Hello Visitor,
The first day of Fall is just a few weeks away, but we are already enjoying all of the fresh, locally grown food from harvest time! Now is a great time to hone in on your food storage and preservation skills so you can prevent food waste, extend freshness and enjoy the taste of Fall produce for weeks - or months to come! To learn more about safe and effective food storage techniques, check out the USDA Foodkeeper App.
Read on for more Green Neighbors news and upcoming events! Best wishes, Green Neighbors
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Do you want to jumpstart your knowledge of composting, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? Sign up now for any of the Composter Recycler program's workshops at no cost beginning in early October! Learn more and register by clicking the button below. |
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Are you a community center, church, or apartment complex looking to make a difference? Become a battery drop-off site and help us promote safe disposal and environmental sustainability!
It's as easy as 1-2-3: - 🎓 Complete a 10-min online training
- 📦 Get FREE battery boxes
- 🔄 Collect, ship, repeat!
Email to get started.
Looking for a site to to drop-off your batteries? Use the Recycle Right App or the Recycling A-Z directory to view a list of battery drop-off locations. | | | |
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| | Several farms will be open to the public on Saturday, September 21 to show the bounty of agriculture and give Clark County residents an opportunity to tour and meet their area farmers. Farms will offer a variety of fun-filled events such as animal viewing, self-guided tours, U-pick vegetables and flowers, craft-making, veggie and salsa tasting and photo-ops with alpacas.
This is a free and self-guided event. The map and farm descriptions and more information is available online at http://go.wsu.edu/smallacreage.
Participating farms will be open to visitors from 10 am to 3 pm. |
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| PEAK FALL MIGRATION IS SEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 19
| Twice a year, millions of birds migrate across North America. When birds migrate, they use the moon and the stars to help guide them to their destination. When artificial light glows over cities, birds can become confused and get drawn down towards the lighting. That can throw their course off and even cause injury or death if they accidentally strike buildings or other objects. Reducing unnecessary night lighting during peak migration can help protect bird populations. As an added bonus, you can also save money and reduce your carbon footprint!
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Join WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a work party at the beautiful, natural demonstration gardens at Pacific Community Park. Tuesdays from 9am to noon through October! Activities include installing new plants, pruning, deadheading, weeding and other projects to beautify this special garden. The park is located at NE 18th St & NE 172nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. Enter from NE 172nd. Dress for the weather and bring water. All tools are provided.
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| | Wednesday, September 25 at 5:00pm
Offered Virtually or In-Person at Marine Park Engineering |
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| Thursday, October 10 at 5:30pm
In-Person, Location TBD |
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Composting Field Instruction includes: - Weed identification
- Types of composting systems
- How to build a hot compost pile
- How to turn a compost pile
- How to use compost
- How to make a lasagna garden
Please be sure to dress for the weather (wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty and sturdy work boots), bring garden gloves, snacks/water.
Upcoming Field Training Dates: 78th St. Heritage Farm: September 21, October 19, November 16 CASEE: November 6 |
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Guided Tours at Columbia SpringsYou're invited!
Join us for a Guided Tour of Columbia Springs.
Have you ever wondered how old the fish are out in our round ponds, or what wildlife can be found around... | Date/Time: Wed. September 18, 2024 5:30 pm-6:30 pm | |
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| Date/Time: Wed. August 14, 2024 9:00 am-12:00 pm |
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| Date/Time: Sat. October 12, 2024 10:00 am-1:00 pm | |
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