We’re excited to share the latest updates from West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District! As February unfolds, we have some fantastic events coming up that you won’t want to miss.

First, we’re opening registration for Soil School 2025—a symposium-style day of learning designed to help you understand and improve the health of your soil and ecosystems around your home. Additionally, we’re offering Weed Watchers, a workshop aimed at helping you identify and manage invasive plant species in our area. Also, be sure to check out our latest article to see where you can access local agriculture in our District.

Keep reading for more details, and we look forward to connecting with you soon!

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Upcoming Events

-listed in chronological order-

• Watershed Wide 3/15/25
  Registration Now Open
  Join us in supporting Tryon Creek Watershed Council’s largest volunteer event of the year, on March 15 from 9- noon. Our urban conservationist will be leading planting and invasive plant removal at the Lewis and Clark site, but volunteer wherever calls to you! The day ends with a pizza party! RSVP appreciated.
• Soil School 4/5/25
  Registration now open
  Register now for a great day of Soil School with many expert speakers at PCC Rock Creek. If you’re a new or seasoned gardener or curious about soil health for landscaping, stormwater solutions, or other reasons, be sure to sign up. Registration includes breakfast and lunch. $35, registration required.
• Weed Watchers Workshop 4/9/25
  Registration Now Open
  Our invasive species program manager is bringing plant specimens (and free pizza) to a dinnertime workshop at Tryon Creek State Natural Area Nature Center. Learn about how to identify and report priority weeds and make your neighborhood more beautiful. Hosted with Tryon Creek Watershed Council and Friends of Tryon Creek. Free, RSVP appreciated
• Save the date: Skyline Ridge Wildfire-Ready Workshop 5/3/25
  Learn how to make your home and land wildfire-resilient with hands-on workshops from Portland Fire & Rescue, Oregon State Fire Marshall, and West Multnomah SWCD. Tailored to the forested communities in the West Hills/Tualatin Mountains. Free registration will be on wmswcd.org when it opens, and published in this newsletter.
  
  

News from the District

Find CSAs, Farmers Markets, and Farms in Your Area: We’ve compiled opportunities to sign up for CSAs, find farmers markets, or visit farmstands in the West Multnomah SWCD service area–supporting local farmers and eating fresh! If you live outside that area, we encourage that you check out PNWCSA.org to find CSAs and farms near you!