Explore the Burnt Bridge Creek watershed as it reaches the end of its 13-mile journey and flows into Vancouver Lake. Learn about restoration projects and stormwater management while discovering more about native plants, animals, and birds of the area.

This walk is suitable for ages 8 and older. Expect to walk 2 miles on paved surfaces. Advanced registration required. Sign up today: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/burnt-bridge-creek-exploration-stewart-glen-trailhead/

If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the contact email below to add your name to the waitlist.

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

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an on-the-road- tour and leave the driving to us! Our first stop is Smart Bee Pollination and La Center Gardens & Family Farm, two complementary farms next door to each other. Smart Bee Pollination’s honeybees pollinate flowers throughout the PNW and the neighboring Farm. Owner and third-generation beekeeper, Viktor Plyushchev Jr., will give a talk on bees. The Parson family owns La Center Gardens & Family Farm, growing daffodils, tulips, lilies, sunflowers and more. John Parsons will give us a on his Farm. Up next is La Center Tree farm. A u-cut Christmas tree farm for the last 22 years, they will be transitioning to timber land to preserve open space, improve wildlife habitat and benefit future generations. Steve Boynton will give us a talk on his vision. Lunch on your own (no sack lunches)at Los Pepe's Mexican Restaurant. Last stop is Tsugawa Nursery, they have over five acres of retail space, they specialize in Japanese maples, bonsai and water gardens. There we'll learn what native plants are the best pollinators. Vans depart Enterprise at 8:30 sharp and return at 4:30pm.Cost: $35. Register by May 14 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-road-tour-all-a-buzz-blooms-tickets-876077430177.Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu/ 564-397-5738. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an on-the-road- tour and leave the driving to us! Our first stop is Smart Bee Pollination and La Center Gardens & Family Farm, two complementary farms next door to each other. Smart Bee Pollination’s honeybees pollinate flowers throughout the PNW and the neighboring Farm. Owner and third-generation beekeeper, Viktor Plyushchev Jr., will give a talk on bees. The Parson family owns La Center Gardens & Family Farm, growing daffodils, tulips, lilies, sunflowers and more. John Parsons will give us a on his Farm. Up next is La Center Tree farm. A u-cut Christmas tree farm for the last 22 years, they will be transitioning to timber land to preserve open space, improve wildlife habitat and benefit future generations. Steve Boynton will give us a talk on his vision. Lunch on your own (no sack lunches)at Los Pepe's Mexican Restaurant. Last stop is Tsugawa Nursery, they have over five acres of retail space, they specialize in Japanese maples, bonsai and water gardens. There we'll learn what native plants are the best pollinators. Vans depart Enterprise at 8:30 sharp and return at 4:30pm.Cost: $35. Register by May 14 at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-road-tour-all-a-buzz-blooms-tickets-876077430177.Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu/ 564-397-5738. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

You’ve likely heard about the recent decline in bee populations. And you probably know that bees and other pollinators play an essential role in food production – making possible, development of all variety of fruits, vegetables, coffee, chocolate, beer and wine and more.  Did you know that you play an important role in helping to support our local native pollinators?!There are simple actions you can take to provide food, shelter, water and space for a wide variety of beautiful and interesting-to-watch pollinating insects and birds. And the bonus is a beautiful addition to your home landscape.  Join the Pollinator Posse! This introductory level, small, interactive, group learning session put on by the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program will introduce you to our pollinators and the plants upon which they depend. Get ideas on how to start a pollinator garden. This is an introductory workshop. Vancouver (Hazel Dell). Free. Space is limited. Registration required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pollinator-posse-tickets-877516654937. Put on in partnership with Clark County Public Health Green Neighbors Program. Participants will receive flower seeds and pollinator plants to take home. Bee the Change. Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu/ 564-397-5738. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.