Fall Term Horticulture Events at CCC

Monday, September 14, 2009

The CCC Horticulture Department offers several workshops and short courses this fall, from garden composting to pond building to holiday decorating. Here’s a highlight of fall term horticulture events and workshop offerings at CCC:

Saturday, October 3, Garden Composting. This workshop, from 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., covers a variety of techniques for composting yard debris. Participants meet at the CCC composting demonstration site south of Clairmont. Preregistration is required. Fee is $5.

Saturday, October 10, Herb School. Celebrate Herb Day at CCC by attending the second annual Herb School. The event features multiple speakers, vendors and horticulture instructor Elizabeth Howley. Event is from 9 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. in the CCC Gregory Forum. Cost is $15.

Monday, October 12, Building Ponds and Waterfalls. Learn about the materials and techniques used to create natural-looking residential water features. Oct. 12, from 6:30 – 8:20 p.m. in Clairmont 117. Cost is $20.

Saturday, October 17, Concrete Leaf Casting. Create your own unique casting using a live textured leaf. This workshop covers painting, staining and water-proofing information. Workshop is from 10 to 11:50 a.m. in Clairmont 117. Fee is $25.

Wednesday, November 18, Pesticide Applicator in Spanish. Workshop is a review of the safe use of pesticides and application equipment. Re-certification credits available. From 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. in Clairmont 118. Fee is $35.

Friday, November 20, Pesticide Core Training. This training fulfills the core requirements and four other hours of the Private Applicators license re-certification requirements for the Oregon Department of Agriculture. Fee is $25.

Friday, December 4, Rhododendron Growers. A gathering of growers and researchers from around the Northwest for a day-long program to discuss new research, new varieties and culture of this genus. $20 fee includes lunch. Contact Bruce Nelson at 503-657-6858, ext. 2786 for information.

Saturday, December 5, Herb Gifts/Holiday Decorating. Join two experienced instructors for a fun morning making herb gifts and holiday arrangements to take home. From 8 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. in Clairmont 117. Cost is $45.

For more information about horticulture offerings at CCC, visit the department Web site at http://depts.clackamas.edu/hort or call Loretta Mills at 503-657-6958, ext. 2246.