FREE COMPOST WORKSHOP, MAY 11, 10 AM

2019 Free Compost Workshop on Saturday, May 11, 10 AM

The Santa Clara Community Garden (SCCG) will host the following soil building workshops. SCCG is located behind St. Matthews Church at 4110 River Road, about 1-1/2 mile north of Beltline. These composting workshops are free and do not require preregistration. All sessions run for an hour or two.
2019 Compost Workshop Schedule

May 11 – OSU Compost Specialist demonstrations and review of cover crops

June 1 – Present information on hot compost and build a lasagna bed

October 19 – OSU Compost Specialist demo and cover crops

November 16 – SCCG Compost Demo

Workshops will include discussion of various composting methods, including: hot compost, cold compost, lasagna, cover crops, and soil building with worms.

Garden plots (12’x20’) are available to rent immediately in the Santa Clara Community Garden (SCCG) for $60 per year. This includes water, leaves for mulching, access to compost, and garden tools. People who want to build up and improve the soil in a garden plot using composting techniques may attend compost workshop(s) and rent a plot right away. Contact Peter at 541-321-0798 for more information.

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GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE

Santa Clara Community Garden, located at 4110 River Road, has a few garden plots available. Call Peter at 541-321-0798 for more information.

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Awbrey Park Wildflower Celebration Tomorrow, Saturday the 4th from 11-2

The 8th Annual Awbrey Park Wildflower Celebration is an opportunity to welcome spring, connect with the Santa Clara Community and celebrate all that neighborhood volunteers have accomplished over the last decade caring for their park.

WHEN: Saturday, May 4th 11am-2pm
WHERE: Awbrey Park (corner of River Rd and Spring Creek)
HOSTED BY: Friends of Awbrey Park Volunteers & the Santa Clara Community Organization
COST: FREE

ACTIVITIES:

Guided Wildflower Treasure Hunt
Community Booths
Live Music
Native Plant Giveaway
Free Hot Dogs
Neighborhood Farmer’s Market
Artie the Art Bus
Rock Painting Horseshoes and more…

We hope you can join us and feel free to forward this invite to a friend!

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Monthly SCCO Meeting, Thursday, May 2, 7 PM

It’s time for our monthly SCCO Meeting:
Thursday, May 2 at 7PM
Messiah Lutheran Church
3280 River Road

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Santa Clara Community Celebration, May 4 11 am – 2 pm

The 2nd Annual Community Celebration and 8th Annual Awbrey Park Wildflower Celebration are Saturday, May 4 from 11AM – 2PM – both at Awbrey Park. Artie the Art Bus and Cat in the Hat will be there. Drop by for Hot Dogs, Music, Wildflower Tours, Horseshoes, Organic Produce from local farms, and several informational booths about happenings in our area: The LTD Transit Station, ODOT improvements to Beltline at Delta and River Road, news on Beaver-Hunsaker, Master Gardeners, our Volunteer Library, North Eugene Homeless Advocacy Group and more. Come meet your Santa Clara Neighbors and have a great time.
The Community and Wildflower Celebration is at Awbrey Park at the corner of River Road and Spring Creek Drive. A little over 2 miles north of Beltline. Map

The Hot Dog Team is ready to serve you free hot dogs. L to R. Devin, Peggy, Wyatt, Logan and Patrick.
Fan waving to musician in the distance. There will be lots of fun and informational booths.
The River Road – Santa Clara Planning Team will be there to answer questions. Other booths: the LTD Transit Station, MovingAhead (area wide LTD), ODOT for Beltline Delta and River Road improvements.
Local Organic Produce from Santa Clara’s Small is Beautiful Farmstand and info on CSA’s.
Artie the Art Bus and Cat in the Hat will be there.
Guided or self guided wildflower tours. You might earn a native plant if you find enough native plants.
The River Road / Santa Clara Volunteer Library has arranged an appearance by Cat in the Hat.
Enjoy live music while you visit the park and booths.
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