Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum

Hi, Friends. Be curious, come on down….

Our Second Saturday work party is tomorrow morning. 9215 SE Old Evergreen Highway The weather app says it will be a cool morning. We may be doing some plum harvesting and probably moving wood chips. Regardless, refreshments will follow.
As the community knows we are a totally volunteer managed nonprofit providing the restoration, development and maintenance for this rare open space including Stanger Creek on the Columbia River. It is the remnant of the first rounds of homesteading in the Pacific Northwest in the late 1830’s by John Stanger, an employee of the Hudson Bay Company. We need your skill set to help preserve this amazing historic property. The property includes the John Stanger home that was place on the National Historic Register by Dr Weber before his passing in the 1990’s and is of a rare original cedar plank construction. This structure provides a rare educational opportunity understand construction methods in the mid 1800’s here in this region. Be curious, join us and help save our open space, history and construction knowledge. 🙏🏻🏡🌳

I hope to see you then,

Waste Connections has been a proud community sponsor of the Jane Weber Arboretum for over 10 years. We, a totally volunteer organization could not continue to be successful without there contribution. Join us and help keep this little patch of green space, the remnants of the historic John Stanger Homestead open to the public. Come on down this Saturday at 9 AM and share you skills. You’ll meet a great group of talented and caring gardeners, craftsman and historians. 9215 SE Old Evergreen Highway

Gardeners, neighbors and friends
Yes, Second Saturday is here again. It’s already July. Funny how time flies!
Second Saturday at Jane Weber Arboretum - July 11 from 9am to noon with refreshments afterwards.

We were gifted a large quantity of wood chips to spread in the garden beds. They have been great in controlling w**ds and saving water as we get it spread. To make spreading them easier we have a tractor to get them to the beds. What a difference it has made. Come see the beautiful pollinator gardens, learn what a couple of hours volunteering a month can do to help us keep the grounds of this beautiful historic homestead maintained for the entire community to enjoy. It's all for a good cause!

I hope to see you then,

Hi, friends. We are moving into a new season with different tasks. Summer is almost here. Join us for our June Second Saturday Work Party!…9215 SE Old Evergreen Highway
Our party starts at 9am to noon with refreshments to follow.

A lot of w**ds have been cleared this spring so we'll be sheet-mulching with cardboard and wood chips and adding more wood chips elsewhere as needed. A great way to conserve on water. The pollinator gardens are in their prime. Don’t miss them.

We always have a good time. We hope you'll join us for the fun.
It’s a very rewarding experience.
Thank you,

Join Us
Come down Saturday May 16th for our Spring Open House,
1 to 4 PM, 9215 SE Old Evergreen Highway at Image Road. https://janeweberarboretum.org
May is a great time to come down and see this historic John Stanger homestead property with one of the oldest houses in Clark County. Our pollinator gardens are coming into bloom now. You can’t miss them. Tours of the John Stanger House. Volunteers available to answer questions you may have about the Weber’s, the history, the gardens, the nonprofit or about volunteering. Join Us!

Friends and Neighbors

Our May's Second Saturday work party is almost upon us - May 9, 2026, 9am to noon.

This work party is going to be a little different this month - lots going on! The Jane Weber Arboretum has a table at the Vancouver Farmers Market and we will be working there, 9am to 3. Stop by and say hi! Grab a brochure, ask us questions about the Arboretum. Let us tell you why volunteering is a great experience! With all that said, there won't be any big projects tackled this month, but we had a great Arbor Day Celebration on the 28th of April. We have a handout from Bartlett Tree Experts about the importance of planning for and maintaining trees in your yard.

AND ....

Our annual open house is next Saturday, May 16 from 1pm - 4. Light refreshments will be served. I'll send out another email for that. Soon.

The weather will be good, whatever you decide to do. Enjoy it.

Join us this Tuesday April 28th
The Jane Weber Arboretum Nonprofit is excited to have Bartlett Tree Experts participate in this year’s Arbor Month Celebration, April 28th, 11:30 on the front porch of the historic John Stanger House 9215 SE Old Evergreen Highway. Join George Nickols and Ryan Fay for an engaging, educational presentation focused on helping homeowners make informed, confident decisions about the trees in their landscapes.
In addition to hearing from our guests
we will be adding to the Don Bonker Grove as a Arbor Day Ceremony by plant a tree honoring our Volunteer of the year Anne Devereaux.
During this session, George and Ryan will walk attendees through the full lifecycle of caring for their trees—from the moment they bring home a new tree to long‑term maintenance that supports growth, beauty, and resilience. Key topics will include:
• Selecting and Establishing New Trees
Guidance on choosing the right tree for your property and ensuring proper planting techniques for a strong start.
• Maintenance and Plant Health Care Tips
Practical, science‑based advice on watering, pruning, soil management, and protecting your trees from pests and environmental stress.
• Understanding Larger Tree Risks Near Structures
How to recognize when mature trees may pose risks to homes or other structures, and when to call in a professional arborist for assessment or mitigation.
Bartlett Tree Experts is proud to support Arbor Month and has for many years been a great partner with the Jane Weber Arboretum Nonprofit. They have identified and assessed our trees and the famous Hudson Bay Old Apple at Fort Vancouver help our community cultivate safer, healthier, and more vibrant landscapes. We look forward to seeing you tree lovers there!

JOIN US….Tuesday April 28th at 11:30 AM for a ARBOR MONTH CEREMONY…. 9215 SE Old Evergreen Highway.

The Jane Weber Arboretum Nonprofit is excited to have Bartlett Tree Experts participate in this year’s Arbor Month Celebration, April 28th, 11:30AM on the front porch of the historic John Stanger House. Join George Nickols and Ryan Fay from Bartlett Tree Experts for an engaging, educational presentation focused on helping homeowners make informed, confident decisions about the trees in their landscapes.
In addition to hearing from our guests
we will be adding to the Don Bonker Grove as a Arbor Day Ceremony by plant a tree honoring our Volunteer of the year Anne Devereaux.
During this session, George and Ryan will walk attendees through the full lifecycle of caring for their trees—from the moment they bring home a new tree to long‑term maintenance that supports growth, beauty, and resilience. Key topics will include:
• Selecting and Establishing New Trees
Guidance on choosing the right tree for your property and ensuring proper planting techniques for a strong start.
• Maintenance and Plant Health Care Tips
Practical, science‑based advice on watering, pruning, soil management, and protecting your trees from pests and environmental stress.
• Understanding Larger Tree Risks Near Structures
How to recognize when mature trees may pose risks to homes or other structures, and when to call in a professional arborist for assessment or mitigation.
Bartlett Tree Experts is proud to support Arbor Month and has for many years been a great partner with the Jane Weber Arboretum Nonprofit. They have identified and assessed our trees and the famous Hudson Bay Company Old Apple Tree 1826 at Fort Vancouver help our community cultivate safer, healthier, and more vibrant landscapes. We look forward to seeing you tree lovers there! See captions…

Our April Second Saturday Volunteers Work Party in the various gardens on the property were a big success and the weather was beautiful! ☀️ The rain over night made the w**ds and digging easy.
JOIN US for our Arbor Day ceremony on April 28th at 11 AM, May 9th for Second Saturday or any Tuesday morning at 9 AM.
We are maintained totally by volunteers. Join the fun and enjoy this historic homestead property.
See captions….

Happy 2026 spring weather! Our Second Saturday work party is upon us. We really need a little warm spring rain for sure so get out and enjoy what nature brings!

Tomorrow, April 11, 9am to noon, we will be doing some sheet-mulching. Smother those darn w**ds! And, of course, there are a few more w**ds still that need pulling. Caretaker John will be talking about the noxious w**d of the month!

As always, we offer refreshments/light lunch and friendship at the end of our hard work. Join us.

I hope to see you tomorrow morning. Don't forget your garden gloves.