Events under 'Outdoor Activities'
First Friday Art Walk
Friday, January 7, 2022 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Vancouver's Downtown Association in downtown Vancouver for this month’s First Friday Art Walk! Our downtown is home to a wide array of gallery spaces and art-centric businesses that are ready to welcome you.
Stop by the Artist in Residence Trash to Treasure art exhibit featured at Art At The Cave.
Find out more, like the locations to all the art, food, beverage and music listings, on the Vancouver's Downtown Association website.
Meadowscaping In the Home Garden Virtual Workshop
Thursday, January 20, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Meadow habitats are an ecologically important landscape type in Clark County, but they’re not nearly as abundant as they once were. By reintroducing native prairie and meadow plant species into your landscape design, you can help provide habitat for pollinators and other native wildlife as well as support other ecological functions like stormwater management and plant biodiversity. Join Clark Conservation District for a presentation on the benefits of Meadowscaping in the home landscape and get inspiration and tips on how to create a beautiful and beneficial meadow naturescape on your property. Thursday, January 20 from 7 to 8pm via Zoom. The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener Program is presenting the talk in partnership with Clark County Green Neighbors Program.
Registration is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Trash to Treasure Artist in Residence Art Exhibit Reception
Saturday, January 22, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Waste Connections of Washington hosts the Artist in Residence Trash to Treasure art exhibit reception at Art At The Cave. The exhibit features sculptures created by Recycled Arts Festival artist Bill Leigh from unwanted objects discarded at local transfer stations. Each piece of artwork consists of at least 75% recycled materials and will be available for purchase during the gallery showing in January.
Light refreshments served.
2022 Earth Day Celebration - Invest in Our Planet: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Saturday, April 23, 2022 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Clark County Master Composter Recyclers at the Natural Gardens at Pacific Community Park to celebrate Earth Day! Arrive anytime between 10 am - 1 pm. This year’s theme is: Invest in Our Planet: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. All ages welcome!
- Learn the basic principles of composting
- Help create a compost bin
- View a lasagna garden demonstration
- Explore worm bin composting
- Bring your kids for fun activities!
INVEST IN OUR PLANET and REDUCE OUR FOOTPRINT
Cost: Free
Pacific Park Natural Garden - Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, May 21, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for some maintenance at the Pacific Park Natural Garden demonstration site. These inspiring gardens have been getting a makeover and there are some projects you can help with. The gardens are located at the SW corner of NE 18th St & NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Bring water and dress for the weather.
Learn more about the Natural Gardens at https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/demonstration-gardens
Contact: Brittany Smith, [email protected].wa.gov
Pacific Park Natural Garden - Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, June 18, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for some maintenance at the Pacific Park Natural Garden demonstration site. These inspiring gardens have been getting a makeover and there are some projects you can help with. The gardens are located at the SW corner of NE 18th St & NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Bring water and dress for the weather.
Learn more about the Natural Gardens at https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/demonstration-gardens
Contact: Brittany Smith, [email protected].wa.gov
Pacific Park Natural Garden - Volunteer Opportunity
Saturday, July 30, 2022 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for some maintenance at the Pacific Park Natural Garden demonstration site. These inspiring gardens have been getting a makeover and there are some projects you can help with. The gardens are located at the SW corner of NE 18th St & NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Bring water and dress for the weather.
Learn more about the Natural Gardens at https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/en/demonstration-gardens
Contact: Brittany Smith, [email protected].wa.gov
StreamTeam Tree Planting
Saturday, January 11, 2020 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come plant native trees with StreamTeam and AmeriCorps! Native trees not only clean the air we breathe, but also protect the water we drink. As always, training, tools, and snacks are provided. Location varies and will be confirmed in a later email.
Ridgefield, WA
Sponsor: Clark Public Utilities' Stream Team
Winter Orchard Care Series: Foley Community Orchard
Saturday, January 11, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
River Walk Wednesday
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the banks of the Columbia River, and learn about the interconnected ecology of the river and the land. Walk the trails along the wetlands and learn about the birds, animals and plants calling this riparian area home. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Remember to dress for the weather and expect to walk approximately two miles.
Space is limited, RSVP to register.
All ages are welcome; the event is geared toward participants 8 years of age and older.
Winter Orchard Care Series: Foley Community Orchard
Saturday, January 18, 2020 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stewardship Friday at the Water Center
Friday, January 31, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Calendar Date:
Friday, January 31, 2020 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
The Water Resources Education Center, located on the banks of the Columbia River and adjacent to 50 acres of wetland habitat, is in the process of certifying our native garden and outdoor classroom space through the Backyard Habitat Certification Program.
Join us for Stewardship Friday, and help us become a certified native garden habitat! This opportunity is family friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.
https://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/webform/stewardship-friday-water-center
Event Contact Information
Contact Person: Ashley Conley
Phone Number: 360-487-7111
Email Address: [email protected]
River Walk Wednesday
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the banks of the Columbia River, and learn about the interconnected ecology of the river and the land. Walk the trails along the wetlands and learn about the birds, animals and plants calling this riparian area home. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Remember to dress for the weather and expect to walk approximately two miles. Space is limited, RSVP to register.
All ages are welcome; the event is geared toward participants 8 years of age and older. Free, please RSVP below!
https://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/webform/river-walk-wednesday-0
Animal Tracking Basics: Life Along the Water’s Edge
Saturday, February 22, 2020 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Stewardship Friday at the Water Center
Friday, February 28, 2020 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Water Resources Education Center, located on the banks of the Columbia River and adjacent to 50 acres of wetland habitat, is in the process of certifying our native garden and outdoor classroom space through the Backyard Habitat Certification Program.
Over the next several months, the Water Center is looking for volunteers to help remove non-native plants, plant native plants for pollinators and birds, and perhaps even build a fence. The Water Center is hoping to become a demonstration site for the Backyard Habitat program and provide the public with an area to view a mature native garden featuring native plants, birds and other wildlife.
Join us for Stewardship Friday, and help us become a certified native garden habitat! This opportunity is family friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.
https://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/webform/stewardship-friday-water-center-0
Winter Nature Days at Columbia Springs
Saturday, February 29, 2020 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Learning has never been more fun! Join us on the last Saturday of the month as our Visitor Center transforms into a series of interactive activities for you to experience. In February, you can explore the seeds and flowers of the Pacific Northwest. In March, we will delve into bird identification and habitat, giving you the chance to leave with your own pinecone birdfeeder! In April, we will learn about the salmon lifecycle and you will get to visit with our baby salmon in the tank.
The fun doesn’t end – you can explore Columbia Springs further during Family Nature Days from May to August (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) as we expand our activities across our 100-acre natural area!
These free events are fun for kids of all ages!
Columbia Springs is a 100-acre natural area providing educational programming. We rely on community support. Consider making a donation or volunteering with us to help bring nature and science learning to everyone.
Contact: [email protected] or call (360) 882-0936 ext. 230
Tree Planting on Burnt Bridge Creek
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Planting native trees and shrubs are a great way to help improve the water quality and habitat of this great resource in our community. There will be instructions about how to plant before we begin.
Green Businesses are already setting the trend to enhance our community. This event will be an opportunity to build connections with those green businesses, learn about trees and watershed health, and support the community.
Reminder:
Dress for weather — Long pants and study shoes are recommended
Bringing a reusable water bottle is encouraged
Tools and gloves provided
Refreshments and light snacks provided
To register: https://clarkgreenbiz.com/community-events/green-biz-tree-planting
River Walk Wednesday
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Explore the banks of the Columbia River, and learn about the interconnected ecology of the river and the land. Walk the trails along the wetlands and discover plants, birds and animals who call this riparian area home. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Remember to dress for the weather and expect to walk approximately two miles. Space is limited, please RSVP to register.
https://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/webform/river-walk-wednesday-1
River Walk along the Columbia
Wednesday, March 11
10 a.m. to noon
Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
The event is geared toward participants 8 years of age and older.
Free, please RSVP at https://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/webform/river-walk-wednesday-1.
Bird Ecology and Identification Workshop Series
Saturday, March 14, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Are you interested in learning more about the birds that live around us?
Bring your favorite Bird ID Book and binoculars! We will have some available to use. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to walk about 1 mile on earthen trails.
- Saturday, March 14th and Saturday, March 28th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Classes will meet in Swift Classroom at Columbia Springs: 12208 SE Evergreen HWY, Vancouver, WA 98683
- Register at www.columbiasprings.org/workshops
CANCELLED Columbia Gorge Bird Watching
Saturday, March 28, 2020 7:30 am
Vancouver Audubon Society Field Trip
Columbia Gorge Saturday, March 28th
Where: Port of Camas/Washougal
When: 7:30am
Contact: Cindy McCormack [email protected]
Let’s check out some of the bird hotspots along the Washington side of the Columbia Gorge. We will head east from the parking area at the Port of Camas/Washougal and look for late wintering, resident, and early migrant birds in Skamania and/or Klickitat Counties. Locations may vary based on wind and weather.
Target birds may include shrikes, American Dipper, Lewis’s Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, Say’s Phoebe, bluebirds, and Canyon Wren. This might be a good time for migrating arid-land species, such as Sagebrush Sparrows.
This will be an all-day adventure unless the weather decides otherwise. Contact Cindy at [email protected] if you want to participate or if you have any questions.
We will carpool, so please remember to pay your driver. ($0.10/mile for each passenger is an easy calculation and a fair guideline).
Dress for the weather, be prepared for inclement weather! Bring lunch, water, snacks, and don’t forget your binoculars!