Ash Creek Apprenticeship/Volunteer Day
2024-07-23 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 | OR
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.
Click here to join the online meeting
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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.
Click here to register

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!
Click Here to Register

32nd Annual Kiwanis Day Breakers Children's' Fair
2024-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 | OR
Join us at the 32nd Annual Kiwanis Day Breakers Children’s’ Fair located at McBride Elementary School.
‘The Childrens’ Fair is a free, fun and informative event for children and their families. Admission and
all activities are free to the several thousand who attend. It is designed as a safe event that is non-
commercial, non-political, and secular. While children are enjoying themselves, adults can have the
opportunity to become familiar with and gather knowledge from a wide variety of agencies and
services. Entertainment will occur throughout the day. ‘

Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2024-11-02 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 2, from 1 to 3 PM. We need help to pull ivy and put in native plants at the lower park.

Nob Hill Nature Park is an oak woodland overlooking the Columbia River. The Friends need help to remove invasive English ivy and blackberries and put in new native 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, November 1 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!

Habitat Connectivity Forum
2024-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 | OR
Join us November 13th for our Habitat Connectivity Forum!
Register for the event using this link:
https://arcg.is/1u49WS1

Council Board Meeting (December 2024)
2024-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | OR
December Board Meeting
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.
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 online meeting

Local Environmental Health Forum
2025-01-22 16:00 - 18:00 | OR
Join us on January 22nd from 4 – 6 pm via Zoom to learn about local environmental health programs and updates:

Healthy Fish Consumption Program
DEQ Cleanup Program: Armstrong site
Total Daily Maximum Load (TMDL) Program

Register Here

Council Board Meeting (February 2025)
2025-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
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 (i.e., not in person at the SBWC office)
Click here to join the online meeting

Dig it, Plant it, Do it Again! Volunteer Planting at Scappoose Veteran's Park
2025-03-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Veterans Park – Scappoose, Or, 52590 Captain Roger Kucera Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Plant trees in Veteran’s Park to continue our work to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of South Scappoose Creek in partnership with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.
Pre-registration is required.
This event is hosted by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for more information or to register for the event: Click Here

Pruning Fruit Trees Workshop
2025-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Rd, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Presented by OSU Extension Service: Learn expert techniques to keep your fruit trees healthy and productive, plus get valuable tips on tool cleaning and care. Bring your own tools for personalised guidance and practice. Registration required.
Click Here for more information and to register

Rose Pruning Workshop
2025-03-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Master Gardener Demonstration Garden Columbia County Fairgrounds, 58892 Saulser Rd, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Join OSU Extension Columbia County for a hands-on rose pruning workshop! Discover expert techniques to keep your roses thriving, along with essential tips on tool cleaning and care. Bring your own goat skin gloves, hand pruners, or small loppers for a hands-on experience! Registration required.
Click Here for more information and to register

Fish Passage Forum
2025-03-12 16:00 - 18:00 | OR
SBWC presents our March Fish Passage Forum on Wednesday, March 12th from 4 pm to 6 pm via Zoom. Learn all about fish passage barriers including ODFW restoration priorities, how fish passages are engineered. and local fish passage projects that have been completed in the Scappoose Bay watershed.
Presenters:

Dave Stewart – Fish Habitat Restoration Biologist at Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
John Dvosky – Principal Scientist at Waterways Consulting, INC
Rachell Meyers – Executive Director at Scappoose Bay Watershed Council

Register Here

Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop
2025-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Columbia County OSU Extension Office, 505 North Columbia River Highway, St Helens, OR, 97051, United States
Discover the art of fruit tree grafting at our hands-on workshop hosted by the Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County! Learn essential grafting techniques and leave with both new skills and your very own grafted apple tree!
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required!
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your gardening skills. Bring your bypass pruners and grafting knife (if you have them, not mandatory!) and join us for an afternoon of learning and fun. 🌿✂️
Sign up now before the class is full!
Register Here

Soil School 2025
2025-04-05 08:30 - 15:00 | Portland Community College Rock Creek Event Center, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
Soil School is a day-long workshop that includes multiple sessions on a wide variety of topics – all having to do with soil. Soil School is a great event for beginning, intermediate, and advanced home gardeners and curious farmers. Soil School is presented by West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District.
Registration is required, and includes breakfast and lunch for $35. Scholarships are available, see the registration page for more information.

Mason Bee Class
2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States

Volunteer Work Party at Nob Hill Nature Park
2025-04-05 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, April 5, 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, April 4 by calling Scappoose Bay Watershed Council at 503-397-7904 (tel:503-397-7904). Or e-mail to: info@scappoosebay-wc.org. We look forward to seeing you!

Native Plant Nursery - Volunteer Session
2025-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Native Plant Nursery, 33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us on April 7th from 4 pm to 6 pm for a Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Session to help us gear up for our April 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

Council Board Meeting (April 2025)
2025-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
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 online meeting

Spring Native Plant Sale 2025
2025-04-12 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).
Available plant list
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

Earth Day Tree Planting
2025-04-26 07:30 - 10:00 | Heritage Park, 52469 Southeast 2nd Street, Scappoose, OR, 97056, United States
Join us on April 26th from 7:30 am- 10:00 am for an Earth Day Tree Planting 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!

Air Curtain Incinerator at Scappoose Airport
2025-05-13 11:30 - 14:00 | OR
Learn about the uses of an Air Curtain Incinerator (ACI) in wood sanitization, fuels reduction, and pollution reduction in both private and public land management. There will be two demonstration times: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:00 – 2:00 PM
What You’ll Learn

Active demonstration of an ACI
Benefits of ACI vs open burnings
Restoration project goals
Biochar uses in land management

This event is hosted by Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District and registration is required
Register Here

Council Board Meeting (May 2025)
2025-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
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 online meeting
