Native Plant Nursery - Volunteer Session
2025-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us on October 10th from 10 am – 2 pm for a Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Session to help us gear up for our October Native Plant Sale. Volunteers will be helping with a variety of tasks including:

moving plants
weeding
taping off areas where plants are not for sale (because they will be used for restoration projects)
putting up signs
and setting up educational tabling materials

The first half of this volunteer session from 10 am – 12 pm will be a work session to complete final preparations for the Native Plant Sale happening on Saturday. The second half of the session, from 12 pm to 2 pm, will be our volunteer plant sale and social. Volunteers are invited to purchase their plants ahead of the regular plant sale and lunch will be provided in thanks for all of their hard work.

Fall Native Plant Sale 2025
2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:00
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 our nursery, located behind Scappoose High School. Address: 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056 [Directions]

The sale will be in-person only at our nursery (i.e., no pre-orders or online store).
Available plant list here
We will follow current health guidelines in place on the day of the sale.
Species availability will be posted a few weeks before the sale
To find helpful information about our plants, see Native Plant Nursery website

Go to: Native Plant Resources section, Quick Reference Guide, Scappoose Bay Watershed Native Plant List

For more information, email us at info@scappoosebay-wc.org

Getting Started with Digital Mapping Apps
2025-10-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Columbia County OSU Extension Office, 505 North Columbia River Highway, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Get the most out of digital mapping apps on your smartphone or tablet. Using two commonly available digital mapping applications, Avenza and CalTopo, the instructors will lead you through detailed tutorials and demonstrate how to integrate these digital tools into daily forest and land management activities. Features Alicia Christensen and Norma Kline (OSU Extension Foresters) as instructors. Funding for this program is provided by USDA NIFA RREA. Computer and smartphone/tablet required.

Native Plant Propagation Class - October 2025
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
October 18th 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 Here

Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2025-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Helens Waste Water Treatment Plant – Nob Hill Work Party Meeting Location, 451 Plymouth Street, St. Helens, Oregon
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 1st, from 1 to 3 PM. We will pull ivy and put in native plants donated by SBWC at the lower park. Nob Hill Nature Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River.
Dress for the weather, including rain gear if needed. Please bring gloves, tools, water and snacks. This work party takes place rain or shine. Meet at kiosk across from city water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street, in St Helens. All are welcome.
Pre-registration is requested by Friday, October 31st by emailing Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at info@scappoosebay-wc.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Oregon White Oak Forum
2025-11-12 16:00 - 18:00
SBWC presents our November Oak Forum on Wednesday, November 12th from 4 pm to 6 pm via Zoom. We will hear from conservation and environmental experts about a variety of Oregon White Oak (Quercus garryana) topics including: oak restoration projects, oak forest management, oak insect herbivory, oak habitat connectivity and more!
Presenters:

Kammy Kern-Korot Senior Conservationist at West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Rebekah Gaxiola Resource Conservationist at Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District
Jake Barker OSU Extension Forester (Washington, Columbia, and Yamhill counties)
Sophie Verdoorn GIS and Watershed Technician at Scappoose Bay Watershed Council

Register Here

Native Plant Propagation Class - November 2025
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
November 15th 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 Here

Fall Planting at Veterans Park
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park – Scappoose, Or, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us for a morning of environmental stewardship and restoration! We will be planting native trees and shrubs at our stream restoration site along South Scappoose Creek in Veterans Park.
We will provide tools, gloves, and plants. Bring yourself, and dress for cold muddy weather!
Register Here

Soil Health Workshop
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00
Calling all farmers, landowners, and soil enthusiasts in Columbia County! Join OSU Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a hands-on workshop focused on soil health principles and practical steps you can take to improve your land.
Event Highlights:

Soil testing and sample collection methods
Rainfall infiltration demonstration
Soil health field observations
Networking and free breakfast

Speakers:
Dr. Nathan Stacey, OSU Extension
Marissa Theve, USDA NRCS
Rebekah Gaxiola, Columbia SWCD
Dr. Janhvi Pandey, OSU Extension
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM, with lunch social hour to follow
Location: Columbia SWCD Office, 35285 Millard Road, St. Helens, OR 97051
Registration is free! Please sign up in advance.
The workshop will be both indoor and outdoor, and is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. Chairs will be provided during the outdoor session, and the indoor session will be seated. For accommodation requests or accessibility questions, please contact Rebekah Gaxiola at 503-433-3205 or rebekah.gaxiola@columbiaswcd.com.
Register Here

Native Seed Bomb Making Class
2025-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us for a morning of seed bomb making at our native plant nursery greenhouse. 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
take home your new native seed bombs

This class is free but there is a suggested donation $10 to cover materials and help put on future classes
Register Here

SHS Natural Resources Tree Sale
2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Bring a live tree home this holiday season to support the Scappoose High School’s Natural Resource Career and Technical Education (CTE) program!
The Natural Resources (CTE) program is hosting a tree sale to raise funds for future field trips and other needs. Trees will be available to purchase or pick-up if pre-ordered during CTE night, 5-7 pm on December 3rd. Tree quantities are limited so feel free to pre-order your trees. The nursery is located behind S-Hall on the Scappoose High School campus.
Pre-Order Here

Council Board Meeting (December 2025)
2025-12-10 18:00 - 18:30 | Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 35285 Millard Road, St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
December Board Meeting
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the meeting, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
This meeting will take place in person at the CSWCD Meeting Room: 35285 Millard Road, St. Helens OR 97051

Council Board Meeting (January 2026)
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
January Board Meeting
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the meeting, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via Zoom (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office)
Click here to join the online meeting

Nature Board Game Night
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Scappoose Library, 52469 SE 2nd Ave, Scappoose, Oregon
Join us at the Scappoose Public Library for an evening of nature themed board game fun!
February 4th at 6 pm upstairs at the Scappoose Public Library.
We will be playing nature themed board games such as Wingspan, which you can check out from the Scappoose Library, and learning about SBWC’s upcoming events.

Feb 7th Volunteer Planting at Scappoose Veteran's Park
2026-02-07 09:30 - 12:30 | Veterans Park – Scappoose, Or, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of South Scappoose Creek in partnership with the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and the Estuary Partnership.
Saturday, February 7th, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Pre-registration is required.

All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is near the park’s parking lot. The project area ranges from flat and in grass to muddy and sloped.
We’ll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.
What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.
What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.
Schedule:
9:30 AM – Check in
9:45 AM – Introductions, project orientation, safety and planting demo
10:00 AM – Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)
12:20 PM – Wrap up
12:30 PM – End of event

Seed Exchange
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Columbia Learning Center, 375 S 18th Street, St. Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Bring your excess seeds
Saturday, February 7, 2026
11 am – 1 pm
Columbia Learning Center
375 S 18th Street
St. Helens, Oregon
– We encourage locally saved seeds
– Open-pollinated varieties
– Excess purchased seeds
– Seeds donated by seed companies
– Vegetable, Herb, Flower, Native Flowers
– Seeds must be clean, dry, and disease free.
We can’t accept invasive species, GMO seeds, unknown seeds from volunteer plants, or poisonous plants.

Feb 28th Volunteer Planting at Scappoose Veteran's Park
2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:30 | Veterans Park – Scappoose, Or, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of South Scappoose Creek in partnership with the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council and the Estuary Partnership.
Saturday, February 28th, 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
Pre-registration is required.

All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is near the park’s parking lot. The project area ranges from flat and in grass to muddy and sloped.
We’ll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.
What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.
What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.
Schedule:
9:30 AM – Check in
9:45 AM – Introductions, project orientation, safety and planting demo
10:00 AM – Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)
12:20 PM – Wrap up
12:30 PM – End of event

Spring Native Plant Sale 2026
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us for our annual Spring 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 our nursery, located behind Scappoose High School. Address: 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR 97056 [Directions]

The sale will be in-person only at our nursery (i.e., no pre-orders or online store).
Species availability will be posted a few weeks before the sale
We will follow current health guidelines in place on the day of the sale.
To find helpful information about our plants, see Native Plant Nursery website

Go to: Native Plant Resources section, Quick Reference Guide, Scappoose Bay Watershed Native Plant List

For more information, email us at info@scappoosebay-wc.org

Scappoose Spring Bird Watching Event
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Chapman Landing Trailhead – CZ Trail, Dike Rd &, CZ Trail, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
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: May 23rd 10 am – 12 pm
Location: Chapman Landing Trailhead – CZ Trail
Tickets: $25 per person
Details: Bring your own binoculars, and dress for the weather.
Tickets Available Here
