MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM — Workshops & Events
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an On the Road Tour and leave the driving to us. Sit back and enjoy visits to sites featuring native plants.
We will spend the day exploring the beauty and ecological richness of Southwest Washington through forests, gardens, and native plant nurseries. This guided tour highlights how gardeners can support wildlife and local ecosystems using native plants and thoughtful landscape design.
Begin the day with a guided educational walk along the scenic Moulton Falls Park trail.The wide, paved path follows the river through a mixed forest of bigleaf maple, alder, cedar, and Douglas fir, along with forest understory plants dominated by a variety of spectacular ferns. Along the way, our guide will identify native plants and discuss their ecological roles, how they support wildlife, and how they can be incorporated into home landscapes.
Next, we will visit NatureScaping’s, Wildlife Botanical Gardens, a blend of specialty theme gardens spread across two acres in Brush Prairie. These demonstration gardens highlight practical gardening techniques and include a garden dedicated to native plants. The native garden is being redesigned, and we’ll get to consider how their garden is different or like our own.
Lunch will be on your own at Oak Tree Station in Camas, which features various food carts and comfortable indoor or outdoor seating.
Our last stop is Goodyear Farms, a Pacific Northwest nursery specializing in plants native to the region. The nursery grows many of its own plants and works closely with other native plant nurseries to offer a wide and interesting selection. After seeing it in the wild, planning for it in a landscape garden, you can buy your favorites or find new ones.
Dress for cool, rainy weather. No pets allowed. Bathrooms available at every location. Bring water. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a walking stick if necessary.
DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.(SHARP) to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Hazel Dell Neighborhood, address at registration. No admission without registration.
COST: $35 plus tax and fees
REGISTRATION REQUIRED by April 16th: Click here
FOR MORE INFORMATION: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu.
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WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Erika Johnson at the above listed email, phone or mailing address at least two weeks prior to the event.