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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
Fall 2025 Workshops
Ashcreek-Crestwood Neighborhood
Ashcreek-Crestwood Neighborhood
October 26, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
For this workshop we’ll plant native species in a shady area where English ivy and Himalayan blackberry have been removed at a residential site. We will discuss introduced species that have become overabundant in this ecosystem and the potential negative impacts on the local ecosystems as well as native plants for shade and erosion control.
Markham Neighborhood
Markham Neighborhood
November 16, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
For this workshop we will be planting native plants in a sunny yard where the lawn has been removed using sheet mulching. We will discuss different techniques for lawn remove in preparation for planting as well as native plants for an Oak Habitat.
Hillsdale Neighborhood
Hillsdale Neighborhood
November 23, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
We will be joining the Friends of Fanno Creek Headwaters for this workshop. During the workshop we will be working along the SW 25th St trail learning about erosion control techniques by installing live cuttings of Red Osier Dogwood and Douglas Spirea on a slope. Participants can also root a cutting to take home!
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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