PITCHER PLANTS AND WATERWISE WONDERS
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Gazebo, WCMGA Learning Garden at Jenkins Estate, 8005 SW Grabhorn Rd, Beaverton, OR, 97007, United States
FREE. Registration NOT required.
Dive into the fascinating world of carnivorous and drought-tolerant plants, exploring the unique structures of pitcher plants and the diverse shapes, textures, and adaptations that allow waterwise plants to thrive. Learn a little about where some of these plants come from, their growing requirements, and how to care for them. The class will also include a brief introduction to nature journaling where you’ll learn to use simple prompts and materials to more deeply connect and engage with nature, truly see the world around you, and draw and write about what you see. You’ll get a guided tour of the Learning Garden’s pitcher plant bed and waterwise area and have the opportunity to journal about your observations in a fun, interactive environment. Bring your own journal, pens, and pencils to class or use provided paper and writing/drawing materials. No previous nature journaling experience necessary.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

*PUTTING THE GARDEN TO BED
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:00 | PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103, Building 4, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
FREE. Registration NOT required.
Fall is a great time to prepare for winter and to set up your garden for success year-round. We will share tips for landscape plants, best practices for planting trees and shrubs, tasks to prepare the vegetable and fruit garden for winter, and techniques to protect the soil. The in-class section will be followed by a visit to the WCMGA Education Garden for a demo of our tips including proper planting technique, and then a visit to the PCC RC vegetable and fruit garden to discuss techniques to prepare for winter. Helpful references will also be provided.
*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

WCMGA EDUCATION GARDEN OPEN GARDEN: Spiders, Beneficial Insects & Wildlife, Oh My!
2026-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | PCC Rock Creek Campus, WCMGA Education Garden, H48Q+4P2 Bethany, Oregon, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
FREE. Registration NOT required.
Family Friendly Event.

Join us for this fall family friendly event. Visit Community partner booths to learn about spiders, beneficial insects and wildlife in the fall and winter garden. Take part in the Spidermania Scavenger Hunt, make a Spider Pop, and learn what you can do to support wildlife in the fall and winter.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

*PLANT PI: INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST PLANTS
2026-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Master Gardener Webinar
FREE. Advance registration required.
Step into the role of a plant detective! You’ve just been assigned several puzzling plant disease cases with limited evidence
and little time to spare. Using your observational skills, lab clues, and teamwork, you’ll gather evidence and narrow down
the suspects. Can you diagnose the plants before the clock runs out?
*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

*ARBORVITAE AND THEIR LOOKALIKES: Identification and Natural History
2026-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Master Gardener Webinar
FREE. Advance registration required.
What is the difference between true Arborvitae (Thuja spp.) and false Arborvitae (Chamaecyparis spp.)? What is the difference between false cedars (Thuja spp. and Chamaecyparis spp.) and true cedars (Cedrus spp.)? In this webinar, Elizabeth Price will disentangle the confusing naming conventions for these groups of conifers. She will also highlight foliage and cone characteristics for quickly differentiating among these notoriously difficult-to-identify conifers.
Price will also discuss the fascinating natural history of these plants, including: Why Arborvitae were named the “tree of life” or “Arbre de Vie” by early explorers and why a warming climate is causing Alaska-cedars to die of the cold.

*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

*PLANT PROPAGATION BY HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD STEM CUTTINGS
2026-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | PCC Rock Creek Campus, Bldg. 4, Room 104, Building 4, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
FREE. Registration NOT required.
Discover the magic of plant propagation in this two-hour class! Delve into the art of softwood and hardwood cuttings, exploring techniques for their successful growth. Learn to nurture and propagate plants effectively with demonstrations and expert tips. This is a hands-on class and you will take your new starts home, so bring your work gloves and garden scissors/pruners if you have them, and a box or plastic bag. We will provide the rest. Get a copy of the handout here.
*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

*BOOST BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR GARDEN WITH INSECT-FRIENDLY HABITAT
2026-12-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Master Gardener Webinar
FREE. Advance registration required.
News of crashing insect populations may make you feel hopeless about the future. However, there are many things you can do to make a real difference in improving insect biodiversity where you live. In this talk, you’ll learn eight simple steps you can take to create more insect-friendly habitat in your garden, and you’ll meet some of the fascinating creatures that show up when you welcome them in.
*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.

*MASON BEE COCOON CLEANING WORKSHOP
2026-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 | PCC Rock Creek Campus, Building 4 Room 103, Building 4, 17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland, OR, 97229, United States
FREE. Registration NOT required.
This hands-on workshop will present why and how to extract and clean mason bee cocoons. Attendees can bring in their own nesting devices or they can use nesting devices that will be available. Cleaning materials will be made available.
*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter, 503-821-1150, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu.
