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The Columbian
Published: December 25, 2013, 4:00pm

Clark County

Native Mason Bees: 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 11 at CASEE Center, 11104 N.E. 149th St., Bldg. B, Room 206, Brush Prairie. Brigg Franklin, master composter and Mason beekeeper, will discuss how easy it is to attract and maintain native bees in your yard. NatureScaping classes are free for members, or $15 for nonmembers. Register: 360-737-1160 or info@naturescaping.org

WSU Small Farm Business Planning Course: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 15 through March 19, at Clark County Public Works Operations Center, 4700 N.E. 78th St., Building B1. The 10-week course is designed to help entrepreneurs develop a business plan to guide the success and sustainability of an agricultural enterprise. Cost is $100 per farm or family. Class size is limited to the first 30 registrants. Register by Jan. 13: Eric Lambert, 360-397-6060, ext. 5729, or clark.wsu.edu.

WSU Master Gardeners Fruit Trees 101 series: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Feb. 1, March 15 and April 19. In the first class, learn the 10 most important things to ensure healthy trees and an abundant harvest. Morning lecture includes site requirements and preparation, how to select a good tree, and care and maintenance requirements of different fruits. After a brown-bag lunch, the class moves outside for hands-on activities. Location will be announced at registration. Cost is $45 for one class or $160 for the series. Register: For Jan. 11 class: bpt.me/523163. For series, bpt.me/525705. Information: Erika Johnson, erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or 360-397-6060, ext. 5738.

Camas-Washougal Community Garden Club: 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month, Camas Community Center, 1718 S.E. Seventh Ave., Camas. 360-210-8012.

Minnehaha Garden Gate Club: 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Minnehaha Grange, 4905 N.E. St. Johns Blvd., Vancouver. 360-992-2939.

Vancouveria Garden Club: 12:30 to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, Covington House, 4201 Main St., Vancouver. 360-936-6515.

Vancouver Chrysanthemum Society: 2:30 p.m. third Mondays, Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver. 360-696-9617.


Send information for the garden calendar to homeandgarden@columbian.com.

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