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January 2023 Green Neighbors Newsletter

January 2023 Green Neighbors Newsletter

January 2023 ‍

Hello , So long, 2022, and hello to 2023! Do you have a green New Year's resolution in mind? How about a word of the year such as, "Growth," "Connect" or "Volunteer?" If so, how serendipitous with these available trainings to jumpstart the new year!

 

Repair Clark County

In-person and Online, 6-7:30 pm, Wednesday, Jan. 11

Calling all volunteers with repair or event management skills, and especially electronic repairers! Actually, no experience is necessary to support Repair Clark County, which fixes hundreds of household items each year through in-person and drop-off events.

 

City of Vancouver Litter Stewards

In-person, 4:30-5:30 pm, Friday, Jan. 20

If you plan to pick up litter around your neighborhood, in a park or public space on a frequent basis and you need supplies or disposal support, this is the litter project for you!


Composter Recycler Program

Online, 7-8:30 pm, Wednesdays starting Feb. 1

Learn about backyard and worm composting, green cleaning, food waste and more! Represent the Composter Recycler program at community events and network with fellow volunteers.

GREEN NEWS

When It's Time to Un-deck the Halls: Tree Recycling Options

Reduce the amount of waste you send to the landfill—recycle your natural tree to be chipped into mulch! Use this Clark County tree recycling guide to properly dispose of your...


 

‍FEATURED EVENT

Conscious Consumption Series: Cooking with Leftovers on a Budget

Come learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with your leftovers! Our partners at the Washington State University Clark County Extension SNAP-Ed...


‍Date: January 23, 6–7:30 pm
Location: Cascade Park Community Library

 

‍RECYCLING
EVENTS

‍Learn about recycling right and our regional solid waste system at our free RecycleU learning opportunities: Recycling 101, Recycling 201, Organics 101 and Food Waste Prevention. Check out the schedule and sign up today!

‍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!

‍COMMUNITY EVENTS

Quarterly Vancouver Bee City USA Committee Meeting

Vancouver Bee Project’s quarterly Bee City USA committee meeting will be on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 4-5:30pm at the Fourth Plain Forward offices. This will...


‍‍Date: January 8, 4–5:30 pm

Location: Forth Plain Forward

WORKSHOPS & SPEAKERS

‍‍Date: January 11, 6–7:30 pm
Location: Vancouver City Hall

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & WILDLIFE

MLK Day of Service Event at Pacific Park

Make it a day ON, not a day off! Join fellow WSU Clark County Master Gardeners and people from across the county and around the world for a day of community service...


‍‍Date: January 16, 1–3 pm
Location: Natural Gardens at Pacific Community Park

‍HEALTHY FAMILIES: DONATION MAP

Want to continue the giving spirit of the season and donate your gently used goods that are no longer needed? Check our our revamped Donation Map, which features more businesses and organizations. Categories include second hand; food, health and shelter; pets and more! Help keep reusable materials out of the landfill while helping a hand or paw in need!

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