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Stormwater Stars Hands on Workshops
Stormwater Stars workshops provide ideas on how to manage rain that falls around the spaces where you live, work, and play. During the workshop you’ll receive an overview of different ways to reduce stromwater runoff, and get plenty of hands-on practice in restoring soils, naturescaping with native plants, creating porous pathways, and more!
All workshop attendees at our hands on events will receive a free native plant as a thank you for participating in the workshop! Workshop size is limited so sign up soon to secure your spot.
All are welcome at these family friendly events
For requests for physical, cultural, technological and/or any other accommodation, please contact us at rachel@wmswcd.org
Spring 2026 Workshops
Multnomah Neighborhood
Multnomah Neighborhood
Sunday March 29, 2026
1:00 pm-3:00pm
This residential property is located near the March 8 workshop site. Join us in planting native plants in a shady yard where the lawn has been removed using sheet mulching. We will discuss the benefits of lawn replacement as well as different techniques for removing lawns.
Homestead Neighborhood
Homestead Neighborhood
Saturday April 11, 2026
10:00am-12:00pm
For this workshop we will be amending soil and planting native plants within the condominium complex courtyard and in a parking strip to help increase rainwater infiltration in the area. During the workshop we will also discuss how we can reduce the heat island effect with native plants.
Ashcreek-Crestwood Neighborhood
Ashcreek-Crestwood Neighborhood
Habitat Restoration & Landscape Design Workshop
Sunday April 19, 2026
1:00pm-4:00pm
Join West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and the Backyard Habitat Certification Program for a hands-on workshop on mapping and planning your landscape to support watershed health, wildfire resilience, and native wildlife. Learn practical steps to assess your site and design a restoration plan for your property.
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District's mission is to provide resources, information, and expertise to inspire people to actively improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health.
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