Ask a Master Gardener – If you have a gardening question, you can reach out to a Master Gardener online or by calling 503-821-1115.
Ask OSU Extension – Get personalized answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service's employees and volunteers with expertise in 4-H and youth development programs, coastal issues, family and community health, food and agriculture, forestry and gardening.
Backyard Habitat Certification Program – Helps people transform their yards into wildlife‑friendly habitats by offering guidance, resources, and support for planting natives, removing invasive species, and creating climate‑resilient outdoor spaces across the region.
Backyard Habitat Professionals Directory – Helps community members find trusted local arborists and landscape professionals who specialize in creating wildlife‑friendly, native‑focused yard habitats, making it easier to get expert support for environmentally friendly outdoor projects.
Backyard Habitat Resource Library – Offers an easy‑to‑search collection of guides, workshops, plant lists, and expert tips so community members can learn how to grow native plants, support wildlife, and build healthier, more sustainable yard habitats.
Céspedes Sanos, Familias Sanas – Folleto de la EMSWCD sobre pasos prácticos para mantener los patios en buen estado y al mismo tiempo proteger la calidad del agua (reduciendo el escurrimiento, manteniendo los materiales fuera de los desagües tormentosos y apoyando prácticas más seguras).
ChipDrop – Connects gardeners with free deliveries of fresh arborist wood chips so they can mulch, build soil health, and care for their landscapes using an easy, eco‑friendly, locally sourced resource.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) – Provides education, guidance, and practical support so that communities may cultivate healthy yards, gardens, farms, and natural habitats.
EMSWCD Conservation Directory – Connects community members with locally submitted businesses, products, and services to support natural resource conservation projects. Listings are informational, not comprehensive or endorsed.
Friends of Trees – Brings people together to plant and care for trees so that neighborhoods can grow greener, cooler, and healthier through hands‑on community planting events and natural area restoration.
Healthy Gardening & Yard Maintenance – Shares simple, non‑toxic gardening tips and access to expert support so community members can grow healthy plants, reduce harmful chemicals, and care for their yards in ways that protect people, pets, and local waterways.
Healthy Lawns, Healthy Families – EMSWCD brochure on practical steps to keep yards healthy while also protecting water quality (reducing runoff, keeping materials out of storm drains, and supporting safer practices).
Multnomah County Master Gardeners – Shares research‑based gardening help, hands‑on learning opportunities, and community events so local residents can grow healthy, sustainable gardens and connect with a supportive gardening community.
Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides – Promotes safe, non‑toxic solutions to pest and weed problems so community members can protect their health, homes, and local ecosystems while reducing reliance on harmful pesticides.
OSU Extension Service – Connects community members with easy‑to‑use, research‑based gardening and landscaping resources and offers hands‑on workshops, classes, and local events so people can confidently grow healthy plants and create thriving outdoor spaces.
Practical Lawn Care Establishment & Renovation – Offers clear, step‑by‑step lawn‑care guidance to help community members successfully plant or rejuvenate healthy, long‑lasting lawns from seed or sod.
What's Your Lawn Style? – Provides simple, water‑friendly lawn care guidance so that anyone can maintain healthy, attractive yards while reducing chemicals and protecting local rivers and waterways.