FREE Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden Workshop

In this workshop you will learn about the different kinds of pollinators that might be living in your garden, such as flies, beetles, moths, butterflies, and honey bees (of course!). You will also discover plants that attract and provide habitat for them and consider additional ways to provide...

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FREE Urban Weeds Workshop

Come learn about the most common garden and landscape weeds. You’ll find out how these aggressive plants take over in your yard, and get tips that will help you get the upper hand without turning to synthetic herbicides. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or...

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FREE Beneficial Insects Workshop

Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates that provide free pest control. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call...

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FREE Beneficial Insects Workshop

Meet the beetles, bugs, flies, lacewings and other invertebrates that provide free pest control. You will discover ways to attract and sustain these friendly beneficial insects that help your garden thrive. Pre-register at http://emswcd.org/workshops-and-events/upcoming-workshops/ or call...

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FREE Edible Landscape Workshop

This workshop will give you the tools for thoughtfully incorporating edible plants into your landscape – from annual veggies and herbs to perennial berries and fruit trees. We’ll discuss design tips, ways to build fertile soil, conserving water, native plants that feature edible fruit and nuts,...

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FREE Rain Gardens 101 Workshop

Learn how to build your own rain garden! We’ll explore the critical role rain gardens can play in urban stream restoration, and how they add beautiful landscaping to your yard at the same time. Beyond learning how to plan for and maintain a rain garden, you will also receive a comprehensive manual...

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Conscious Capitalism Portland: CC101

Are you new to Conscious Capitalism? Maybe you like what you’ve heard, but don’t think you really understand what it’s all about? OR Do you know someone who would like to learn about Conscious Capitalism? This session is a beginner’s introduction to Conscious Capitalism, focused on covering four...

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Taste of Europe

Join us for European and Oregon fine foods and wines mixed with a taste of food policy. Discuss how standards on both sides of the Atlantic affect what’s on our plates today and our health for tomorrow. Featuring special guest: EU Minister Counselor for Health and Food Safety Lorenzo Terzi...

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Setup a Food Hub as a Community Resilience Tool

Black Hills State University (BHSU) and Spearfish community partners are seeking to create a culture that supports and values local food in order to expand the reach and depth of our regional local food economy. The Black Hills Food Hub, launched in October 2016, takes the produce from many farms,...

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Job: Short-term AmeriCorps Member

Do you have an exciting project that you are hoping to get off the ground? Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your work on environmental justice? Have you been thinking about hosting an AmeriCorps Member but don’t know if you can commit to a full year? We have the perfect...

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Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul is a concert and fundraiser benefiting Potluck in the Park. Potluck has been serving a free hot meal to anyone in need since 1991. Rain or shine, 52 weeks a year, we feed Portland’s needy every Sunday in the North Park blocks near downtown Portland. Four-to-six hundred...

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