Meetings and Events
Photo: Jeff Fisher/Fishingham Garden
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, ORDues: $15 per year
New evening meetings being offered at 7:00 PM on October 27, 2026 and February 25th!
September 10, 2026
Program: Welcome Back EGC! Activity: Creating nesting balls and walk out to see Akebono Cherry Trees planted at Estacada Public Library Mini University: Kelie: Tansy Ragwort
Reminder for October Meeting: Bring a bouquet to exchange
October 8, 2026
Guest Speaker: Dave Bugni
Program: Planting a Meadow
Hosts: Sharon
Mini University: Linda M. & Vivian: Bird feeding
Activity: Bouquet Exchange Reminder for November Meeting: Bring a white elephant sale item
NEW EVENING MEETING October 27th at 7:00 PM
Guest Speaker: Ranger Mathew Nelson from McIver State Park
Join the Estacada Garden Club and Estacada Public Library for a special evening exploring The Night Sky with Forest Service Ranger Matthew Nelson. Discover the wonders of our night sky, learn about owls, bats, ravens, and crows.
Come enjoy an educational and fun evening with our community as we look up and discover what’s above us!
November 12, 2026
Program: Truffle Hunting 101 Guest Speaker: Josh Goode & Ava Chapman
Mini University: Truffle Hunting with Dogs Demonstration
Activity: White Elephant Sale & Secret Santa selection
Reminder for December Meeting: Bring canned food and hygiene item for the Estacada Food Bank
December 10, 2026
Program: Christmas Party Potluck Collect canned food and hygiene item for the Estacada Food Bank
Activity: Secret Santa exchange and activity
January 14, 2027
Program: Snow Droughts, Dry Summers, Curtailment, & Conservation
Speaker: Christine Brown, Public Outreach & Education Coordinator, Clackamas River Water Providers Activity: Select Nominating Committee
February 11, 2027
Program: Food Forests: Perennial Food-Bearing Ecosystems
Speaker: Dan Sloan, Executive Director, PDX Food Forest
NEW EVENING MEETING February 25, 2027 at 7:00 PM
Program: Starting an Early Indoor Garden
Speaker: Master Gardener, Kris Lamar
March 11, 2027
Program: The Green PLANeT Gardens Speaker: Gordon & Susan Piper, Clackamas District Co-Director
Mini University: Linda M.: Borage
April 8, 2027
Program: Annual Plant and Garden Sale planning and projects
Activity: Report of the Nominating Committee, planning Annual Sale, craft project
May 7 & 8, 2027 - Annual Plant and Garden Sale
May 13, 2027
Program: Planning for 2027-2028 Activity: TBD Mini University: TBD
Reminder for June Meeting: Bring your membership dues
June 10, 2027 – Induction of New Officers & End of Year Potluck – Location TBA