Posts by WMSWCD Admin
You’re Invited: West Multnomah SWCD Annual Meeting
Join us for our 2026 Annual Meeting! This is a time to mix and mingle with West Multnomah SWCD’s staff and board, enjoy some vegetarian appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks with us! Organizational partners and community members are welcome to come to learn about what we’re proud of from the last year. Date & Time: Tuesday,…
Read MoreRegister for Fall 2026 Stormwater Stars Workshops & Workshop with Depave
Stormwater Stars is a landscape improvement and education program that supports managing rainwater where we live, work, and play. By partnering with local residents, small businesses, and community organizations, West Multnomah SWCD’s Stormwater Stars supports the creation of landscapes that slow, soak, and filter stormwater. These improvements also promote healthier soils, enhance the look and…
Read MoreFarmers Breakfast Series: Nov 6, Dec 11, Feb 19
What: Farmer BreakfastWhen: 8am-10am on November 6, December 11, February 19Where: Sauvie Island Grange,14443 NW Charlton Rd, PortlandHow: It’s free! We’re hosting a series of casual farmer breakfast to bring together local growers to talk with each other and experts, including our soil health expert from West Multnomah SWCD, Scott Gall. We’d love to create…
Read MoreSplash Grant Recipients, September 2026
We are happy to announce the third round of our Splash Grants, awarded in September 2026. In total, these organizations were granted $2,807. These organizations make a Splash—putting a small grant to big use and bettering their landscape and/or community. Congratulations, we can’t wait to see what you do! Check our Splash Grant page for…
Read MoreFarmers Breakfast & Help with Deer 8/28
What: Farmer BreakfastWhen: August 28, 9-11amWhere: Sauvie Island Grange,14443 NW Charlton Rd, PortlandHow: It’s free! We’re hosting a casual farmer breakfast to bring together local growers to talk with each other and experts, including our soil health expert from West Multnomah SWCD, Scott Gall. Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife staff will also be there…
Read MoreSplash Grant Recipients, Spring 2026
We are happy to announce the first and second rounds of our Splash Grants awarded between the grant’s launch in February and the end of June, 2026. In total, these organizations were granted $8,500. Congratulations, we can’t wait to see what you do! Check our Splash Grant page for current grant deadlines, limits, and details.…
Read MoreGet Wildfire-Ready at Tryon Creek Workshop August 29
We are excited to offer a new event for community members in the Tryon Creek area and nearby neighborhoods. This free, interactive event features four sessions led by local experts who will share practical steps to strengthen your property’s wildfire resilience and help your household stay safe and ready for an emergency. Local agencies will…
Read MoreGet Wildfire Ready at Skyline Ridge Workshop September 19
Join us and your neighbors at our second Skyline Ridge Wildfire-Ready Workshop. We are proud to offer this event for community members in the Skyline Ridge area and surrounding neighborhoods. This day-long event offers three workshops from local experts on how to increase the chance of your family and your home surviving a wildfire and…
Read MorePlanting for the Future: Adapting our Forests to Climate Change
It has been another warm winter and spring in the Pacific Northwest leading to low mountain snowpack (a third of normal levels) according to NOAA’s National Climate Report for February 2026. Our recent weather patterns continue trends we’ve seen for decades now – the climate is changing and it’s actively shaping our forests. Oregon’s climate…
Read MoreSeeking Candidates for Our Board of Directors
Do you love where you live? Are you interested in protecting natural spaces, plants, and animals in your area? Are you passionate about locally grown food? Do you want to give back to your community? Would you like a say in how tax dollars are spent? If so, West Multnomah SWCD’s Board of Directors could…
Read MoreWelcome to Our 2026 Interns
We are excited to welcome our 2026 interns, who join us for a term from April through early October. They work on a variety of projects, from conservation plans and technical work in the office to site visits and invasives removal in our district. Welcome to the team, Gillian and Gabrielle! They each shared a…
Read MoreFarmers Breakfast & Help with Deer 4/24
What: Farmer BreakfastWhen: April 24, 8-9amWhere: Sauvie Island Grange,14443 NW Charlton Rd, PortlandHow: It’s free! We’re hosting a casual farmer breakfast to bring together local growers to talk with each other and experts, including our soil health expert from West Multnomah SWCD, Scott Gall. Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife staff will also be there…
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