Meetings and Events

EGC meets on the second Thursday of each month from September to June at 1:00 PM (unless otherwise noted)

Guests are always welcome—bring a friend!

  • When: Second Thursday of each month, 1:00–3:00 PM

  • Where: Estacada Public Library – Flora Room
    825 NW Wade Street, Estacada, OR

  • Dues: $15 per year

September 11, 2025
Program: Welcome Back EGC!

  • Speed talk – Meet your members

  • Vote on budget, Bylaws, & Constitution

  • Introduce Mini University

  • Review and make corrections of 2025–2026 Member Handbook

  • Overview of upcoming projects, field trips, and Annual Sale
    Hosts: Kelie Kolanko & Linda Miller                                                                        

  • Birthday(s): Muriel
    Reminder for October Meeting: Bring a bouquet to exchange

Field Trip – September 13:

  • Swan Island Dahlias (995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby)

  • Carpool leaves Estacada Public Library at 10:00 AM sharp!

  • Lunch on your own at Swan Island Dahlias

October 9, 2025 – 9:30 AM RSVP, Clackamas District Fall Luncheon at Elks Lodge

October 9, 2025
Guest Speaker: Maryann Lewis, Lewocks Tree Studio (maryannlewis.com)
Program: Aesthetic Pruning
Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________
Mini University: Georgia Lenon – Spotty Dotty and Mayapples
Activity: Bouquet Exchange                                                                                                   

Birthday(s): Georgia & Sheri                                                                                                                      Reminder for November Meeting: Bring a white elephant sale item

Field Trip – October 30:

  • Bauman’s Farm & Garden (12989 Howell Prairie Road NE, Gervais)

  • Carpool leaves Estacada Public Library at 10:00 AM sharp!

  • Lunch on your own at Bauman’s Farm & Garden

  • Costumes optional – prize for best costume

November 13, 2025
Program: Building a Partnership with the City of Estacada
Guest Speaker: Melanie Wagner, City Manager
Mini University: Linda Miller – Prickly Pear Cactus
Activity: White Elephant Sale & Secret Santa selection                                                        

Birthday(s): Linda H. & Pam
Reminder for December Meeting: Bring canned food and hygiene item for the Estacada Food Bank
Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________

December 11, 2025
Program: Christmas Party Potluck, collect canned food and hygiene item for the Estacada Food Bank
Activity: Secret Santa exchange and activity                                                                             

Birthday(s): Sharon & Alice
Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________

January 8, 2026
Program: The Local Honey Bee Industry
Speaker: Joe Stevens, Buzzing Canyon Apiary                                                                                                   Activity: Select Nominating Committee
Mini University: Gwen – Herbs                                                                                             

Birthday(s): Lucas, Lynne H, & Cyndy
Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________

February 12, 2026
Program: Our Favorite Milo McIver Park Ranger
Speaker: McIver Park Ranger
Mini University: Linda Miller & Vivian – Seed Starting                                                         Birthday(s): Carol H, Connie S, & Lynn R
Hosts: Muriel Pagel & ____________________

March 12, 2026
Program: Water Conservation
Speaker: Christine Hollenbeck, Clackamas River Water Providers
Mini University: Lynne Kamerman – Sprouting Edible Seeds                                                     

Birthday(s):                                                                                                                                      

Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________

April 2, 2026 – Clackamas District Spring Meeting & Luncheon

 

April 9, 2026
Program: Recycling
Speaker: Kris LaMar, Master Gardener & Recycler
Activity: Report of the Nominating Committee, planning Annual Sale, craft project – making nesting balls with Linda Miller                                                                                                 

Birthday(s): Linda M, Lynne K, & Kris
Field Trip (after meeting): Estacada High School FFA Greenhouses
Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________

Field Trip – April 17:

  • Cistus Design Nursery (22711 NW Gillihan Rd, Portland)

  • Lux Perennials Nursery (13610 NW Skyline Blvd, Portland)

  • Cornell Farm Nursery & Café (8212 SW Barnes Rd, Portland)

  • Carpool leaves Estacada Public Library at 9:00 AM sharp!

  • Lunch on your own at Cornell Farm Nursery & Café

May 9, 2026 – Annual Sale

May 14, 2026
Program: Planning for 2026–2027                                                                                        

Speaker: TBD                                                                                                                                           

Activity: TBD                                                                                                                            

Mini University: TBD
Hosts: ____________________ & ____________________                                           

Reminder for June Meeting: Bring your membership dues

June 18, 2026 – Induction of New Officers & End of Year Potluck – Location TBA  

Birthday(s): Kelie, Lisa                                              

Field Trip – July 9th:

  • Nursery Crawl: Laurel Hedge, Schedeen’s Farmers Market, Boring Garden Center, Boring Bark, Daisy Garden Center

  • Carpool leaves Estacada Public Library at 10:00 AM sharp!

July Birthdays: Gwen, Bill L, & Bruce

August Birthdays: