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, OR

  • Dues: $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