Join us for an evening of learning and discussion on Unconventioal Pollinators & How to Protect Them at Ruzzo’s Retreat in Damascus!
Bring the family, friends, dogs and any burning plant questions!
Want more plants without the cost—or the ecological impact? Join us for a hands-on pub talk and workshop where you’ll learn how to propagate plants sustainably and build a thriving, low-maintenance garden.
This interactive session will walk you through the basics of plant propagation, including how to take and root cuttings you can bring home with you. We’ll also cover best practices for collecting and growing plants responsibly—so you can expand your garden without harming natural ecosystems.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you’ll leave with new skills, fresh plants, and a better understanding of how to garden in harmony with nature.
When: Sunday May 31st from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
5-5:30 – Mingle
5:30-6:30 – presentation
6:30-7 – Q&A
Where: Ruzzo’s Retreat
15252 OR-224
Damascus OR, 97089
Register here!
About our speaker:
Julia Eden – My education began in the forest. Living in the woods introduced me to the magic of water. Alpine glacial runoff filled my rivers and bathed me into new skin. Since then I have dedicated my time to recreating the wonders of the deep woods for the benefit of the Earth. I studied native plants of the Pacific Northwest under my mentor, Beth Bluemmel of Echo Valley Native Nursery, for several years, and continue to work with her on the propagation and spread of natives. But I know the Earth is a holistic system, so I went in search of an educator who could complete the picture for me. I found that practitioner in Zach Weiss, and his Water Stories Core Course. I now have the understanding and confidence to wander the landscape creating positive change. I have always been a writer and still dedicate a lot of my time to writing articles, books, and media pitches about decentralized water retention, holistic land management, and plants, but I am looking forward to working more with DIYers as well as expanding my educational offerings. I had spent years finding everything I could about Sepp Holzer and his methods when Zach Weiss announced the Water Stories Core Course. And it was so much more than I ever expected! Not only did I learn all about how to take Sepp’s ideas from theory to practice, I was also introduced to a whole world of water regeneration and holistic land management. Combining this knowledge with my plant expertise allows me to understand how the systems are meant to interact with one another, and then turn that knowledge into action. These days I’m focused on spreading information through writing and education, as well as working with DIYers on their own land projects.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors for making this event possible: Clackamas WES & Ruzzo’s
