September’s Weed of the Month: Knotweed
As the days get cooler and wetter, weeds just keep growing. Meet September’s Weed of the Month: knotweed! This plant
September 4, 2026
May’s Weed of the Month: Poison Hemlock
English Private Pesticide Applicator License Preparation Course and Exam: November 2026
Register Now! English language Private Pesticide Applicator’s License Exam Preparation Class and the Exam Class: November 17th-18th 2026, 8am-5pm (7
September 3, 2026
August’s Weed of the Month: Puncturevine
Summer is flying by, and it’s time to spotlight August’s Weed of the Month! Puncturevine, or goathead, is an invasive
August 10, 2026
July’s Weed of the Month: Houndstongue
July’s Weed of the Month is Houndstongue! Beware the houndstongue—it’s a toxic invader that takes over roadsides, rangelands, and logged
July 6, 2026
Worker Protection Standards Classes
Join us for the following Worker Protection Standards Classes! Spanish language Worker Protection Standards Training Tuesday June 23rd 8am-11am in Hood
June 11, 2026
June’s Weed of the Month: Spotted Knapweed
This month, we’re focusing on the notorious spotted knapweed—an unruly guest from Eurasia. This aggressive, short-lived perennial invades pastures, roadsides,
June 4, 2026
Wildfire Awareness Resources
May was designated as Wildfire Awareness Month, but just because June has arrived doesn’t mean you should overlook the Wildfire
June 4, 2026
May’s Weed of the Month: Poison Hemlock
This plant is notoriously dangerous, making it a real threat in the garden world. Every part of it—leaves, stems, and
May 8, 2026
April’s Weed of the Month: Garlic Mustard
Garlic Mustard is a cool-season biennial herb that can be identified by stalked, triangular to heart-shaped leaves with coarse teeth.
April 16, 2026
Save the Date: Before Wildfire Strikes!
Join the Hood River All Lands Partnership on Wednesday, April 29th from 6:00-8:30pm at the Columbia Center for the Arts for
March 19, 2026
2026 Respirator Fit Testing
This bilingual opportunity is for pesticide applicators and handlers to receive onsite medical evaluations and OSHA certified respirator fit tests
January 28, 2026
2024/2025 Annual Report
Explore our freshly designed and digital 2024/2025 Hood River Soil & Water Conservation Annual Report! Throughout the past year, we
December 12, 2025
Spanish for Orchard Managers January 2026
Spanish for Orchard Managers REGISTER HERE! Dates & Times: Location: Columbia Gorge Community College – Hood River Campus Target Audience:
November 17, 2025
Spanish Worker Protection Standards & Pesticide Handler Training January 15 or 16 2026
Join us either Thursday January 15th or Friday January 16th for the Spanish language Worker Protection Standards & Pesticide Handler
November 17, 2025
POSTPONED Spanish Private Pesticide Applicators License Preparation Class and Exam December 2025
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN POSTPONED WE ARE WORKING TO RESCHEDULE ! Spanish language Private Pesticide Applicator’s License Preparation Class
November 17, 2025
Spanish Supervisory Skills and Leadership November 2025
Join us for a Spanish language Supervisory Skills and Leadership Training with Leo Garcia. When: November 4th-6th, 2025 Time: 9
October 17, 2025
English Private Pesticide Applicator License Exam Preparation Course and Exam November 2025
English language Private Pesticide Applicator’s License Exam Preparation Class and the Exam
Class: November 12th, 13th 2024, 8am-4:30pm
October 1, 2025
Upcoming Agricultural Trainings and Workshops!
October 15th &16th Worker Protection Standards Train the Trainer Workshop (Spanish & English) Pine Grove Grange, Hood River 8am -5:00pm
September 5, 2025
October 15th & 16th Train the Trainer Worker Protection Standards Spanish and English
Train the Trainer Two-Day Course Spanish or English When: October 15th & 16th 2025 8am-4pm Where: Pine Grove Grange 2935
July 21, 2025
June 17th & 18th Train the Trainer Worker Protection Standards
Train the Trainer Two-Day Course Spanish or English When: June 17th & 18th 2025 8am-4pm Where: Pine Grove Grange 2935
May 6, 2025
Upcoming Events and Meetings
Meetings:
- SWCD Board Meeting: Thursday, September 3rd at 4pm
Classes/Trainings:
- Worker Protection Standards Train the Trainer in English and Spanish, October 23rd-24th
- English Private Pesticide Applicator License Preparation Course and Exam, November 17th-18th. Exam on November 19th.
