Events

Join the Columbia Soil and Conservation District (CSWCD) and the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council for a Japanese Knotweed Workshop on September 12th from 10 am to 12 pm. Participants will learn how to identify Japanese Knotweed at various growth stages, best practices for management and removal, and learn about other high priority weeds in Columbia […]

Enjoy a morning of bird watching led by Rebecca Lexa, Oregon Master Naturalist, nature educator and guide, author and nature writer at a local Scappoose Trail and Park - Chapman Landing.  Date and Time: September 19th 10 am - 12 pm Location: Chapman Landing Trailhead - CZ Trail Tickets: $25 per person Details: Bring your […]

Learn to create and plan your own native garden for your property! Join us at our Native Nursery located behind Scappoose High School for a personalized native garden plan Receive guidance on site requirements for your space, personalized plant lists, and resources to take home Bring a map and/or pictures of your property or garden […]

Join us for an educational Mason Bee class hosted by Fat Dog Farms. Fat Dog Farms will have mason bees, nesting material, and houses available for purchase. This event is located at our native plant nursery and we will have native plants available for purchase. Register through the link below. Click Here to Register

Join us for our annual Fall Native Plant sale! The sale offers many native plants, at great prices, ready for your landscape. Our staff and volunteers will be available to help choose plants, suggest gardening ideas, and provide information on establishing and maintaining native vegetation. The sale goes from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at […]

Join the Friends of McCormick Park on October 17th, 9am-12 in St.Helen's, McCormick Park. We will be planting 120+ native trees, shrubs and forbs to rebuild habitat and natural beauty in the park. Meeting Location is NE Exercise Trails near S.18th and Old Portland Rd. Please wear weather appropriate gear and close toed shoes. Bring […]

Join us for a evening of seed bomb making at the Scappoose Public Library . Seed bombs are balls of dirt that contain seeds that can be thrown for easy sowing. In this class you will: pick out native seeds mix and form dirt balls - or try making halloween shaped seeds bombs with provided […]

SBWC presents our November Freshwater Mussel Forum on Wednesday, November 4th from 4 pm to 6 pm via Zoom. We will hear all about beneficial native Oregon Freshwater Mussel from Emilie Blevins - Senior Conservation Biologist - Endangered Species Program, of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation! Registration is required

Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park, St Helens, OR Volunteer Work Party - Saturday, November 7, 2026 Scappoose Bay Watershed Council (SBWC) and Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park invite you to join the semi-annual volunteer work day on Saturday, November 7th, from 1 to 3 PM. We will remove lunaria and blackberries, and add […]

November 14th from 10 am - 12 pm Join us for a morning of plant propagation. You will: learn propagation best practices mix propagation media create plant cuttings take home your new native plant cuttings. This class is free but there is a suggested $10 donation to cover materials and help put on future classes Enroll […]