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Natural gardening group presentations
Sustainable living › Natural gardening › Group presentations
Schedule a free natural gardening presentation with one of Metro's garden experts for your club or community group.
Got a garden club, neighborhood association or civic group? Don't miss these free presentations by Metro's natural gardening specialists. From compost and chemical-free lawns to organic edibles and robust blooms, Metro's experts are ready to talk tips and share gardening tricks at your meeting. Each program includes a visual presentation, discussion, hands-on learning and free publications for all participants. To schedule a presentation, call Metro Recycling Information at 503-234-3000.*
Presentation topics
Gardens safe for kids and pets
Learn how to make your yard nontoxic, safe and fun for kids and pets.
Sustainable gardening essentials
Gather tips for effective, easy, nontoxic ways to design and care for your yard and garden.
Organic soils and compost
Get the real dirt on compost and organic amendments for a thriving, nontoxic yard.
Native plants for less work and more wildlife
Discover the beauty, benefits and ease of growing native plants.
Organic gardens of eatin'
Taste the delicious difference with tips on growing organic foods in your own backyard.
Terrific turf without toxics
Get the latest on growing a great lawn that's safe for children and pets.
Water-wise gardening
From wise design to rain-harvesting, learn how to water without waste.
Pesticide-free pest control
Discover effective, nontoxic techniques to tackle weeds, pests and diseases in your yard.
Petals without poisons
Get the scoop on selecting and safely protecting roses and other eager bloomers.
Birds, bees and butterflies
Gain helpful hints on attracting beneficial wildlife.
*Requires minimum 20 participants. Your group and location must also be within Metro's jurisdiction – the urban portions of Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. To be sure, use the Metro Council district map to see the Metro boundary.View the Metro Council district map
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