Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County

MGFCC Board meeting
2028-05-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-04-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-03-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-02-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2028-01-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2027-12-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2027-11-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2027-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 14 more dates | WA
Monthly foundation board meeting (normally on zoom). Periodically some board meetings are held in person. Contact mgfclark@gmail.com for information on attending a board meeting.
Zoom link to attend MGFCC Board meetings in 2026 is
https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98352533973?pwd=[REDACTED]

78th Street Heritage Farm Walking Tours
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Tour the 78th Street Heritage Farm! Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program for a guided tour of the 79-acre 78th Street Heritage Farm in Vancouver, Washington. Stroll the property with knowledgeable docents and learn about the property’s storied history and its current role in horticulture education, agricultural research, food security and community enrichment.

Placed on the Washington Historic Register in 2012, the 78th Street Farm has a unique and compelling story for people of all ages. Tours involve prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground with some elevation change. Dates: many. Bring water, dress for the weather. Advanced registration is required. Tour size is limited. Please don’t sign up if you aren’t sure you can attend. Cost: free. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu, 564-397-5738. Learn more and sign up here.

Fruit Tree Pruning workshop - part 1
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
Increase the beauty and productivity of your fruit trees with this informative, two-part, hands-on pruning class by locally renowned fruit tree expert, Monica Maggio. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength, and fruit set of your trees, and help reduce pest and disease pressure.

Part One is a Friday evening lecture, delivered via Zoom, that will cover general pruning theory. Friday, May 29 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom.

Part Two is a Saturday in-field session that includes experiential instruction on specific techniques to help you learn how to make the best cuts on your fruit trees with confidence and skill. Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 12 noon at 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665. This will be held rain or shine. This portion will include standing and walking the whole time. Dress for the weather and bring water. No tools necessary.

Cost: $50 for both Part One and Part Two. Attendance for the Zoom-only Part One portion of the class is $20. No admission without advance registration here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

On the Road Tour - Hidden Ridgefield: From the Ground Up
2026-05-14 08:30 - 16:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA, United States
Join the WSU Extension Master Gardeners of Clark County for an On The Road Tour and leave the driving to us. We’ll visit unique gardening locales in our own backyard: Ridgefield! First, we visit Shovel and Thumb, award-winning landscape professionals who seek to help you get your soil and planting just right. Not only do they excel in hardscape installations that create a perfect infrastructure to complement your flora; but they also offer foundational products such as soil amendments, irrigation systems, and quality plants.

Next, we head north to visit Millenium Farms. With over 30 years of growing experience, Millenium takes an educational and regenerative approach, teaching about plant variety selection and best methods for a healthy crop that promises to elicit the nostalgia of your family’s garden. They offer a large selection of locally grown heirloom vegetables, herbs, and fruit.

Our final stop is All Seasons Plants. This nursery provides customers with rare, hard-to-find and native plants as well as inspiration and education. The team at All Seasons cares deeply about the environment and the conservation of rare and endangered plants and can help you make the best selections for above-ground benefits and beauty from their diverse offerings.

Lunch: Downtown Ridgefield: Seating at Ridgefield Craft Brewing with ordering options at the Nest and El Rancho Viejo or walk a block to the Carts by the Park and bring food back to the taphouse. Thursday, May 14. Meet at 8:30am in Hazel Dell (exact location upon registration). Van arrival back at Heritage Farm about 4pm. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Cost: $35 (plus tax, fees). Register here. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Learn more at http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.
