October 13, 2024 - October 19, 2024
Wednesday, October 16
Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth after Gifford Pinchot
Wednesday, October 16 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Washington Native Plant Society Book Lecture and Annual Meeting. Presentation by Rand Schenck on his recent book Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth after Gifford Pinchot. The book examines 100 years of forestry in our national forests through the primary lens of what happened in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The event is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. There is a brief business meeting at 6:45 pm. To register, email suksdorfia@wnps.org.
Red Worm Composting
Wednesday, October 16 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin. Turn your kitchen trimmings into garden gold. (By attending you qualify for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost). Join via Zoom.
Link to request a worm bin: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/worm-bin-request-form
Saturday, October 19
Compost Field Training at Heritage Farm
Saturday, October 19 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join volunteers to work at the The Heritage Farm compost demo site is located at 1919 NE 78th Street, WA 98665. .
Composting Field Instruction includes:
- Weed identification
- Types of composting systems
- How to build a hot compost pile
- How to turn a compost pile
- How to use compost
- How to make a lasagna garden
Please be sure to dress for the weather (wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and sturdy work boots), bring garden gloves, snacks/water.
Speaker Series: Green Schoolyards - Native Plants and Habitats in Local Schools, a presentation by Jane Tesner Kleiner
Saturday, October 19 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Join us to learn about the exciting projects, partners, and initiatives that bring hands-on learning to our local schools, including the creation of native plant and habitat gardens! This session is perfect for beginners or teachers looking to inspire their students to explore the outdoors and learn how to care for our local pollinators. This is a free event hosted by Vancouver Bee Project.
Event will be held in the Columbia Room.