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Learning Garden Fair at Jenkins Estate

June 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hosted by the OSU Washington County Master Gardener Association, this event brings together community organizations dedicated to gardening, sustainability, and education—including Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District, Backyard Habitat, Eco-School Network, Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom, Growing Gardens, Food Hero, and Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District.

learning garden, gazebo and paths
photo by OSU Master Gardeners

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:

  • Hands-on kids activities like planting seeds, harvesting vegetables, exploring compost critters, and going on a garden “safari”.
  • Educational experiences in the Pioneer Garden featuring plants used for rope, dye, and even licorice.
  • Themed garden tours including Waterwise, Native Plants, Vegetables, Herb Spiral, Pioneer, and Deer-Resistant gardens.
  • Opportunities to connect with community partners and learn about local programs and resources.

Take photos among the flowers, explore the gardens, and enjoy a walk through the beautiful Jenkins Estate grounds. Bring a picnic and spend time at the nearby playground after your visit! If you bring your pet, please be sure to have them on leash at all times.

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Please park at the 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐭 (near the playground) and follow signs to The Learning Garden.

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

Free Registration not required.

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

(503) 334-2288

View Organizer Website

Weed Wranglin’ Workshop

March 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Weeds! They can be everywhere and we all have to deal with them. With so many different kinds sprouting up in our gardens and so many ways to control them, it can be difficult to get started. Join us at Metzger Park in SW Portland for this FREE one-hour workshop and 30-minute casual discussion where we will jump into some weed-wranglin’ tips to help you get those weeds under control.

Illustration by Nora Sherwood

Topics covered include:

  • Key plant terminology
  • An overview of our weed management strategy
  • A walk through of how to manage several common weeds

Please feel free to bring in any examples of problem weeds from your yard. Copies of our handy Weed Watchers Guide will be available. Snacks and drinks provided! Registration required.

Weed Wranglin’ Workshop Registration (Spring ’26)

Metzger Park

8400 SW Hemlock St
Portland, Oregon 97223 United States + Google Map

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

(503) 334-2288

View Organizer Website

CANCELED – Weed Wranglin’ Workshop

March 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

3/17/25 Unfortunately, the Weed Wrangling Workshop on Wednesday, March 19th has been canceled.

We appreciate your interest, and we still want to help you tackle invasive weeds! Here are some ways to stay involved:

Thank you for helping to protect our watershed! We hope to see you at future events.

Event Description
Weeds! They can be everywhere and we all have to deal with them. With so many different kinds sprouting up in our gardens and so many ways to control them, it can be difficult to get started. Join us for this one-hour workshop and 30-minute casual discussion where we will jump into some weed-wranglin’ tips to help you get those weeds under control.

Topics covered include:

  • Key plant terminology
  • An overview of our weed management strategy
  • A walk through of how to manage several common weeds

Please feel free to bring in any examples of problem weeds from your yard. Copies of our handy Weed Watchers Guide will be available. Snacks and drinks provided!

CANCELED

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

(503) 334-2288

View Organizer Website

Weed Wranglin’ Workshop

November 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Weeds! They can be everywhere and we all have to deal with them. With so many different kinds sprouting up in our gardens and so many ways to control them, it can be difficult to get started. Join us for this one-hour workshop and 30-minute casual discussion where we will jump into some weed-wranglin’ tips to help you get those weeds under control.

weed wrangling workshop

Topics covered include:

  • Key plant terminology
  • An overview of our weed management strategy
  • A walk through of how to manage several common weeds

Please feel free to bring in any examples of problem weeds from your yard. Copies of our handy Weed Watchers Guide will be available. Snacks and drinks provided!

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

(503) 334-2288

View Organizer Website

Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District

7175 NE Evergreen Parkway, Suite #400
Hillsboro, OR 97124 United States + Google Map