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The Columbian
Published: September 9, 2010, 12:00am

Clark County

Tsugawa Nursery: Free one- to two-hour seminars and events. No registration required unless noted. 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland. 360-225-8750 or http://tsugawanursery.com.

o Coffee Tasting with Doctor’s Choice Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9. Learn how to identify qualities of coffee beans roasted at Tsugawa.

o Mosaic Stepping Stone: 11 a.m. Sept. 10. Expect to get a little dirty. Fee of $20 includes costs of the supplies. Registration required.

o Fall Pond Clean-up: 11 a.m. Sept. 11. Certified pond master Doug King will offer tips on how to put a pond to rest for the fall and winter.

o Pruning Clinic: 11 a.m. Sept. 12. Learn the when, where, what and if of pruning, and what tools to use.

o Bonsai: 11 a.m. Sept. 18. Learn some of the history, techniques, growing tips and tools used in the art of bonsai.

o Fall Containers: 11 a.m. Sept. 25. Learn how to extend containers throughout the seasons, using various plants, branches and other items.

Fall Garden Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11-12 at Marshall Community Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver. Nurseries will offer trees, shrubs and flowers for fall planting. Garden art and accessories, and demonstrations related to fall planting and landscaping will be provided. Free. 360-263-8890.

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Green roof workshops: Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E. Evergreen Highway. Register: https://columbiasprings.wufoo.com/forms/september-green-roof-workshop-series/. Information: Kenneth O’Brien, 360-882-0936, ext. 225.

o Getting to Know Green Roofs: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9. Get the basics of how green roofs improve the environment, create habitat and save on energy bills. $15.

o Green Roof Tour: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11. A tour of green roofs differing in style and function in Clark County. $25.

o Green Roof Construction: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Understand the components, permits and structural needs for green roofs. $15.

o Installing a Green Roof: 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 25. Workshop. $25.

Stream stewards training: From 6 to 8:30 p.m. for three Tuesdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on six Saturdays starting Sept. 25. The goal of this six-week course is to increase awareness about geology, hydrology, riparian and wetland habitat, wildlife, water quality and stream restoration. In exchange for education, stewards volunteer at least 45 hours with the StreamTeam or one of its partners. Register: 360-992-8585 or http://www.streamteam.net.

Minnehaha Garden Gate Club, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Annual fall flower show at Minnehaha Grange, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver.

Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society: Meets at 2:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month at Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. New members and visitors welcome. 360-896-7278.

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