Sustainable Gardening Practices w/ Master Gardener Rachell Meyers
2026-02-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clatskanie Library, 11 Lillich Street, Clatskanie, OR, 97016, United States
Learn to:

Diversify your garden with native plants
Conserve and manage your water resources
Protect and improve your soil health
and more!

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

Planning You Garden for Seed Saving
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Columbia County OSU Extension Office, 505 North Columbia River Highway, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
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 gardens are grown with curiosity, generosity, and a willingness to experiment – and she’s never met a seed packet she didn’t want to open.
The art of saving seeds begins when you plan your garden. This workshop will help you learn about the pollination needs of your plants and help you meet their needs in order to provide heirloom seeds for future gardens.

Columbia County Small Woodlands Association Seedling Sale (27th Annual)
2026-03-07 08:30 - 13:30
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 ● Deodora Cedar ● Sweetbay
Magnolia ● Incense Cedar ● Redosier Dogwood ● Giant Sequoia
● Mock Orange ● Flowering Dogwood ● Black Twinberry ● Purple
Lilac ● Red Flowering Currant ● Indian Plum ● Western
Serviceberry ● Oregon Viburnum ● Dolgo Crabapple
*Bag quantities limited
Browse protection available
Most seedlings are bare root, and ready to plant
8:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Rain or Shine!
Be sure to arrive early for the best selections!
$1.50 to $7.00 (cash and checks only)

Scappoose Annual Town Meeting
2026-03-07 09:00 - 11:00
Come stop by our table at the Scappoose Annual Town Meeting and hear the State of the City Address from Mayor Joe Backus.

Columbia County Tree Seedlings and Planting Q&A
2026-03-07 18:00 - 19:00
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 and best practices for planting. Please register using the link to receive the Zoom meeting invitation. Reach out to Jake Barker for any questions or help registering: jake.barker@oregonstate.edu

Turtle and Amphibian Forum
2026-03-11 16:00 - 18:00
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 and more!
This forum is a follow up to 1st Turtle and Amphibian Forum
Presenters:

Susan Barnes Regional Wildlife Conservation Biologist West Region (NW)
Jon Hakim Herpetologist of Wild Columbia
Aleta Quinn Co-Author of “THE RESILIENT REMNANT IN A HUMAN-ALTERED LANDSCAPE: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES OF COLUMBIA COUNTY, OREGON”

Registration is required

Common Misconceptions of Herbicide in Restoration
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00
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

McCormick Park Volunteer Work Party
2026-03-28 09:00 - 12:30 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
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.

Soil School
2026-04-04 08:15 - 15:05 | Portland Community College Rock Creek Event Center, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
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 4, 2026 | 8:15 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
All sessions are in-person
Portland Community College Rock Creek Event Center
17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229

Mason Bee Class
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
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.

Register Here

Nob Hill Nature Park Volunteer Work Party
2026-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Helens Waste Water Treatment Plant – Nob Hill Work Party Meeting Location, 451 Plymouth Street, St. Helens, Oregon
Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park, St Helens, OR
Volunteer Work Party – Saturday, April 4, 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, April 4, from 1 to 3 PM. We will remove lunaria and blackberries, and add 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; some also are provided. This work party takes place rain or shine. Meet at kiosk across from the city water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street, in St Helens. All are welcome.
Pre-registration is requested by Friday, April 3 by emailing Scappoose Bay Watershed Council: info@scappoosebay-wc.org. For day of event, call 503-349-8586. We look forward to seeing you!

Council Board Meeting (April 2026)
2026-04-08 19:00 - 21:00
April 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 (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office)
Click Here to join the meeting

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 list here
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

Community Volunteer Ivy Pull Work Party
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join us on April 18th 10 am – 12 noon with the Friends of Botanical Gardens for a Community Volunteer Ivy Pull Work Party.
SBWC will provide tools, gloves, and snacks. Please wear weather appropriate clothing and bring a reusable water bottle.
On-Street Parking on Belton Road or nearby at Elks Lodge – Meet at Trailhead Sign

Earth Day Planting
2026-04-25 07:30 - 09:00 | Heritage Park, 52469 Southeast 2nd Street, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us for our Second Annual Earth Day Planting on April 25th from 7:30 am- 9:00 am on the Crown Zellerbach Trail. We will meet at Heritage Park at 7:30 am for check-in and then head to the intersection of the Crown Zellerbach Trail and Miller Road. Tools and gloves will be provided. Please wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle!
Registration is required: Sign Up Now!

CCMGA Spring Garden Fair
2026-05-02 09:00 - 15:00
Columbia County Master Gardener Association’s 29th Annual Spring Gardener Fair
May 2, 2026 9 am – 3 pm at the Columbia County Fairgrounds Pavilion
4,140 tomatoes, 1584 hot & mild peppers plants on sale, only $3 each
$1 raffle tickets, drawings every 30 minutes
Plant Clinic * Local Vendor * Rain or Shine * cash/checks only * ATM on-site * Free Parking * Free Admission
SBWC will be there as a vendor with our Natural Resource CTE High School students selling vegetable starts.

Scappoose Bay Marina Trail Work Party
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420-2 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR, 97053, United States
Join SBWC at the Scappoose Bay Marina on Saturday, May 9th from 10 am to 12 pm for a nature trail cleanup!

Remove invasive plants such as English Ivy, Herb Robert, Holly, and more
Tools and gloves will be provided
Please wear closed toed shoes and dress for the weather
Meet at Scappoose Bay Watershed Council office, located next to the The Paddle Shack
We will provide Parking Passes!

Register Here

Council Board Meeting (May 2026)
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00
May 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 (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office)
Click Here to join the meeting

McCormick Park Volunteer Work Party
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
You’re invited! Join the Friends of McCormick Park for their summer work party!

We’ll be weeding, mulching, and watering new plantings and surveying the site for any missed or new Scotch Broom. Depending on group size, we might tackle a patch of invasive Periwinkle and Blackberry in preparation for fall planting.

No prior experience is necessary. Youth age 15+ may participate without an adult present. Younger kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting Location: Trail Head near BMX Track, Follow the signs!

Accessibility: The worksite isn’t far from either parking area and plenty of free parking is available. The work area ranges from flat and grassy to muddy and sloped.

Provided: Small selection of tools

Please bring: Your own water, sun/raingear, gloves, empty jugs for watering plants, and tools (shovel, trowel, pruning shears) as supplies are limited.

Schedule:
9:00 AM – Check in
9:15 AM – Introductions & project orientation
9:30 AM – Work begins! Removal weeding, mulching, and watering around new plantings.
12:00 PM – End of event.

We hope to see you there! Please register for the event here: https://arcg.is/veOSC1

Council Board Meeting (June 2026)
2026-06-10 19:00 - 21:00
June 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 (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office)
Click Here to join the meeting

McCormick Park Volunteer Work Party
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00 | McCormick Park, 475 S 18th St, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
You’re invited! Join the Friends of McCormick Park for their summer work party!

Friends of McCormick Park has been granted a habitat kit from the Xerces Society! This event will largely be focused on clearing invasive black berry and periwinkle for fall planting.No prior experience is necessary. Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present. Younger kids must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting Location: NE exercise Trail, near the intersection of Old Portland Rd and 18th.
Accessibility: The worksite isn’t far from either parking area and plenty of free parking is available. The project area ranges from flat and grassy to muddy and sloped.
Provided: Small selection of tools
Please bring: Your own water, sun/raingear, gloves, and tools (shovel, trowel, pruning shears) as supplies are limited.
9:00 AM – Check in9:15 AM – Introductions & project orientation
9:30 AM – Work begins! Removal weeding, mulching, and watering around new plantings.
12:00 PM – End of event

Register Here

Scappoose Bird Watching Event
2026-09-19 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: September 19th 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
