Benton County Calendar

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Dec 1st 2009

Applications Due for Master Gardener Class

Thursday, Dec 3rd 2009

Private Applicator Training Offered

Saturday, Dec 5th 2009

4-H Wildlife Stewards Training Opportunity
Take a watershed look at how invasive plants impact Oregon's forests, prairies and wetlands.  Explore hands-on lessons from BLM's Alien Invasions:  Plants on the Move Curriculum and Project Learning Tree Environmental Education Activity Guide.  Learn how to engage students in learning about local invasive species and related issues.

Thursday, Dec 10th 2009

Basic Backyard Pruning for Fruit, Flower and Form
Learn basic pruning techniques: proper pruning cuts, choosing tools, maintaining tools, and safety. You will learn how pruning cuts affect growth in plants. Learn to prune to encourage fruits, flowers, and maintain the form of the plant.

Wednesday, Dec 16th 2009

Fair Board Meeting

Thursday, Jan 7th 2010

Introduction to Sustainable Gardening
Sustainable gardening techniques will help you balance between resources used and results gained in the home landscape. Discover how to make the best use of the resources at your disposal to have the garden and landscape you dream about. Learn how to avoid wasteful practices and tips for making your gardening easier and more productive. Individual class is $10 per person, or you can attend the series for $95 per person. 

Friday, Jan 15th 2010

4-H & 4-H Wildlife Stewards Registration Forms/Health forms/Insurance Forms/Money Due
Last Day for $20 Fee

Saturday, Jan 16th 2010

4-H Favorite Foods Contest

Thursday, Jan 21st 2010

Starting Plants From Seed & Growing Vegetables
Want to try new and different varieties of flowers and vegetables? Learn the basics of starting plants from seed and other techniques of plant propagation. Learn how to grow great vegetables, which varieties are best suited for the Willamette Valley and tips on making your vegetable garden the most productive you’ve ever had.   Individual class is $10 per person, or you can attend the series for $95 per person. 

Monday, Jan 25th 2010

4-H Junior Toastmasters Public Speaking Class

Wednesday, Jan 27th 2010

4-H New Leader Training

Tuesday, Feb 2nd 2010

PNW Pesticide Short Course
A pesticide short course is scheduled for PNW Chemistry, Toxicology and Policy, Eugene.  February 2 & 3 at Lane Community Colled, Eugene.  The conference is for those people needing public, commercial and consultant pesticide training credit hours.  There will be an anticpated 11-12 hours of credit.