Green Neighbors Program
The Clark County Green Neighbors Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Health’s Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt.
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A "catio" or "cat patio" is an enclosure that allows pet cats to enjoy outdoor enrichment in a contained space. Catios come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from simple window boxes to freestanding structures with toys and boxes for felines to experience alfresco without risking harm to them or the local wildlife. According to the American Bi...
The 2020 Virtual Natural Garden Tour is now open! For 15 years, the public has been invited to visit inspiring private gardens that skip the use of chemicals and encourage natural techniques. This year, visitors can peer into all of the 15 gardens without leaving their own home. Incorporating curated video shots and photos...
Reusable bags do not increase risk of COVID-19 transmission The initial confusion and unknown elements of how COVID-19 spreads between people led to a rise in the presence of disposable, single-use items: plastic bags, paper coffee cups and takeout containers to name a few. This was understandable in the early stages of the pa...
Our eating habits have changed in these last four months, something that was depicted by empty grocery store shelves of bread and canned goods and news stories of milk being dumped from dairy farms and fields of crops being left to rot. Due to the change in consumption patterns, the path that food t...
Soil + Plants + Container = Container Gardening! Have you always wanted to grow your own food but lack the space? Maybe unwilling to commit the time and resources required in traditional gardening. The good news is there is a simpler way to grow food at home, and no back yard required! A balcony or porch, a small patch of s...
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