Council Board Meeting (January 2026)
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
