Clark County
Tsugawa Nursery: 410 E. Scott Ave., Woodland. Events are free unless noted. * Register: http://tsugawanursery.com/events.htm or 360-225-8750.
o Coffee and koi: 11 a.m. Aug. 10. Brian Drake will lead a discussion on how to be a hands-on koi keeper.
o Summertime bonsai maintenance for beginners: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17. Staff will share their knowledge and advice for keeping your bonsai in top shape during summer and demonstrate for you just what that means.
Shorty’s Garden and Home: 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. Free. * Register: 360-892-7880.
o Sexy succulents: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 10. Join Piet of T&L Nurseries and discover the world of succulents that are great for containers and dry areas.
o Canning vegetables, meat, fish and poultry: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17. Clark County Master Food Preservers will discuss the pressure canning process, why it is necessary and the safe steps to using a pressure canner. Pressure canner gauge testing will be provided; bring your lid with dial gauge, rubber gasket/ring and safety plug.
o Deer-resistant plants: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17. Learn to design your landscape with varieties that are naturally not that appetizing to deer.
Go Green and Clean: 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Columbia Room, Level 1. Learn how to replace expensive and potentially toxic cleaners for a healthier environment for your family and pets. Watershed Stewards of Clark County will provide tips on green cleaning using inexpensive household products. Free.
o Cutting Gardens: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24. Learn about the vast array of perennials available for creating your own cutting garden.
StreamTeam Knotweed Treatment: 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14, 17 and 28. Volunteers needed to help remove weeds in the Salmon Creek watershed. Training and equipment provided. Must be 18 or older. * Register: streamteam@clarkpud.com, 360-992-8585.
Washington State University Extension Clark County master gardener volunteer training: The 12-week training begins Sept. 4 and continues Wednesdays through Nov. 27 from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Upon completion, new volunteers are expected to complete a 50-hour internship in their first year and serve 35 hours yearly thereafter to maintain certification. Cost: $245. * Register: http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/mg/educationProgram.html
Mount St. Helens Flora and Fauna: 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at CASEE, Room 205, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn about the flora and fauna at Mount St. Helens. NatureScaping classes are free for members, or $15 for nonmembers. * Register: info@naturescaping.org or hannahfa70@yahoo.com
Fort Vancouver Rose Society meeting: 7 to 9 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Clark County Genealogy Annex, 7165 Grand Blvd. Free. * 360-696-1331.
Camas-Washougal Community Garden Club: 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month, Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., Camas. * 360-210-8012
Minnehaha Garden Gate Club: 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Minnehaha Grange, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Blvd. * 360-992-2939.
Vancouveria Garden Club: 12:30 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, Covington House, 4201 Main St. * 360-936-6515.
Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society: 2:30 p.m. third Mondays, Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. * 360-696-9617.
Send information to homeandgarden@columbian.com.
