Beneficial Insects

Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates that work around the clock to protect your garden from pests. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive, and also learn about a few invasive insects to keep an eye out for. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.

·         Saturday, 9/23 from 9:00 – 11:30am at Oregon Food Bank- 7900 NE 33^rd Ave

Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden

Learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and discover which plants can help attract and support them. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.

·         Wednesday, 10/11 from 6:00-8:30pm at the Kennedy School Community Room – 5723 NE 33^rd Ave

·         Wednesday, 11/19 from 6:00-8:30pm at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park – 7040 NE 47^th Ave

Native Plants

Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants! Discover Portland’s most common native plant communities, learn which species do well in similar growing conditions, and get tips to help them thrive. A slideshow will highlight characteristics and desired growing conditions of local favorite native groundcovers, shrubs and trees. Register online at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call 503-222-7645 for more information.

·         Thursday, 11/2 from 6:00-8:30pm at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park – 7040 NE 47^th Av