Calling all gardeners– from aspiring to advanced–to Soil School 2024! The event offers 8 sessions taught by experts to learn about how improving soil health improves plant, garden, and habitat health. $35 covers the whole day, plus breakfast and lunch. Scholarships are available, see details and registration link below.
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
All sessions are in-person
Portland Community College Rock Creek Event Center
17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229
Email eleanor@wmswcd.org to request translation or accessibility services.
Registration Closed
Agenda for Soil School 2024
Opening Session: It’s ALL about SOIL! with James Cassidy, Oregon State University
Breakout Session 1
• Four Principles of Soil Health, Theresa Brehm, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Mosses and Mycelium for Pollinators, Pollution, and More! Keiran Sikdar, WEST Consultants, Inc.
Breakout Session 2
• Gardening to Support Pollinators Year-Round, Matthew Shephard, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
• Mushrooms & Your Garden, Catherine Creech, Mt Hood Community College
Breakout Session 3
• Simple Practices for Managing Stormwater, Rachel Dvorsky, Stormwater Stars
• Integrated Pest Management for Common Garden Pests, Thomas Jima, Oregon State University
Breakout Session 4: Outdoors Session
• From Gravel to Garden Tour: Washington County Master Gardeners
• Soil Trailer Demonstration: Theresa Brehm, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
