February 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 a conference call […]
The Lower Columbia River Watershed Council (LCRWC) in partnership with the Friends of Fox Creek and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership invites community members to get outside and lend a hand at a Fox Creek planting event on Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Rainier. Meet at the C Street Trailhead (East […]
Learn to: Diversify your garden with native plants Conserve and manage your water resources Protect and improve your soil health and more!
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 […]
Monday March 2nd 5:30 pm Columbia County Extension - 505 N Columbia River Hwy St. Helens, OR Presented by Amy Corris Amy is an unapologetic plant nerd who believes every seed has a story. She teaches about seed saving as both an art and a small act of optimism for the future. She believes good […]
Columbia County Small Woodlands Association 27th Annual Seedling Sale - 1000’s of Trees, Shrubs and Ornamentals Saturday, March 7, 2026, Columbia County Fairgrounds 58892 Saulser Rd, St. Helens, Oregon SPECIES: Douglas Fir* ● Western Red Cedar* ● Coast Redwood* ● Noble Fir ● Grand Fir ● Nordman Fir ● Western Hemlock ● Ponderosa Valley Pine […]
Come stop by our table at the Scappoose Annual Town Meeting and hear the State of the City Address from Mayor Joe Backus.
Date: Saturday, 3/7 at 6pm Location: Zoom Registration: https://beav.es/THr Details: You've just bought your tree and shrub seedlings for your property...but what do you do next? Join Columbia County Small Woodlands Association and OSU Extension for an informal Q&A session on Zoom to get your questions answered and to chat with experts about caring for seedlings […]
SBWC presents our March Turtle and Amphibian Forum on Wednesday, March 11th from 4 pm to 6 pm via Zoom. We will hear from conservation and Herpetology experts about a variety of turtle and amphibian topics including: ODFW herp species priorities, wildlife crossings, amphibian surveys, local areas of conservation priority, impacts of development on amphibians […]
Get answers to your herbicides questions such as: Why are herbicides part of stream restoration projects? What plants are targeted with herbicide and why? How does the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council utiltize herbicides? And more! Presenters: Chip Bubl Retired from the OSU Extension Service Gilli Williford SBWC Vegetation Manager Registration is required
Join the Friends of McCormick Park and Scappoose Bay Watershed Council for a volunteer work party on March 28th at 9 am - 12:30 pm to: Remove invasive plants Create habitat And build community Meet us by the BMX Track. Come dressed for the weather. We will provide tools, gloves, and snacks.
Calling all gardeners– from aspiring to advanced–to Soil School 2026! The event offers 8 sessions taught by experts to learn about how improving soil health improves plant, garden, and habitat health. $35 covers the whole day, including breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available, see details and registration link below. Details and Registration Saturday, April […]