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
Program: The Night Sky: Ravens, Crows, Owls, and Bats In partnership with the Estacada Public Library
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