Nursery Volunteer Day- Monday Nights
2023-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
SBWC Nursery Volunteer Day
Join us at the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council Native Plant Nursery Monday nights from 6-8 PM to help us care for our numerous native trees, shrubs and flowering plants!
There are many tasks that are accomplished each week at the Nursery which may include:

Weeding container plantings
Transplanting or potting up native plants
Propagating native plants for our nursery inventory
Fertilizing, watering and much much more!

If you are interested in volunteering please contact our Nursery Manager Alex Monroy at (503) 298-5440. Or you can email Alex at resourcemanager@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Nursery Volunteer Day- Thursday Mornings
2023-08-17 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-24 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
SBWC Nursery Volunteer Day
Join us at the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council Native Plant Nursery every Thursday morning from 9 AM- 12 PM to help us care for our numerous native trees, shrubs and flowering plants!
There are many tasks that are accomplished each week at the Nursery which may include:

Weeding container plantings
Transplanting or potting up native plants
Propagating native plants for our nursery inventory
Fertilizing, watering and much much more!

If you are interested in volunteering please contact our Nursery Manager Alex Monroy at (503) 298-5440. Or you can email Alex at resourcemanager@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Council Board Meeting (September 2023-Conference Call)
2023-09-13 19:00 - 21:00
September Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Usual topics include updates on current projects and the nursery, plus regular business requirements. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Council Board Meeting (October 2023-Conference Call)
2023-10-11 19:00 - 21:00
October Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Usual topics include updates on current projects and the nursery, plus regular business requirements. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Native Plant Nursery Sale - October 2023
2023-10-14 09:00 - 14:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Please join us at our Native Plant Nursery Sale on October 14
The sale offers many native plants, at great prices, ready for your landscape. Our Staff and volunteers will be available to help chose 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).
We will follow current health guidelines in place on the day of the sale.
To find helpful information about our plants and availability at the sale, see Native Plant Nursery website

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

For more information, contact our Resource Manager at resourcemanager@scappoosebay-wc.org or (503) 298-5440.

Advisory Forum (November 2023-Conference Call)
2023-11-08 16:00 - 17:30
November Advisory Forum- Shade Our Streams
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. The topic of this meeting will be our new Shade Our Streams program which is in development. We will have guest speakers from Portland’s Backyard Habitat program, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Council Board Meeting (November 2023-Conference Call)
2023-11-08 19:00 - 21:00
November Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Usual topics include updates on current projects and the nursery, plus regular business requirements. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Council Board Meeting (December 2023-Conference Call)
2023-12-13 19:00 - 21:00
December Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Usual topics include updates on current projects and the nursery, plus regular business requirements. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Council Advisory Board Meeting (February 2024)
2024-02-14 16:00 - 17:30
February Advisory Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
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The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm. This meeting will review the Strategic action plan, and have a climate resiliency presentation from ODFW. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Volunteer Work Party at Veterans Park
2024-03-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Veterans Park – Scappoose, Or, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join SBWC on Saturday, March 2nd, 10am-1pm for our volunteer work party at Veterans Park in Scappoose, Oregon.

This work party will include moving mulch by wheelbarrow or buckets, to spread around previously planted trees and shrubs.
We will also be daylighting/weeding around the trees and shrubs. By doing this, it will help make the area look better but most importantly will help the plants we have put in thrive better! *Please read statement near the bottom for this part of our work party*
Veterans Park is part of an ongoing restoration project between SBWC, the City of Scappoose, and in partnership with LCEP.
Please come prepared for rainy weather, boots and raincoats are highly recommended! We will provide all needed tools, gloves, as well as water and snacks!
Meet at the large covered area next to the playground.

*At this volunteer session we will be utilizing clippers and sharper tools, to be safe we ask that all children under 12 years old be supervised/assisted by an adult.
Please RSVP ahead so we can accurately accommodate for everyone that will be there!
Also feel free to contact us for any information on this volunteer work party at 503-397-7904. Or e-mail to: info@scappoosebay-wc.org.

Turtle and Amphibian Forum
2024-03-13 16:00 - 18:00
Turtle and Amphibian Forum
March 13th at 4pm via Zoom
Do you live near a pond or stream? Have turtles on your property? Want to learn what you can do to better support turtles and wildlife? Please join us!
This forum will include presentations from:

Susan Barnes with ODFW
Jane Hartline of Sauvie Island Natives
Jon Hakim of Wild Columbia

Zoom link:
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Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2024-04-06 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Helens Waste Water Treatment Plant – Nob Hill Work Party Meeting Location, 451 Plymouth Street, St. Helens, Oregon
Join the Friends of Nob Hill Nature Park and SBWC on Saturday, April 6th, 1-3 pm for the semi-annual volunteer work party at Nob Hill Nature Park.

Nob Hill Nature Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River. The Friends need help to pull invasive English ivy and put in new plants donated by SBWC.
Dress for the weather, including rain gear if needed. Please bring gloves, tools, water and snack items. This work party takes place rain or shine.
Meet at kiosk across from city’s water treatment plant at 451 Plymouth Street, in St Helens. All are welcome.

Pre-registration is requested by Friday, April 5 by calling Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904. Or e-mail to: info@scappoosebay-wc.org. For day of event, call 503-349-8586. We look forward to seeing you!

Council Board Meeting (April 2024)
2024-04-10 19:00 - 20:00
April Advisory Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 8:00pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Native Plant Nursery Sale - April 2024
2024-04-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Please join us at our Native Plant Nursery Sale on April 13
The sale offers many native plants, at great prices, ready for your landscape. Our Staff and volunteers will be available to help chose 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).
We will follow current health guidelines in place on the day of the sale.
To find helpful information about our plants and availability at the sale, see Native Plant Nursery website

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

For more information, contact our Project Manager at projectmanager@scappoosebay-wc.org or (503) 308-8605.

Nature Trail Cleanup
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420-2 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR, 97053, United States
Join SBWC at the Scappoose Bay Marina on Saturday, May 18th from 11am to 2pm for a nature trail cleanup!

We will be working along the nature trail at the Scappoose Bay Marina to remove invasive’s and cleaning up area’s along the trails.
Tools and gloves will be provided, as well as drinks and snacks!
Please dress for the weather, including rain gear if needed.
Meet at Scappoose Bay Watershed Council office, located next to the Next Adventure Kayak shop.

Please email or call to RSVP ahead, or if you have any questions in advance!
info@scappoosebay-wc.org
Project Manager: (503)-308-8605

We look forward to seeing you!

Council Board Meeting (June 2024)
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00
June Advisory Board Meeting
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 7:00 pm – 8:00pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Ash Creek Apprenticeship/Volunteer Day
2024-07-23 08:30 - 14:30 | Veterans Park – Scappoose, Or, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us on July 23rd for a wonderful volunteer opportunity at Veterans Park.

Who: You!
What: Mulching around plants and weeding within our restoration site.
Where: Veterans Park in Scappoose
When: July 23rd from 8:30am to 2:30pm

At this event we will have a wonderful group of apprentices from Ash Creek Forest Management helping us with our restoration site, this will be primarily to help them with learning fundamental skills and hands on skills training!
We would love to open this opportunity up to the public for those that may want to join in and volunteer with us! Feel free to come and go any time within the time frame we will be there.
Scappoose Veterans Park Address: 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR 97056
Questions:
Email projectmanager@scappoosebay-wc.org or call/text me at (503)-308-8605

Clatskanie Farmer Collective's Pollination Celebration
2024-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Clatskanie Cope’s Park, 300 Park St, Clatskanie, oregon, 97061, United States
This month we are excited to be attending the Clatskanie Farmer Collective’s Pollination Celebration.
Visit our booth to talk about native plants and their importance to native pollinators, as well as the opportunity to purchase your own native plants!
Check out the Clatskanie Farmers Collective Website for more information and events
https://clatskaniefarmercollective.org

Purple Loosestrife Event
2024-08-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Scappoose Bay Marina, 57420-2 Old Portland Rd., Warren, OR, 97053, United States
Join us for a surveying and weed pulling kayak adventure. We will be surveying the Scappoose Bay for the invasive weed, Purple Loosestrife. Come prepared in kayaking clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. We will launch from the Scappoose Bay Marina with kayaks provided by Next Adventure Scappoose Bay Paddle Sports Center.
Please make sure to RSVP ahead a the following link: https://www.addevent.com/event/jV22224032

Vernonia Salmon Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Hawkins Park, Vernonia, 930 Park drive, Vernonia, OR, 97064, United States
Stop by our booth, say hi, and check out what native plants we have for you to purchase, as we join the 22nd annual Salmon Festival in Vernonia Oregon!
There will be food, music, vendors, art auction, and family-friendly activities that can all be found at Hawkins Park on Saturday, October 5th starting at 10 am.

Plant Sale Volunteer Session
2024-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us Monday, October 7th as we prepare for our annual Fall Plant Sale!
During this volunteer session we will be focusing on any last minute details that need done before our sale on October 12th.

Weeding plants or walkways
Cleanup of equipment (pots, wagons, plants, etc)
Moving plants around/staging

Where: Our Native Plant Nursery behind the Scappoose High School
When: October 7th from 4pm to 6pm
This volunteer session is open to all ages, and we welcome everyone to join us!

Council Board Meeting (October 2024)
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00
October Advisory Board Meeting: Grants and Technical Assistance
Video Conference Call for Public Attendees
Please note: The Public is invited to attend via a conference call (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office).
The Council Board meets on the second Wednesday evening of every month. This meeting is scheduled from 4:00 pm – 5:00pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. If you have questions prior to the call, please email info@scappoosebay-wc.org.
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Plant Sale Volunteer Session
2024-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us Friday, October 11th as we prepare for our annual Fall Plant Sale!
This will be our last volunteer session specific to the Fall Plant sale on October 12th.

Last minute touch-ups
Cleanup of equipment (pots, wagons, plants, etc)
Staging signs/information for plants

Where: Our Native Plant Nursery behind the Scappoose High School
When: October 11th from 10am to 2pm
This volunteer session is open to all ages, and we welcome everyone to join us!

Fall Plant Sale 2024
2024-10-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
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).
We will follow current health guidelines in place on the day of the sale.
To find helpful information about our plants and availability at the sale, see Native Plant Nursery website

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

For more information, contact our Project Manager at projectmanager@scappoosebay-wc.org or (503) 308-8605.

Mason Bee Harvest Class
2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.
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Clip and Plant: Propagation Workshop
2024-10-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District for a hands-on Propagation Workshop in Scappoose! Discover the beauty of native plants with fellow nature lovers in this interactive workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, you’ll learn how to identify and collect plant cuttings on a guided forest walk. Afterward, we’ll process your cuttings at the Scappoose Bay Watershed Council nursery so you can take home your own little piece of nature. Whether you’re looking to grow your plant collection or swap gardening tips, this is a great way to connect with the outdoors and your community. Don’t miss out!
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