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SUMMARY:WCMGA EDUCATION GARDEN OPEN GARDEN: Spiders\, Beneficial Insects & Wildlife\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Registration NOT required.\nFamily Friendly Event.\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/wcmga-education-garden-open-garden-spiders-beneficial-insects-wildlife-oh-my/
LOCATION:PCC Rock Creek Campus\, WCMGA Education Garden\, H48Q+4P2 Bethany\, Oregon\, Portland\, OR\, 97229\, United States
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SUMMARY:*PLANT PI: INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST PLANTS
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Advance registration required.\nStep into the role of a plant detective! You’ve just been assigned several puzzling plant disease cases with limited evidence\nand little time to spare. Using your observational skills\, lab clues\, and teamwork\, you’ll gather evidence and narrow down\nthe suspects. Can you diagnose the plants before the clock runs out? \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/plant-pi-investigating-crimes-against-plants/
LOCATION:Master Gardener Webinar
CATEGORIES:homepage
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SUMMARY:*ARBORVITAE AND THEIR LOOKALIKES: Identification and Natural History
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Advance registration required.\nWhat 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.\nPrice 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. \n  \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/arborvitae-and-their-lookalikes-identification-and-natural-history/
LOCATION:Master Gardener Webinar
CATEGORIES:homepage
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SUMMARY:*PLANT PROPAGATION BY HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD STEM CUTTINGS
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Registration NOT required.\nDiscover 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. \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials\n\nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/plant-propagation-by-hardwood-and-softwood-stem-cuttings-3/
LOCATION:PCC Rock Creek Campus\, Bldg. 4\, Room 104\, Building 4\, 17705 NW Springville Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97229\, United States
CATEGORIES:homepage
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SUMMARY:*BOOST BIODIVERSITY IN YOUR GARDEN WITH INSECT-FRIENDLY HABITAT
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Advance registration required.\nNews 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. \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/boost-biodiversity-in-your-garden-with-insect-friendly-habitat/
LOCATION:Master Gardener Webinar
CATEGORIES:homepage
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SUMMARY:*MASON BEE COCOON CLEANING WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:FREE. Registration NOT required.\nThis 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. \n*Class approved for 1 hour Continuing Education credit for MG Perennials \nAccommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks in advance to Jenifer Halter\, 503-821-1150\, jenifer.halter@oregonstate.edu. 
URL:https://washingtoncountymastergardeners.org/event/mason-bee-cocoon-cleaning-workshop-3/
LOCATION:PCC Rock Creek Campus\, Building 4 Room 103\, Building 4\, 17705 NW Springville Rd\, Portland\, OR\, 97229\, United States
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