Our Bedrock
Mission Statement: Gardens and programs that inspire, educate and enrich our lives and our community.
Purpose Statement: To educate and encourage citizens on the importance of developing, restoring, maintaining and conserving wildlife habitat and the native plants that comprise that habitat.
Membership:
Welcome new members!! We hope to see you at our monthly classes and upcoming events.
Renewal Information:
Renewal notices will be emailed during the month in which it is due. Due to circumstances, it is currently the more expeditious and cost effective method.
Note:
Though you may still choose to mail in payments, we can now accept memberships and renewals online with this link: Membership/Renewals.
However, to help us cover our processing costs for the convenience of using online payments, it is necessary to include those costs in our online membership fees. Amounts remain the same as before for checks/cash.
Separate donations can also be transacted online!
Donations/Memorials.
Memberships/renewals help support our organization and our volunteer maintained gardens! Thanks to those who have renewed and have done so continuously and generously.
October Class
Please review the attached flyer for our class at the CASEE Center on Saturday October 18th at 10:00am ~ entitled Around the World with Herbs ~ conducted by Co-owners of Gardens Delights Herb Farm (
www.gardendelightsfarm.com).
Yes, those fabulous herb gals are back with more herbal experiences–this time culinary. Let’s explore some culinary herbs being used by cooks around the world. We’ll discuss the historical influences of other countries on cooking here in Vancouver. Come smell, feel and even taste some of the favorite herbs featured.
Please let me know via email if you would like to attend this class to ensure proper chair set up and materials–members are always welcome.
September Class–Recap
Hopefully, even composting veterans learned a tip or two from our class, Composting Methods & Options conducted by Pete DuBois, Clark County Composter Recycler Program. There are many ways to compost and/or keep organics out of the garbage and/or put it to good use making soil humus.
Work Parties
One more month (October) to get out to the gardens to “play in the dirt” with us! Lots of work this time of year (yay rain).
See what days we’ll be there to guide you–sign up! Use SignUpGenius. We’ll be happy to have your help!
Perennial Bulb & Seed Swap
Saturday October 11th from 10 am – 1:00 pm.will be your chance to “give and get!” Bring your seeds, bulbs and plants that need a new home to NatureScaping & WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners 9th annual Perennial, Bulb and Seed Swap to be held outdoors at the Wildlife Botanical Gardens 11000 NE 149th Street, Brush Prairie, WA. Check the attached flyer for guidelines–it is appreciated.
**Something new this year–Meredith Hardin, NatureScaping’s President, will be at a table during the Perennial, Bulb & Seed Swap sharing information about the Oregon Bee Steward and Master Melittologist (study of bees) Apprentice Certification online programs. The Master Melittologist Apprentice Certification training program also qualifies students to volunteer with the WA Bee Atlas. Stop by to learn about these volunteer, citizen scientist programs, and about our native bee populations and the flora they need. See attached for information regarding bees/plants.
While at the gardens, come see our latest, “Welcome” to Fall offering on the shed in the center of the gardens–thank you Rosemarie.
Garden Tidings…..
In the May newsletter we shared a story about An Oregon White Oak which was donated as a memorial to the wife of a member of the Clark County Beekeepers Association (Eliot).
A plaque to that effect was recently added to honor the donation which was planted in the back area of the Homestead Garden. As we know that tree is a keystone tree for this area.
Upon learning of the plaque Eliot shared his feelings (edited):
“What a worthwhile cause and I know when I need some time to think I can go out there and see that tree and watch it grow and see the plaque again. My wife Patti would’ve just absolutely loved the tree. I grew up to appreciate every living thing and trees are beautiful. I love them. I love plants. I love planting them. I think what you’re doing is absolutely wonderful. Thank you again for everything.”
WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners celebrated the wealth of their volunteer support at the Volunteer Recognition party on September 9th,once again, at the beautifully blooming Wildlife Botanical Gardens. Our own NS president Meredith, received an award for her longtime active association with the organization. See pic–she is furthest on the right.
On September 13th a few members took an early morning walk at the gardens with the knowledgeable Brandon from
Backyard Bird Shop leading the group. He helped us spot birds as well as other non-human guests to the gardens, and shared his vast array of facts with us. In all, we spotted 11 assorted “visitors” and heard (some per the Merlin app) 6 others including one unidentified frog. The weather changed for the better and it was a great morning!
While at the gardens the other day, I observed several different groups taking pictures (of themselves) with the gardens as the backdrop. Some were quite elaborate with a change of outfits and everything! Who knew?! Never know what you’ll see…or the many ways the gardens are enjoyed by the community.
Tours/talks
Sharing……
Always striving to best share information, our standard flyers in display boxes at the gardens are now on our website.
With funding from a Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) grant and with many volunteer hours from committee members (you know who you are) a longtime dream has been fulfilled.
We have created a free 52-page booklet as an educational tool that includes dozens of high-quality photos, descriptions and other information regarding native plants found at The Wildlife Botanical Gardens and reasons to incorporate them in your landscape. Here is the link to finding it on our website:
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Nature Scaping Quote of the Month
From Henry David Thoreau: “October is the month of painted leaves.”
Get out there and enjoy!
