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Astoria, OR

4-H Sewing Workshp

Mon, Apr 22, 2019 6:00 am - Mon, Apr 29, 2019 8:00 am

This sewing workshop is a 2-day event open to all 4-H youth ages 9 to 19 who have some sewing experience. We will be making a microwave bowl cover at the first class on April 22 and a zippered pouch...

Central Point, OR

Soil Testing for Gardens and Home Landscapes

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Get the ins and outs of how to take a soil sample and interpret results to improve your garden or home landscape. This will be an interactive session; bring soil test results from your property to...

Tangent, OR

Linn County Mandatory 4-H Leader Meeting

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

This meeting is about the 2019 Linn County 4-H/FFA Fair, what is new and to answer all questions you may have.

Central Point, OR

Presentation Contest

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

This year's County-wide Presentation Contest is right around the corner!

The contest is open to all ages - 5 to 19. Cloverbuds, ages 5-8, will present but not for competition. Members ages 9-19, may...

Save the date! Lane County 4-H Pool Party! April 27, 2019. RSVPs are required.

Eugene, OR

4-H Family Fun Night!

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lane County 4-H Pool Party!

Lane County 4-Hers & immediate family members are invited to the first 4-H Family Fun night!

To build comradery throughout our program, we are hosting a 4-H Pool Party...

Portland, OR

Gardenfest Classes

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Washington County Master Gardeners™ are delighted to welcome you, inspire you, and help you succeed in your garden by providing practical knowledge on plants, garden care, and diagnosing problems....

Aumsville, OR

Marion County 4-H Cow Sorting and Ranch Horse Clinic

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

If you are interested in Cow Sorting and Ranch Horse activities this is the event for you. Byron from Running Brook Farms will be the clinician.

There will be three session on April 27th, 2019....

Saint Helens, OR

24th Annual Spring Garden Fair

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Columbia County Master Gardener Association presents their popular Spring Garden Fair. Dozens of local vendors will sell annuals, trees, perennials, shrubs, trellises, garden art, vegetables, ceramic,...

Saint Helens, OR

Small Animal - Road to County Fair

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

We will cover everything you need to know for County Fair, and everything returning 4-Hers will want to know, too (biosecurity, breed identification, how to bring animals up to the show table,...

Lane County, OR

Backyard Woodlands

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

***Class cancelled due to low enrollment.***

Learn how to care for your wooded property.

Are you interested in learning how to get started in the management and care of your wooded property? This...

Redmond, OR

Idea Fair 2019

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Leaders, 4-Hers, and the public have an opportunity to attend six brief, but informative classes. Bring the whole family!

Eugene, OR

Plant Sale and Silent Auction sponsored by the Lane County Master Gardener Association

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Mark your calendars for for the 2019 Spring Plant Sale presented by the Lane County Master Gardeners Association. This year we bring together a HUGE selection of plants, including annuals, perennials,...

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