November 2022
Wednesday, November 2
Food Too Good To Waste
Wednesday, November 2 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 9
Green Cleaning Workshop
Wednesday, November 9 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be. (By attending you qualify for a green clean kit at no cost). Join via Zoom
Register here: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings
Sandhill Crane Tour
Wednesday, November 9 8:00 am - 9:00 am
With bright red heads, long slender legs, and distinctive bugle calls, viewing sandhill cranes is an unforgettable experience, and this unique Land Trust site, which we farm to benefit cranes, attracts them in record numbers! This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. Duration: About 60 minutes
Visit Columbia Land Trust to learn more about the events.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8am
Friday, Nov. 11 @ 8am
Monday, Nov. 14 @ 8am
Friday, Nov 18 @ 8am
Friday, November 11
Sandhill Crane Tour
Friday, November 11 8:00 am - 9:00 am
With bright red heads, long slender legs, and distinctive bugle calls, viewing sandhill cranes is an unforgettable experience, and this unique Land Trust site, which we farm to benefit cranes, attracts them in record numbers! This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. Duration: About 60 minutes
Visit Columbia Land Trust to learn more about the events.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8am
Friday, Nov. 11 @ 8am
Monday, Nov. 14 @ 8am
Friday, Nov 18 @ 8am
Saturday, November 12
Spread Mulch for Healthy Soils at The Downs Park in Vancouver!
Saturday, November 12 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Advance registration is required (helps us know how many tools to bring and how much hot cocoa to make)! See RSVP details below.
Please RSVP here! Registration will close Thursday before the event and an email with logistics and event details will be sent out. Don't wait, RSVP today!
Repair Goes Remote program - Three Creeks Library Item drop off
Saturday, November 12 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
You are invited to drop off broken household items for repair. All items must be preregistered. Visit repairclarkcounty.org for more info and to preregister items. Then, navigate to the FVRL calendar to secure yourself a spot at a drop off event. Library drop offs are limited to first 20 clients only.
We repair items in the categories of:
Appliances-toasters, mixers, lamps, etc.
Electronics-radios, CD players, DVD players, vintage radios, etc.
Sharpening-knives, scissors, pruners, etc. Sorry-we cannot sharpen anything with multiple teeth, such as a saw blade or hedge trimmers
Sewing-rips, hemming, mending, zippers, etc.
Other-jewelry, home décor, etc.
Rules of thumb: All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. No microwaves, gas engines or bicycles. Some items may be returned without repair attempts due to space constraints.
Questions? Please see the website. You can also contact the program coordinator, Terra by emailing [email protected] or calling 360-882-0936 X 224
Sunday, November 13
Wahkiakum County Bird Field Trip
Sunday, November 13 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Leader: Randy Hill/co-leaders expected
Departure time: 7:00 am
Meeting location: Salmon Creek Park & Ride Register: email [email protected] or call/text 360-975-2573
Target species include resident and migrating species in a wide variety of marsh, riparian, ag/pasture, mixed forest, open river. The 2-day trip has nearly the diversity of the August Grays Harbor trip but reflects late fall/wintering species.
Itinerary: Meet to leave at 07:00 at the Salmon Creek Park and Ride to carpool within current COVID guidelines. We will head north to Longview and travel west on SR-4 with stops at Puget Island, Julia Butler Hansen NWR, and Grays Bay around to Altoona. Those continuing the next day in Pacific County will split from the group after this point to continue west. Those returning will head back to Vancouver from this point, likely home late afternoon. Spotting scopes encouraged and radios if you have them.
Limit of 5 cars but TBD with one or two day option, 10 total participants. Trip travel type expectations: Pace: 1-2; Terrain: A; generally <1 mile walking. Mostly driving to viewing spots or along routes.
Monday, November 14
Pacific County Bird Field Trip (Optional Extension to Wahkiakum County Bird Field Trip)
All day
Leader: Randy Hill/co-leaders expected
Departure time: 7:00 am
Meeting location: Salmon Creek Park & Ride Register: email [email protected] or call/text 360-975-2573
Target species include resident and migrating species in a wide variety of marsh, mixed forest, estuary, coastal bay, sandy beach, open ocean. ThIs extension to the previous day’s trip has nearly the diversity of the August Grays Harbor trip but reflects late fall/wintering species.
Itinerary: Split from the single-day participants Sunday afternoon to head to Pacific County, continuing west on SR -4 toward Long Beach with some additional birding before lodging. Monday’s birding will include a variety of stops that could include Nahcotta, Oysterville, Leadbetter Point SP, Cape Disappointment SP, Ilwaco Marina and Chinook Valley. We will carpool within current COVID guidelines. Trip will likely go to at least mid-afternoon before a return home. Spotting scopes encouraged and radios if you have them.
Limit of 5 cars but TBD with one or two day option, 10 total participants. Trip travel type expectations: Pace: 1-2; Terrain: A; generally <1 mile walking. Mostly driving to viewing spots or along routes.
Sandhill Crane Tour
Monday, November 14 8:00 am - 9:00 am
With bright red heads, long slender legs, and distinctive bugle calls, viewing sandhill cranes is an unforgettable experience, and this unique Land Trust site, which we farm to benefit cranes, attracts them in record numbers! This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. Duration: About 60 minutes
Visit Columbia Land Trust to learn more about the events.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8am
Friday, Nov. 11 @ 8am
Monday, Nov. 14 @ 8am
Friday, Nov 18 @ 8am
Repair Goes Remote program - Cascade Park Library Item drop off
Monday, November 14 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
You are invited to drop off broken household items for repair. All items must be preregistered. Visit repairclarkcounty.org for more info and to preregister items. Then, navigate to the FVRL calendar to secure yourself a spot at a drop off event. Library drop offs are limited to first 20 clients only.
We repair items in the categories of:
Appliances-toasters, mixers, lamps, etc.
Electronics-radios, CD players, DVD players, vintage radios, etc.
Sharpening-knives, scissors, pruners, etc. Sorry-we cannot sharpen anything with multiple teeth, such as a saw blade or hedge trimmers
Sewing-rips, hemming, mending, zippers, etc.
Other-jewelry, home décor, etc.
Rules of thumb: All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. No microwaves, gas engines or bicycles. Some items may be returned without repair attempts due to space constraints.
Questions? Please see the website. You can also contact the program coordinator, Terra by emailing [email protected] or calling 360-882-0936 X 224
Wednesday, November 16
Low Waste Living Workshop
Wednesday, November 16 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, November 18
Sandhill Crane Tour
Friday, November 18 8:00 am - 9:00 am
With bright red heads, long slender legs, and distinctive bugle calls, viewing sandhill cranes is an unforgettable experience, and this unique Land Trust site, which we farm to benefit cranes, attracts them in record numbers! This tour requires a minimal amount of walking. Duration: About 60 minutes
Visit Columbia Land Trust to learn more about the events.
Wednesday, Nov. 9 @ 8am
Friday, Nov. 11 @ 8am
Monday, Nov. 14 @ 8am
Friday, Nov 18 @ 8am
Tree Pruning Workshop
Friday, November 18 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Winter is just around the corner, and it's time to prune trees. Join Vancouver Urban Forestry team members at the Water Resources Education Center to learn some great pruning tips and tricks. Pruning your own trees is a terrific way to save money, enjoy the outdoors and participate in the care of our urban forest.
This free workshop is appropriate for adults and teens, ages 15 and older. Advance registration is required. Program is limited to 15 participants. All tools will be provided. Bring your own garden gloves and bypass hand pruners if you have them.
Register Here: Tree Pruning Workshop | City of Vancouver, Washington, USA
When:
Friday, Nov. 18
9 to 11 a.m.
Water Resources Education Center
Adults and teens welcome (15 & older, please)
Contact Person: Ashley Conley
Phone Number: 360-487-7111
Email Address: [email protected]
Saturday, November 19
River Walk at the Water Center
Saturday, November 19 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
As rivers flow stronger, the water illuminates life on the riparian edges. Join a Water Center educator for a slow walk along the Columbia River in search of the birds and animals calling the cottonwood forest home. Prepare to walk two miles, rain or shine, on paved, uneven and off-trail paths.
Advance registration required. Program is limited to 15 participants. This is an all-ages nature program.
Register here: River Walk at the Water Center | City of Vancouver, Washington, USA
When:
Saturday. Nov. 19
10 a.m. to noon
Water Resources Education Center
All ages welcome!
Where:
Water Resources Education Center
Vancouver, WA 98661
Contact:
Contact Person: Ashley Conley
Phone Number: 360-487-7111
Email Address: [email protected]
Annual Mason Bee Experience
Saturday, November 19 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for what has become our annual Mason Bee Experience! The bees play a vital role in pollination. Learn the fascinating process by which the cocoons are formed then help us with cleaning our tubes. In exchange you may have some cocoons to take home!
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday November 19th, 2022 at CASEE Center, Bldg. B, Room 205,11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. NatureScaping classes are free for members ($25 per year; $15 for seniors), or $15 per class for nonmembers. Register at [email protected] or
[email protected] or call 360-737-1160.
Family Nature Fun Day
Saturday, November 19 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday, November 22
Repair Goes Remote program - Vancouver Community Library Item drop off
Tuesday, November 22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
You are invited to drop off broken household items for repair. All items must be preregistered. Visit repairclarkcounty.org for more info and to preregister items. Then, navigate to the FVRL calendar to secure yourself a spot at a drop off event. Library drop offs are limited to first 20 clients only.
We repair items in the categories of:
Appliances-toasters, mixers, lamps, etc.
Electronics-radios, CD players, DVD players, vintage radios, etc.
Sharpening-knives, scissors, pruners, etc. Sorry-we cannot sharpen anything with multiple teeth, such as a saw blade or hedge trimmers
Sewing-rips, hemming, mending, zippers, etc.
Other-jewelry, home décor, etc.
Rules of thumb: All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. No microwaves, gas engines or bicycles. Some items may be returned without repair attempts due to space constraints.
Questions? Please see the website. You can also contact the program coordinator, Terra by emailing [email protected] or calling 360-882-0936 X 224
Saturday, November 26
Repair Goes Remote program - Battle Ground Library Item drop off
Saturday, November 26 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
You are invited to drop off broken household items for repair. All items must be preregistered. Visit repairclarkcounty.org for more info and to preregister items. Then, navigate to the FVRL calendar to secure yourself a spot at a drop off event. Library drop offs are limited to first 20 clients only.
We repair items in the categories of:
Appliances-toasters, mixers, lamps, etc.
Electronics-radios, CD players, DVD players, vintage radios, etc.
Sharpening-knives, scissors, pruners, etc. Sorry-we cannot sharpen anything with multiple teeth, such as a saw blade or hedge trimmers
Sewing-rips, hemming, mending, zippers, etc.
Other-jewelry, home décor, etc.
Rules of thumb: All items must be small enough to be easily carried by one person. No microwaves, gas engines or bicycles. Some items may be returned without repair attempts due to space constraints.
Questions? Please see the website. You can also contact the program coordinator, Terra by emailing [email protected] or calling 360-882-0936 X 224
Wednesday, November 30
Wintler Park Beach Cleanup
Wednesday, November 30 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us during our final beach cleanup of the year at Wintler Community Park. Rivers are on the rise, and we hope to remove as much litter from the beach before the water takes it downstream.
Advance registration is required. Event is limited to 12 participants. Gloves, litter bags and hand sanitizer will be provided. You will receive a confirmation letter with full volunteer event details and meeting location after registration.
Register for the event here: Volunteer: Wintler Park Beach Cleanup | City of Vancouver, Washington, USA
Stream Health Monitoring - Site Visit
Wednesday, November 30 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Come learn about how to monitor stream health to help protect our watersheds in SW Washington.
Water quality and natural resource specialist, Benjamin Joner, of Clark County Public Health will demonstrate and discuss water quality monitoring techniques on-site at Mill Creek, near WSU-Vancouver in Vancouver, WA. We will discuss what to look for when determining if a waterway health and ways to improve water quality. There will be a short (less than 1/2 mile) hike from the parking lot down to the creek.
Follow this link to learn more and reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stream-health-monitoring-site-visit-tickets-471531883557
Native Plant Sale
All day
BIG news! The Clark Conservation District plant sale is officially opening November 30th at 4pm!!! We are just putting the finishing touches on our website interface and finalizing our plant inventories so that the sale can proceed as smoothly as possible. Once a plant is sold out we will not be restocking this year, so make sure to mark your calendars and get ready!
The best way to stay on top of plant sale news is to sign up for the Native Plant Sale newsletter.
For more information, visit https://www.clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale
