Upcoming Events

Oct
4
to Oct 18

Spokane Master Gardener Annual Bulb Sale

The Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County is sponsoring their 4th Annual Bulb Sale in October. There’s a wide variety of colorful, spring blooming bulbs for sale and importantly, most of the selections are new compared to last year. Be sure to take a close look at this year’s choices. Click here for more information.

There are two ways to purchase bulbs at the Annual Bulb Sale this year: 1) at the online sale, and 2) the in-person sale.

  • Our online sale will run from Friday, October 4 to Friday, October 18 or until supplies last. Here is the link for online purchase. Up to one half of the inventory will be sold online, and the remaining inventory will be sold at the in-person sale.

  • The in-person sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 and doors will be open from 9 am to 3 pm. The sale will be held at the WSU Spokane County Extension and the address is 222 N Havana, just south of the fairgrounds.

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Oct
19

Spokane Master Gardener Annual Bulb Sale

The Master Gardener Foundation of Spokane County is sponsoring their 4th Annual Bulb Sale in October. We have a wide variety of colorful, spring blooming bulbs for sale and importantly, most of the selections are new compared to last year. Be sure to take a close look at this year’s choices. Click here for more information.

There are two ways to purchase bulbs at the Annual Bulb Sale this year: 1) at the online sale, and 2) the in-person sale.

  • Our online sale will run from Friday, October 4 to Friday, October 18 or until supplies last. The link for our online sale will be available soon and will be posted on this website so please check back. Up to one half of our inventory will be sold online, and the remaining inventory will be sold at the in-person sale.

  • The in-person sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 and doors will be open from 9 am to 3 pm. The sale will be held at the WSU Spokane County Extension and the address is 222 N Havana, just south of the fairgrounds.

We hope to see you at the Bulb Sale!

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Oct
19

Fall Leaf Festival at Finch Arboretum

This annual free family event gives everyone a chance to play in the leaves, celebrate trees, check out vendors, and explore Finch Arboretum. Directions

Take your family photo in our massive pile of leaves or with the scarecrow and straw bales. Master Composters will demonstrate how to make black gold out of kitchen and garden waste. Enjoy hands-on projects for everyone and visit with the many vendors who can help you connect with your environment and with the conservation of our community.

Come learn how to compost at home or with your neighbors and walk away with a free compost bin and additional resources. For more information visit here.

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Oct
24

Biochar: Promise for Healthy Soil

Hosted by: Soil Smart, Soil Wise– Virtual Free, Click Here to Register and for more information.

Healthy soil is key to a healthy city. Discover an old technique, available to everyone, that creates soil fertility. Join the discussion needed to make this available here in Spokane. Confirmed presenters: Albert Bates, author: "The Biochar Solution: Carbon Farming and Climate Change" and "Burn: Using fire to Cool the Earth, with Kathleen Draper" as well as many other books; Kelpie Wilson, author of, “The Biochar Handbook: A Practical Guide to Making and Using Bioactivated Charcoal” and inventor of the Wilson Kiln, Julie Anderson from the Washington Commerce Department, and John Webster, Communication Director at International Biochar initiative - US, and Gbiochar.

Biochar is one of the methods that can be used to speed up soil health and then support it over long periods. What will it take for us to bring it here in quantities large enough to make the difference we need?

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Oct
12

Free Permaculture Consultation Appointments Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.

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Oct
9

Free Permaculture Consultation Appointments Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.

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Oct
7

Free Permaculture Consultation Appointments Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment by clicking here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-4pm, Wednesday 1-4pm, and Saturday 2-4pm throughout the month.

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Aug
24

Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Shadle Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. Master Gardener Volunteers make significant contributions to furthering safe and sustainable gardening practices!”

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Aug
17

Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Shadle Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. Master Gardener Volunteers make significant contributions to furthering safe and sustainable gardening practices!”

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Aug
7

Free Permaculture Design Consultation Appointments Available Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment thorough my Calendly. You can click here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 1-7pm, and Saturday 2-5pm.

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Aug
5

Free Permaculture Design Consultation Appointments Available Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment thorough my Calendly. You can click here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 1-7pm, and Saturday 2-5pm.

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Aug
3

Free Permaculture Design Consultation Appointments Available Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment thorough my Calendly. You can click here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 1-7pm, and Saturday 2-5pm.

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Jul
31

Nature Detectives

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Librty Park location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Explore nearby nature with hands-on activities!

Learn more about the plants and critters around you with these DIY tools for outdoor exploration.

When kids and teens read 15 days each month between June and August, they earn a prize! Sign up for the Summer Reading Club challenge on Beanstack!

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Jul
30

Planting Palooza

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the South Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Transplant a flower into a decorative pot!

Learn how to grow and transplant flowers in this hands-on workshops with library staff and Master Gardener volunteers. Attendees will take home a flower of their own!”

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Jul
27

Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Shadle Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. Master Gardener Volunteers make significant contributions to furthering safe and sustainable gardening practices!”

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Jul
27

Mini Tour/Light Breakfast at Bishop's Haven

This event is hosted by Mary Bishop’s Spokane Permaculture Meetup. You must sign up through Meetup to attend. You will find the location of this event there. Here is the link.

“I would like to welcome you to my humble abode. I'm mid process in turning my front and back yard into a food forest. In the cool of Saturday morning, I would like to show you what I've accomplished and get feedback on a few projects that I will be implementing. Also, it would be great to chat about your projects how the permaculture planning process might guide you. Serving coffee, tea, herb tea and baked blueberry vegetarian oatmeal. Feel free to complement the meal with yogurt/fruit; however you choose, as my oatmeal may only go so far. I should have enough chairs and my backyard is mostly shaded.”

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Jul
26

Nature Detectives

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the South Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Explore nearby nature with hands-on activities!

Learn more about the plants and critters around you with these DIY tools for outdoor exploration.

When kids and teens read 15 days each month between June and August, they earn a prize! Sign up for the Summer Reading Club challenge on Beanstack!

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Jul
22

Presenting pH | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Hillyard location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Participants will use the scientific method and household items to explore acids and bases. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.

Presenting pH uses the scientific method to introduce participants to the colorful world of pH with simple acid and base chemistry. Ever wonder why milk calms your stomach after eating spicy food? Do you want to test the acidity of your water at home? Come join local scientists and learn how to use cabbage juice to pH test various at-home items! A demonstration AND active hands-on experiment will be provided for attendees.

Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.

This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.

When kids and teens read 15 days each month between June and August, they earn a prize! Sign up for the Summer Reading Club challenge on Beanstack!

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Jul
22
to Jul 26

Growing Chefs Week: Free Cooking Workshops

This event is hosted by Growing Neighbors. Visit their Instagram for more information. For this event you must sign up through a link in their Instagram bio. The event spans from July 22nd-July 26th, from 9am-12pm each day. The locations are as follows:

Monday, 22nd: Chef Hakan @ Feast World Kitchen
Tuesday, 23rd: Chef Joe @ Shade Presbyterian Church
Wednesday, 24th: Chef Erka @ St. Andrews Church
Thursday, 25th: Chef Sun @ Korean Church 
Friday, 26th: Chef Cynthia @ Lidgerwood Church

“Our annual Growing Chefs week is coming up July 22-26! Join us for 5 unique garden-to-table experiences, and meet some awesome local chefs and neighbors.”

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Jul
20

Presenting pH | Presented by Science Speaks Spokane

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Hillyard location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Participants will use the scientific method and household items to explore acids and bases. Participants will be provided with worksheets and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.

Presenting pH uses the scientific method to introduce participants to the colorful world of pH with simple acid and base chemistry. Ever wonder why milk calms your stomach after eating spicy food? Do you want to test the acidity of your water at home? Come join local scientists and learn how to use cabbage juice to pH test various at-home items! A demonstration AND active hands-on experiment will be provided for attendees.

Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.

This program is intended for kids ages 9-18, and 6-8 with an adult.

When kids and teens read 15 days each month between June and August, they earn a prize! Sign up for the Summer Reading Club challenge on Beanstack!

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Jul
20

Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Shadle Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. Master Gardener Volunteers make significant contributions to furthering safe and sustainable gardening practices!”

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Jul
13

Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the Shadle Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. Master Gardener Volunteers make significant contributions to furthering safe and sustainable gardening practices!”

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Jul
13

The Amazing World of Worms!A Friends of Manito Event for Kids

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the South Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Join us to learn about worms and all the amazing ways they help our ecosystem! Registration is required.

Mark Cuilla is a Spokane County Master Composter/Recycler and worm enthusiast. He will share everything you want to know about worms and all the amazing ways they help our ecosystem! This program includes a story and hands-on activity. This class is capped at 12 elementary aged students, must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Interested participants can register by emailing tfm@thefriendsofmanito.org, or calling The Friends of Manito at 509-456-8038.”

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Jul
13

Tour Spokane Conservation District’s New Location at The Quarry

This is a Spokane Permaculture MEETUP Event hosted by Mary Bishop’s Spokane Permaculture Meetup Group. SIGN UP HERE YOU MUST RSVP :)

Come tour The Quarry with Matt Steward, Quarry Stewardship Coordinator and learn about the native species garden, food forest, and the up and coming year-round indoor farmers market. Hopefully we will beat the July heat with the 7 a.m. start time. Be sure to bring sunscreen, water, and good hiking/walking shoes.

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Jul
12

Planting Palooza

This event is hosted by the Spokane Public Library at the South Hill location. To learn more from the host directly click here.

“Transplant a flower into a decorative pot!

Learn how to grow and transplant flowers in this hands-on workshops with library staff and Master Gardener volunteers. Attendees will take home a flower of their own!”

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Jul
6

Free Permaculture Design Consultation Appointments Available Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment thorough my Calendly. You can click here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 1-7pm, and Saturday 2-5pm.

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Jul
3

Free Permaculture Design Consultation Appointments Available Throughout the Month

Book a consultation appointment thorough my Calendly. You can click here for the link to my services. This appointment is free and we will discuss how permaculture may encourage biodiversity, decrease negative ecological footprint, harvest water from hardscape, and build up soil to hold water in your yard. Appointments available Monday 1-3pm, Wednesday 1-7pm, and Saturday 2-5pm.

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Jun
29

Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners

The Spokane Public Library hosts this event, learn more about the event from the host by clicking here.

“Get advice from WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners about plant selection, maintenance, environmentally friendly practices, pest management, effective landscaping practices & more!

WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners are volunteers who have received training in research-based horticultural practices. Master Gardener Volunteers make significant contributions to furthering safe and sustainable gardening practices!

By attending library programs, you are agreeing to potentially appear in photos/videos taken at our locations that may be used in promotional materials including social media.”

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Jun
28
to Jun 29

Modern Homestead Conference

This event is hosted by Modern Homesteading Conference. To learn more from the host click here.

“The annual Modern Homesteading Conference is a two-day event held in the picturesque Pacific Northwest bringing together the art of simple living and traditional skills where you'll be educated and inspired like never before.

Presentations and lectures from experienced homesteaders, with tracts for those new to homesteading as well as topics for those who have been on the path longer.

Bypass years of mistakes by learning from our expert speakers to create a productive homestead and find your kind of people all at the same place, if you've ever felt alone on this journey you need to attend!”

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