About the film:

This up-to-the-minute tale of geopolitical, scientific, and corporate intrigue that exposes the machinations of a secretive organization empowered to green light massive extraction of metals from the deep seafloor that are deemed essential to the electric battery revolution.

Deep Rising illuminates the vital relationship between the deep ocean and sustaining life on Earth. The documentary also follows mining startup The Metals Company, as it pursues funding, public favor, and permission from the International Seabed Authority to mine wide swathes of the Pacific Ocean floor.

When: Tuesday, January 23rd. Doors open at 4:30pm, Program and Film 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Where: Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660

We are providing pizza with Gluten Friendly/Vegan options. A water station will also be available. Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own water bottle. 

Learn more about the film and watch a trailer here.

Please register here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Clark County Green Neighbors.

Love juicy, sweet just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join Master Gardeners for an in-person hands-on workshop on blueberry pruning.

Join us at our Vancouver area demonstration blueberry field to learn and practice your skills. This entails a 5 - to 10-minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them.

Thursday, Jan. 25 from 10 am to noon. Cost: $10. No admission without advance registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-blueberry-pruning-workshop-tickets-764126020497?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Join us for the 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

What: Volunteer Tree Planting

When: Monday, January 27th, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Burnt Bridge Creek, NE 18th Court – Near the West entrance of Arnold Park. From NE 15th Ave, turn onto NE 41st Circle. Follow the signs to parking.

What to bring: Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

Register here.

This event is held in partnership with the City of Vancouver. Thank you to our partnering sponsor, PeaceHealth.

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Súmate al Dia de Servicio Martin Luther King Jr. 2024 

Actividad: Reforestación para voluntarios en Burnt Bridge Creek

Cuándo: Lunes 27 de Enero 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde: NE 18th Court – Cerca de la entrada Oeste de Arnold Park que se llega por NE 15th Ave y entrar por NE 41st Circle hasta donde topa la calle. Seguir las señales para el estacionamiento.

Qué llevar: Favor de usar pantalón largo, zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

Registrarse Aquí

Gracias al apoyo de la Ciudad de Vancouver para coordinar esta acción. Gracias PeaceHealth por patrocinar este evento. 

Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Registration is required. Please sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/ivy-pull-at-marine-park/

Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. This event will occur, rain or shine. Dress for the weather; wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Ivy pulling will take place primarily off the main walkway. The terrain will be uneven and slightly sloped.

All ages are welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111

You're invited!

Join us for a day of winter-themed hands on science and nature experiences.

Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!

Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org