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Hello , Hope everyone is able to find a silver lining with our gray skies and wet weather! It is certainly a 180° from our record breaking 115°F start to summer last year. We've been busy sprucing up the Natural Gardens at Pacific Community Park and prepping for the Natural Garden Tour on Sunday, July 17, 10 am - 4 pm. Check out the local events below that are carrying on, rain or shine!
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Green News
Join our team! Clark County Green Neighbors is seeking AmeriCorps applicants for Fall 2022!
The Clark County Green Neighbors program provides tools and resources for residents to build sustainable habits that also benefits the environment. Priority education topics include recycling contamination, household hazardous waste and food waste prevention.
Learn more about other positions available with our team:
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Featured Event
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Green Business of the Month
The 2022 Clark County Green Business of the Year Award for large businesses has been presented to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has had numerous environmental successes in the past year including adopting specialty recycling efforts, food waste reduction and energy conservation practices.
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Recycling Events
Learn about recycling right and our regional solid waste system at our free RecycleU learning opportunities: Recycling 101, Recycling 201 and Recycling Walking Tour. Check out the schedule and sign up today!
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Volunteer Opportunities
All across Clark County, people just like you are donating their time and energy to help preserve Clark County's environment and enhance the quality of life of its residents. There are many opportunities to become involved!
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Community Events
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10 am - 1 pm, Saturday, June 18
Got a shoebox of sensitive documents? Securely shred confidential papers that are recycled on-site!
$5 suggested donation goes to the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church's annual Mexico Mission Trip.
Limit 2 banker boxes per person
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Workshops & SPEAKERS
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10 am - 12 pm, Saturday, June 25
Do you have a favorite plant that you wish you had more of? Many plants can be easily propagated with basic techniques and materials. Join Master Gardener Christine Anderson for an in-person workshop on how to propagate fuchsias, hydrangeas and many other great perennials and woody plants.
Bring a lawn chair and your work clothes. Participants are asked to provide 45 minutes of service in the East Vancouver demonstration garden following the one-hour workshop. Bring gloves and water and dress for the weather. This event is put on in conjunction with Clark County Public Health – Solid Waste Outreach, Green Neighbors Program. Space is limited.
Pre-registration required.
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Outdoor Activities & WILDLIFE
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7-8:30 pm, Saturday, June 28
As the summer sun sets, wildlife begins to move. Some gather a last meal before resting, while others begin their nightly explorations for food and water. Join a Water Center educator to explore the edges of the water in search of the wildlife calling the wetlands home.
Pre-registration required.
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HEALTHY FAMILIES: swim beach monitoring
The Clark County Public Health Swim Beach Monitoring Program protects public health by providing timely and accessible information on water quality (E.coli and algal toxins) at selected designated swimming beaches and other natural waterbodies.
We work with lake managers and parks departments to post signs during unsafe conditions to notify users and provide recommendations for recreation.
Weekly newsletters are issued during the summer with the latest advisories and information on how to protect yourself and family from potentially hazardous conditions.
Click below to sign up!
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Small Acreage Expo Multi-Day Event - June 22, 23 and 25
Calling all small acreage land stewards! Get the most out of your land: healthy pastures, livestock management, land stewardship and soil regenerative practices. Cost $10-15 for entire event.
Register at: https://SAExpo2022.eventbrite.com
Workshops:
- Wednesday 6/22:
- 6-7pm - Soil Health by Jen Aaron of Blue Raven Farm
- 7-8pm - Pasture Management and Animal Conditioning by Gary Fredricks of WSU Extension
- Thursday 6/23:
- 6-7pm - Regenerative Grazing by Andrea Malmberg - holistic management rancher
- 7-8pm - Weed Management for Livestock by Anne Schuster, Education Specialist for Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
- Saturday 6/25 - Field Demonstration Day at horse residence in Battle Ground:
- 9am-12:00pm - Livestock Eco Grid Footing Demonstration - to reduce mud and improve animal health
- 12:00pm-12:30pm - Lunch
- 12:30pm - 3:00pm - Electric fencing demonstration - for rotational grazing
Also, you'll have a chance to see a covered composting 3-bin system, horses, drainage systems, and eat lunch under a covered bridge, walk a trail along Salmon Creek, and play volleyball with your family. |
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