Helpful Resources
The best way to know what’s going on in the nature community in the SW Washington is to go to Lower Columbia Nature Network and sign up for their newsletter.
I’ll list a few of my favorite local resources here though as well.
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In One Yard: Close to Nature (books 1 & 2) by Warren Hatch. Wonderfully detailed photographs and descriptions the extraordinary diversity of “ordinary” creatures of a Portland, OR backyard habitat. Some of my favorite books I own.
Joe Gardener Podcast listen to this while you’re in your garden and it’s like gardening with friends. Here’s a few episodes you could start with Oaks with Doug Tallamy , Microbe Science, Why Our Plant Choices Matter with Doug Tallamy,
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Local on-site Native Plant Nurseries
Nature’s Haven Nursery in Camas.
Good Year Farms in Washougal
Pre-order Native Plant Sales:
Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale
Share plants with your friends and neighbors!
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Oregon State University Extension How to Build a Simple Frog Pond
Nesting and Overwintering Habitat Fact Sheet Xerces Society. This is an excellent resource for learning how to help native pollinators and other wildlife successfully overwinter in the garden.
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National Wildlife Federation Keystone Native Plant Species Vancouver & Camas are in EcoRegion 7, Marine West Coast Forest
Native Plants for Willamette Valley Gardens Booklet
Xerces Society Native Plant List for Maritime NW
Sparrow Hawk Native Plants has an excellent selection of plants and is a wonderful resource for learning about specific plants and how to use them. I have ordered with them several times and have been very happy with the quality.