Hello Visitor,
May is Bring Your Own Cup month in Clark County! Each disposable cup adds up. In Washington alone, 4.4 billion cups are disposed of in a year. That amounts to over 1 million trees that could be saved with just a little reuse. Many coffee shops welcome bringing your own cup, but if you need help finding one, visit BringYourCupWa.org to view the map of locations in our area. While you are there, be sure to take the online pledge to bring your own cup to be entered to win coffee shop gift cards in weekly drawings running through June 4.
Be sure to check out our latest blog for more information about bringing your own cup.
The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington's May film will be Burned: Are Trees the New Coal? The film tells the little-known story of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel, and probes the policy loopholes, huge subsidies, and blatant green washing of the burgeoning biomass power industry.
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Best wishes,
The Green Neighbors Team |
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| Come learn how to save money and prevent food from going into the trash by becoming a Low Waste Chef. Win prizes and take home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment for a Low Waste Chef!
Learn tips and tricks on proper food storage, smart shopping and cooking with leftovers. Understand how reducing food spoilage and using the food you have is good for the planet and your wallet. - Learn how preventing food waste in the first place reduces your carbon footprint and impact on climate change.
In-person workshop at Bridgeview Resource Center (505 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA 98661)
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Where: 78th St. Heritage Farm When: Sat. May 17 from 8:30am-4:00pm
This year’s Small Acreage Expo offers a variety of topics including workshops on wildfire preparedness, mud and manure management, grazing field demonstration, septic system maintenance (including advanced systems), protecting soil and water, no-till drill seeding demonstration, meadowscaping, and more. Early bird registration by May 3rd is $20 and includes lunch or $12 without lunch. Walk-ins are $25 (lunch not included). Scholarships are available. |
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Where: Cascade Park Library Community Room When: Sat. May 17 from 2pm-4pm
Participants can create a wearable garment or accessory for the runway or submit artwork for a gallery show. All entries must be made from reused or recycled materials. Prizes will be awarded to participants, and all ages are welcome to attend the show. Registration is required for participants only. |
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| Protect your local stream, help prevent local flooding and inspire stewardship in your neighborhood! Adopt-a-Drain WA is now in Clark County and we're looking for some residents to be our first adopters.
It's easy as 1-2-3:
1. Sign up online at https://wa.adopt-a-drain.org/
2. Keep your storm drain clear
3. Track your impact
You'll get a yard sign AND get to name your drain!
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| Do you want to jumpstart your knowledge of composting, recycling, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? The Clark County Composter Recycler program is offering free in-person and virtual spring workshops. |
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Where: Marshall Park, Vancouver, WA When: Saturday, June 21, 2025
The Pollinator Festival is back and bigger than ever! Join us in celebrating pollinators, plants, and the people who make our local food system thrive. Hosted by the Vancouver Bee Project, this family-friendly event will bring together farmers, gardeners, educators, artists, and nature lovers for a full day of fun, learning, and community connection. Vancouver Bee Project is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's festival a success! From helping with kids' activities to welcoming attendees, assisting vendors, or supporting set-up and clean-up, there’s a role for everyone.
Volunteering is a great way to meet neighbors, support environmental education, and be part of a joyful community celebration of the bees and other pollinators that keep our food system growing strong. |
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| The Watershed Alliance Environmental Film Series is back in 2025! Check out this year's stunning lineup of films that dive deep into the world's most pressing ecological and environmental justice issues. These no cost events are hosted by the Watershed Alliance and co-sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors, PeaceHealth, and the Vancouver Community Library. Each event runs 5-7 pm, but doors open at 4:30 pm. Join us at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street. There will be pizza including gluten friendly/Vegan options! Be sure to register for each film in advance.
Links to watch trailers and register for films can be found here.
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Water Center Garden CleanupJoin Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our beautiful Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top... | | |
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Worm Bin CompostingTurn your kitchen trimmings into garden gold fertilizer. (By attending you qualify for a... | | |
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