Blueberry Varieties, Find the Right Fit For Your Garden​ Class
This class is for those who are already comfortable with blueberry care, and are looking to expand their orchards. Different blueberry varieties will be discussed in terms of growth habit, yield, berry size, storage life of fruit, and seasonality of harvest.Instructor: Camille Dill
Date & Time: Saturday, March 1st at 10am
Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom
Join us for Greeters for complimentary coffee, treats, prizes and networking. 8:30-9:30 am.
Greeters gatherings are typically held the first Wednesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 am at various Chamber member host locations throughout Philomath.
Come network in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! It's a great opportunity to visit Philomath Chamber members and show support for our business community. This program gives business owners an opportunity to promote their operations to a core group of actively involved business people in the community. Lively and uplifting, there's no better way to make connections and build professional relationships. Greeters is a networking program available to all Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce members (and their employees)
Intro to PNW Native Plants​ Class
We will cover a range of native species of shrubs and perennials, including whether they are suitable for planting in traditional irrigated landscapes or are better in less managed settings, and how they can help solve some of the tricky planting situations our local sites and soils create.Instructor: Darren Morgan
Date & Time: Sunday, March 9th at 10:30am
Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom
We’ll discuss the strawberry varieties that are available this year and when they’ll be ready for picking. Learn the basics on planting and care to produce the best crop this season.
Instructor: Angelee Kirkland
Date & Time: Thursday, March 13th at 10:30am
Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom
This class goes over the basics of starting an organic vegetable garden from the soil up, and caring for it over the entire year. Learn water wise tactics that will save your roots and your utility bill in summer, healthy fertilization schedules that will help keep pests at bay, and what to do if you spot pests. Winter doesn't mean a stop to gardening, we will also cover planting cover crops to reduce leaching and keep your garden looking great year round!
Instructor: Camille Dill
Date & Time: Saturday, March 15th at 10am
Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom
RSVP required by 3/17/25 Catered by: TBD
Chamber members - $15/person; Non-members - $20/person
Chamber Forum Luncheons are held the third Thursday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church at 2540 Applegate Street in Philomath.
These luncheons bring the general membership and guests together for networking, in addition to inviting speakers who give topical presentations of interest to businesses.
Learn how to plan, select, prepare, and plant a backyard vegetable garden. We’ll be discussing expected yields, layout, soil prep, planting, and care.
Instructor: Angelee Kirkland
Date & Time: Saturday, March 22nd at 10am
Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom
There is a lot to learn as a new beekeeper! In this class we will cover a brief history of beekeeping that will put modern day beekeeping into perspective. We will also learn how to build a beehive and the vocabulary necessary to understand all components, including essential tools and apparel. We also cover basic social organization of honey bees and differences between honey bee breeds. Finally, we cover how to procure live bees in different ways.
Instructor: Camille Dill
Date & Time: Sunday, March 23rd at 10:30am
Location: Shonnard's Nursery Classroom