Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative ‘recycling done right’ workshop. Recycling 101 is a fun tip-sharing, recycling-friendly class open to the community.

• Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and where items go after being picked up.
• Get the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system.
• This class offering can be attended either virtually or in-person at the Marine Park Engineering Building

Sign up for this free RecycleU class today!

These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Contact: Solid Waste Analyst, Liz, at elizabeth.erickson@cityofvancouver.us

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an on-the-road- tour and leave the driving to us! Our destination is Hood River, and our theme is "A Sense of Place. Our first stop is OSU Extension Hood River County, where the Master Gardener Coordinator will discuss microclimates. The location provides a view of several areas around Hood River where we can observe the impact of planting decisions made based on microclimate.

Next stop is Good News Gardening, where the owner will talk about efforts to help people make informed choices about plants for specific locations, expanding our understanding of microclimates and choosing the “right plant for the right place.” They offer expert advice to help make garden dreams come true. Good News Gardening has thousands of plants as well as a beautiful gift shop.

Lunch is on your own at Bette's Place, where they specialize in homemade food made fresh daily.

Our last stop is Packer Orchards and Farm Place, a family-owned orchard and bakery, where we will learn about how their operation deals with Hood River microclimates. Before departing, we can buy fresh fruits and homemade bakery goods. Cost: $35. Vans will prepare for departure from Enterprise Rent-a-Car in Hazel Dell (Vancouver) at 8:15 AM and arrive back there at 5:00 PM. Registration required by Sept. 18th here. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or (564) 397-5738. For more info about our workshops/events: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

There are literally thousands of plants you can propagate at home; all it takes are a few materials and a little technique. Looking for a cost-effective way to fill your garden? Have an heirloom plant you’d like to “make more of” and to share with family or friends? Plant propagation may be the answer! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop with instruction on basic propagation techniques. Participants will take home two plants they propagate during the workshop. If you have a small plant you’d like to propagate, bring it in a small pot. The class takes place in a greenhouse and requires standing. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. 9:30 to 11am. Cost: $5. Advanced registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-plant-propagation-workshop-hands-on-tickets-995370358537. Contact: erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu or (564) 397-5738. For more info about our workshops/events: http://extension.wsu.edu/clark/gardening/workshops-events/.

Join us for the Annual Lacamas Lake Cleanup! 

What: Litter Cleanup and Ivy Pull along Lacamas Lake 

When: Saturday, September 28th 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Heritage Park, 303 NW Lake Rd, Camas, WA 98607

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

Translator: A Spanish translator will be available at this event.

For those interested in the ivy pull, please note: Ivy removal is more physically demanding than litter clean-ups. There will be bending and pulling with this activity. 

Check out this video to see 2022’s cleanup and ivy pull!

Register here

This event is held in partnership with the City of Camas.⁠ Ivy removal efforts at this event are held in partnership with the Camas Ivy League.

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Limpieza del Lago Lacamas

Actividad: Recolección de basura y limpieza de hiedra en los árboles

Cuándo: Sábado, 28 de Septiembre 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde: Heritage Park, 303 NW Lake Rd, Camas, WA 98607

Qué llevar: Favor de usar zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer tu propia agua y alimento.

Traducciones: En este evento contaremos con un traductor(a) en Español.

Los interesados en ayudar a limpiar la hiedra de los árboles les comentamos que esta actividad implica agacharse y jalar la hierba por lo que es más demandante físicamente que la recolección de basura. 

Haz click aqui para ver el video del año pasado de la limpieza del lago y el trabajo con la hiedra.

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Este evento se realiza en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Camas.⁠ Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ivy League de Camas.