Gorge Sustainability Project

08/30/2026

THIS FRIDAY!

Hood River County, mark your calendars for Friday, September 4, from 10 am to 1 pm at Hood River Garbage on 3440 Guignard Drive, Hood River, OR. For the FREE Mattress Recycling event!

Mattresses and box springs only. Any type of construction or condition. Unacceptable items: Air mattresses, crib mattresses, and other bedding-related products, and furniture are not eligible for recycling.

County residents only. 5 unit maximum. No registration required.
Questions? Call (541) 386-2272

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

👚Kids Clothing Swap👖
Tomorrow (8/25) starting at 12p in Rheingarten Park in ! Clothes will stay out until the end of the White Salmon Farmers' Market at 7pm.

08/22/2026

🪡🧵Learning to sew can be a lifelong skill to REPAIR useful items to extend their life as well as REUSE items in new ways! Learn more about these Gorge Makerspace workshops by messaging them!

08/11/2026

🫐A tasty way to REDUCE & REUSE!

🫐 Blueberry Glean & Jam Making Workshop!

What’s a glean? Gleaning is harvesting extra produce from local farms that might otherwise go unpicked. Through Gorge Gleaning, a program of Gorge Grown Food Network, volunteers help reduce food waste while increasing access to fresh, local food.

Join us for a blueberry glean, take home fresh berries, then learn how to preserve them at our jam-making workshop. All participants will leave with blueberries and their own jar of homemade jam! 💙

See brochure for dates, locations, and RSVP details.

08/04/2026

TODAY in White Salmon!

🍅 Preserving Your Bountiful Harvest - A Free Workshop:
The Good, the Bad, and the Challenges of Food Preservation

🥕 Have a garden overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables? Learn how to enjoy
your harvest long after the growing season ends in this informative workshop. Whether you're new to preserving food or looking to expand your skills, this
presentation will explore a variety of safe and effective preservation techniques.

Participants will learn:
● Why preserving your harvest is worthwhile
● Common challenges—and how to avoid them
● Tips and tricks to make food preservation easier and more successful
● Best practices for storing your preserved foods
Presented by Central Gorge Master Gardeners Diane Parrot and Mary Parrot,
the workshop will cover:
● Canning: Methods, equipment, and safety basics
● Freezing: Tips for preserving produce, freezer organization, and storage
● Dehydrating: Different drying methods and long-term storage options

Participants will receive helpful handouts covering each preservation method,
along with recipes and additional resources.

Workshop Dates
🌽 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
6:30 p.m.
White Salmon Library
77 NE Wauna Ave., White Salmon, WA

🫛 Saturday, August 22, 2026
10:00 a.m.
OSU Hood River Extension Office
2990 Experiment Station Drive, Hood River, OR

The Central Gorge Master Gardener Association welcomes gardeners of all
experience levels to its Garden Gathering series of free educational workshops.
Held monthly from March through October, these interactive programs provide
practical, research-based gardening information for home gardeners throughout
the Columbia Gorge.

Upcoming 2026 Garden Gathering topics include plant propagation, marigolds,
marigold wreath and garland making, and the annual Garden Tour on
September 12.

To learn more about upcoming workshops, visit the Central Gorge Master
Gardener Association website at https://centralgorgemga.org/

Keep growing!

08/03/2026