Name: * Beneficial Insects in the Garden
Start: 2020-8-15T10:00:00
End: 2020-8-15T12:00:00
Location: PCC Rock Creek Bldg. 4, Room 103 then WCMGA Education Garden

For a PDF list of all Free Monthly Lectures and In the Garden Series (IGS) events click here: IGS 2020 Schedule (PDF)

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sat15aug10:00 am12:00 pmEvent Cancelled* Beneficial Insects in the GardenSusan Albright & Sue Ryburn, Master Gardeners10:00 am - 12:00 pm 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229Events:In The Garden Series -- Education Garden at PCC

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Approximately 97% of insect species in our home landscapes are beneficial or “innocent bystanders”, yet often we seek to rid ourselves of them by resorting to insecticides. Learn about beneficial

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Approximately 97% of insect species in our home landscapes are beneficial or “innocent bystanders”, yet often we seek to rid ourselves of them by resorting to insecticides. Learn about beneficial insects found in our gardens, how they help and ways we can attract them to our garden. Gardeners of all ages (children and adults) are invited to attend. We will start at Bldg. 4, Room 103 and then take a short walk to the WCMGA Education Garden to see insects
in action.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

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saturday august 15 10:00am - saturday august 15 12:00pm

Location
PCC Rock Creek Bldg. 4, Room 103 then WCMGA Education Garden
17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229

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tue01sep6:50 pm8:00 pm* Grow a Greener Lawn Weston Miller, Community and Urban Horticulture Extension Agent6:50 pm - 8:00 pm 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005Events:Free Monthly Lecture

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Learn the latest on establishing, renovating and maintaining turf through time-tested tips practiced by golf course superintendents for mowing, mulching, watering, and managing weeds without toxic chemicals. Discover eco-lawns, and

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Learn the latest on establishing, renovating and maintaining turf through time-tested tips practiced by golf course superintendents for mowing, mulching, watering, and managing weeds without toxic chemicals. Discover eco-lawns, and learn where to get more information on low-input lawn care.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

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tuesday september 1 6:50pm - tuesday september 1 8:00pm

Location
City of Beaverton Griffith Park Building Room 330
4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005

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tue06oct6:50 pm8:00 pm* Potential for Pollinator Conservatories Within Developed LandscapesGail Langellotto PhD Professor, OSU Department of Horticulture6:50 pm - 8:00 pm 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005Events:Free Monthly Lecture

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This presentation describes recent findings about the ecology of gardens and how to design and sustainably manage urban gardens. * Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

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This presentation describes recent findings about the ecology of gardens and how to design and sustainably manage urban gardens.

* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Time

tuesday october 6 6:50pm - tuesday october 6 8:00pm

Location
City of Beaverton Griffith Park Building Room 330
4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005

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thu22oct10:00 am12:00 pmEvent CancelledDividing DahliasBob Campbell, Master Gardener10:00 am - 12:00 pm 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007Events:In The Garden Series -- Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate

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Learn how to dig, divide and store dahlias for the winter to ensure healthy spring tubers. Includes demonstration and hands-on practice.

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Learn how to dig, divide and store dahlias for the winter to ensure healthy spring tubers. Includes demonstration and hands-on practice.

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thursday october 22 10:00am - thursday october 22 12:00pm

Location
WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate
8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007

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sat31oct10:00 am12:00 pmLawn is Gone - What’s Next?Susan Albright, Master Gardener10:00 am - 12:00 pm 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229Events:In The Garden Series -- Education Garden at PCC

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Rising interest in sustainable landscapes is prompting many homeowners to find alternatives to lawns. Come learn about a journey to replace the lawn with a pollinator-friendly, low water, low-maintenance landscape

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Rising interest in sustainable landscapes is prompting many homeowners to find alternatives to lawns. Come learn about a journey to replace the lawn with a pollinator-friendly, low water, low-maintenance landscape that incorporates a mix of drought tolerant PNW native and non-native plants. Turf removal options, plant selection and design, irrigation, care and maintenance will all be covered. After a presentation in the classroom we will walk a short distance to the WCMGA Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek to explore what we have there.

Time

saturday october 31 10:00am - saturday october 31 12:00pm

Location
PCC Rock Creek Bldg. 4, Room 103 then WCMGA Education Garden
17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229

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tue03nov6:50 pm8:00 pmGrowing Conifers--What Gardeners and Christmas Tree Growers Have In CommonChal Landgren, Christmas Tree Specialist and Professor, NWREC6:50 pm - 8:00 pm 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005Events:Free Monthly Lecture

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We'll have a look at diseases, insects and disorders of common conifers, plus discuss finding some more exotic trees.

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We’ll have a look at diseases, insects and disorders of common conifers, plus discuss finding some more exotic trees.

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tuesday november 3 6:50pm - tuesday november 3 8:00pm

Location
City of Beaverton Griffith Park Building Room 330
4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005

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tue01dec6:50 pm8:00 pmSustainable Edible Gardening John Saltveit, Home Orchard Society6:50 pm - 8:00 pm 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005Events:Free Monthly Lecture

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This presentation will cover some methods of growing delicious food in your garden that is easy to grow, nutritious, and helps make the world a more sustainable place

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This presentation will cover some methods of growing delicious food in your garden that is easy to grow, nutritious, and helps make the world a more sustainable place

Time

tuesday december 1 6:50pm - tuesday december 1 8:00pm

Location
City of Beaverton Griffith Park Building Room 330
4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005

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sat05dec10:00 am12:00 pmMason Bees: Cocoon CleaningRon Spendal, Master Gardener10:00 am - 12:00 pm 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229Events:In The Garden Series -- Education Garden at PCC

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* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

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* Class Approved for 1 hour of MG Education Credit

Time

saturday december 5 10:00am - saturday december 5 12:00pm

Location
PCC Rock Creek Bldg. 4, Room 103 then WCMGA Education Garden
17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR 97229

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Inclement Weather Cancellations: WCMGA activities and events may sometimes be canceled due to unusually severe weather.

Here are several options for checking on the status of a WCMGA event:

As soon as we know an event will be cancelled, notification will be posted here on our website, no later than 8 AM the morning of the event.
WCMGA events at the Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate –Call the THPRD Inclement Weather Hotline: 503-614-4018. THPRD also recommends visiting the THPRD.org home page, Facebook or Twitter for update closure information or listening to local media sources about closures.
WCMGA events at the Education Garden at PCC Rock Creek –Go to alert.pcc.ed

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