreshamJapaneseGarden.com.
Free Workshop! Rain Gardens 101: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 9AM-1PM
Improving Our Watershed
When: Sat, Apr 10, 2021 9AM-1PM |
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, learn to build your own rain garden . from site selection to best location and size, plants and more. Receive a booklet to guide you through all the steps.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
Free Workshop! Native Plants: Sun, Apr 11, 2021 1PM-3:30PM
Free Workshop!
When: Sun, Apr 11, 2021 1PM-3:30PM |
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, get to know common native plants from the Willamette Valley. You'll walk away with loads of information so you can decide which native plants will work well in your yard.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
Organic Vegetable Gardening: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 6:30PM-8PM
Gardening Workshop
When: Tue, Apr 20, 2021 6:30PM-8PM |
Join members of the Friends of the Gresham Japanese Garden for a free class in the greenhouse.
Instructor Jim Buck will cover how to improve your garden.s health and our environment by growing organically.
Register Organic Vegetable Gardening
All classes and workshops follow COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. Masks are required.
Learn more about the Gresham Japanese Garden or email info@greshamjapanesegarden.com.
Virtual Mt. Hood Jazz Festival: Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 2, 2021 10:30AM-9PM
Free Family Event!
When: Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 2, 2021 |
Get jazzed! The 2021 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival goes online for a virtual three-day immersion in the jazz culture.
You can watch the entire festival lineup for free. Featuring performances, workshops and master classes by famous artists and educators.
View the Virtual Jazz Festival schedule here!
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Learn more about the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival.
Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden: Sat, May 01, 2021 9AM-11:30AM
Free Hands-On Event
When: Sat, May 01, 2021 9AM-11:30AM |
Learn how to landscape for clean water and healthy habitat from the safety and comfort of home.
In this workshop, you will learn about the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden. Discover a plant palette to help attract and support pollinators, and go beyond the bloom to consider ways to provide shelter, water, nesting, and overwintering sites.
These free online classes are offered by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District. For more information, contact the EMSWCD office at 503-222-7645.
Gresham Farmers Market 2020: Sat, Oct 31, 2020 8:30AM-2PM
Final Weekend 2020
When: Sat, Oct 31, 2020 8:30AM-2PM |
Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.
At the market safety measures
- Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
- Only one person per household should visit the market.
- Wear a mask.
- Bring a shopping list.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
- No socializing in the market for now.
- Do not touch items before buying.
- Shop quickly.
- No dogs; service animals only.
Visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website for more information.
Gresham Farmers Market 2020: Sat, Oct 24, 2020 8:30AM-2PM
Saturday's thru October
When: Sat, Oct 24, 2020 8:30AM-2PM |
Oregon's Stay Home, Save Lives order allows farmers markets to operate. The Gresham Farmers' Market will open for the season with a limited number of vendors and strict COVID-19 physical distancing and safety measures in place.
At the market safety measures
- Do not visit the market if you you are feeling unwell.
- Only one person per household should visit the market.
- Wear a mask.
- Bring a shopping list.
- Stay at least 6 feet away from anyone not in your household.
- No socializing in the market for now.
- Do not touch items before buying.
- Shop quickly.
- No dogs; service animals only.
Visit the Gresham Farmers' Market website for more information.