4th Annual Pleasant Valley PLANT SWAP
17625 S.E. Foster Rd. Gresham, OR 97080
Saturday April 29, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Rain or shine, gardeners gather to share and exchange plants and knowledge with all. The Plant Swap is hosted at Pleasant Valley Grade School. The main parking lot is on Richey Road just north of Foster. The site offers parking, and a small breezeway area with restrooms.
Contact: Duane Werner, cell phone: 503-784-4528
Or email at duane_werner@frontier.com
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS: NO SALES, Only exchanges and freebies, please. Tailgating Encouraged. Bring your plants from Propagation; grown from seeds, shovel pruned, reseeded plants, or extras from a large nursery purchase. Size doesn’t matter. The format for the trade is like a tailgate party. Traders exchange expert gardening information as well as plant materials. In two hours all the deals are sealed. We have plenty of parking. Label your plants with botanical and common names, color, height, width, etc. if possible. Pictures are also great.
FREE STUFF: The last half hour (11:30–12:00) you MAY be able to pick up some free plants from gardeners that are willing to give it away. Many gardeners generously share plants from the abundance of their gardens. This is an excellent way to begin your garden and an excellent way to thin out that giant patch of Shasta Daisies, etc.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO TRADE: Cookies, chocolate, or breakfast items work like money at the Plant Swap!
Rain or shine, gardeners gather to share and exchange
plants and knowledge with all.
Looking for a way to give back this Earth Day? Join Friends of Nadaka to restore a healthy habitat at Nadaka Nature Park Saturday April 22nd 9 AM-12 PM. We will be removing invasive species such as English Ivy from the 10 acre forested portion of the park. The event will start with a brief lesson on native and invasive plant species.
Tools, gloves, and light refreshments will be provided. Dress to work in natural areas: long pants and closed-toe sturdy shoes. Please bring a water bottle and a friend! Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Garden Weeding/Cleanup.
Register Here: http://www.solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/nadaka-nature-park-cleanup
Date & Time: Saturday April 22nd 9 AM -12 PM
Location: Nadaka Nature Park
17615 NE Glisan St. Gresham Oregon 97230
Meet at the picnic structure on the NE Glisan Street side of the park.
Contact: Monica- Nadaka Nature Park Coordinator at monica@friendsofnadaka.org or 503-956-8558.
There are two locations for parking.
1) St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church parking lot next to Nadaka Nature Park located at 17405 NE Glisan Street Gresham, OR 97230.
2) Nadaka Nature Park’s north entrance is at NE Pacific Street and 176th. You may park in the neighborhood and follow the path through the forest to get to the picnic structure.
Explore the benefits of gardening with Native plants! Discover Portland’s most common native plant communities, learn which species do well together, and get tips to help them thrive! A slideshow will highlight their unique features and desired growing conditions so you can decide which plants will work best in your own yard.
Register online at: www.emswcd.org/workshops
When: Thursday, May 4th 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church 17405 NE Glisan St, Portland, 97230.
Contact: Katie Meckes at 503-222-7645 or Monica McAllister- monica@friendsofnadaka.org, 503-956-8558
This class is hosted in partnership by Friends of Nadaka, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, and St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church.
EGG HUNT AT NADAKA PARK Friday, April 14 From 4:00-5:30 P.M.
Address: 17550 NE PACIFIC ST. PORTLAND, OR 97230