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Listen to stories and songs told in different languages by Lake Oswego community members.
Every month, we feature a new veggie, herb, or flower seed that you can plant right away. We’ll also have a limited number of free, grab-and-go Seed of the Month packets available. This month we're featuring a lettuce mix!
On Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at East Waluga Park Picnic Shelter, 15505 Quarry Road. If you like Oregon white oaks, don’t miss this chance to participate in a community science project!
On September 27th from 9 to 11 a.m. Tryon Creek State Natural Area Classroom, 11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard. Join Friends of Tryon Creek to learn about creating natural habitat in your own yard for native flora and fauna and consider the benefits of Backyard Habitat Certification.
On July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at George Rogers Park, 611 S. State Street, meet at Park Shelter #2. Identify and discuss common native and invasive tree species with ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Todd Prager of Todd Prager & Associates on a walking tour through George Rogers Park.
On June 28 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Foothills Park Pavilion, 199 Foothills Road. The invasive pest emerald ash borer (EAB) arrived in Oregon nearly two summers ago in Forest Grove, just 30 miles northwest of Lake Oswego.
You’re invited to a free Tree Planting Workshop on Saturday, April 12.
Learn what the City is doing to prepare for the arrival of Emerald ash borer (an invasive insect pest that threatens all ash tree species) and practice proper tree planting techniques while we install a variety of native tree species to help replace the inevitable loss of the ash tree canopy.
This workshop, led by Parks & Recreation staff, will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Foothills Park Pavilion, 199 Foothills Road.
Pre-registration required.
Join us on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Foothills Park to learn why, what, and how to prune to develop healthy, strong, and attractive trees and shrubs. Explore pruning types, proper cutting tools and techniques, and tree responses to pruning.
This workshop is led by ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Rick Till.
Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited to 40 participants.
Register now!
Join the Lake Oswego Public Library for a pop-up library event at the Parks & Recreation Indoor Playground at Christ Church Parish! Rover visitors can sign up for library cards, browse and check out picture books for young children, get information, and pick up takeaway crafts.