Beautiful Savior Lutheran is hosting a shred day fundraiser for their 30th year of the Mexico Mission of building homes in Tijuana. 

Requesting $5 donation, 2 box limit. Paper Only: Bring documents in file/bankers boxes or Paper Grocery Bags)
Papers with staples, paper clips, and binder clips are allowed
No plastic covers, 3-ring binders or spiral notebooks

10am-1pm (or until truck is full)

Join us in celebrating World Wetlands Day with a slow stroll around Vancouver’s Water Center, the wetlands and the Columbia River. World Wetlands Day raises awareness about the importance of wetland ecosystems and celebrates all the life they support. The 50 acres of wetlands adjacent to the Water Center provide critical habitat for numerous birds, and barren winter trees provide excellent viewing conditions. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy surfaces. Binoculars will be available to borrow. Suitable for adults and ages 6 and older.

Registration required. Please sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/winter-birds-of-the-wetlands/

Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111

Live in an apartment? Rent? Own? Everyone is invited to join this informative Recycling 101 class. Get all the latest tips about our regional garbage and recycling system. 

• Learn the basics about what to recycle curbside and why, and where items go after being picked up.
• If you are unsure if certain items can be recycled, bring those questions to this class!

Click on this link to register for the class.

These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.

Earn $120 for your neighborhood association by attending a workshop or taking a tour! Visit this link to learn how.

Questions? Contact solidwaste@cityofvancouver.us.

Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding, mulching, trimming and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided. Please bring your own garden gloves if you have them.

All ages are welcome. For youth under 18, please fill out and bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present. Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/water-center-garden-cleanup-5/

Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111

You’ve likely heard about the recent decline in bee populations. And you probably know that bees and other pollinators play an essential role in food production – making possible, development of all variety of fruits, vegetables, coffee, chocolate, beer and wine and more.  Did you know that you play an important role in helping to support our local native pollinators?! 

There are simple actions you can take to provide food, shelter, water and space for a wide variety of beautiful and interesting-to-watch pollinating insects and birds. And the bonus is a beautiful addition to your home landscape.  Join the Pollinator Posse! This introductory level, small, interactive, group learning session put on by the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program will introduce you to our pollinators and the plants upon which they depend. Get ideas on how to start a pollinator garden. This is an introductory workshop, it is not a lecture. Wednesday, February 7 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Space is limited. Free. Put on in partnership with Clark County Public Health Green Neighbors Program. Participants will receive flower seeds and pollinator plants to take home. Bee the Change!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

We strive to ensure our events are accessible to everyone. If you require special accommodations to join us, please call 360.834.4692 or email library@cityofcamas.us at least seven days before the event.

The link below is to our Microsoft Form to sign up for RecycleU classes.

https://forms.office.com/g/SZbFd4VKE2. 

The link to our RecycleU, free classes is below. There are bios for each of the classes on the page.

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/RecycleU. 

RESCHEDULED FROM JAN 15: 

Join the City of Vancouver and AmeriCorps members this MLK Day in honor of Dr. King’s legacy by promoting equal access to restored green space! This year, on February 17, 2024, we will be planting native trees and plants throughout the urban natural area, Sam Brown Park. Dr. Julian Ankney, the Campus Director of Native American Programs at WSU Vancouver, and Dr. Desiree Hellegers, the Director of the Collective for Social and Environmental Justice at WSU Vancouver, will open the day with a conversation about environmental and racial justice. There will be snacks and hot drinks available throughout the event.

Training, gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/take-root-a-community-planting-day-for-environmental-equity/

Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Imagine having sweet and colorful table or wine grapes growing right in your own backyard. And what if you could start your own vines through cuttings taken from other vines? Grapevines are wonderful producers of luscious fruit, but they require consistent annual pruning to be at their best. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for a hands-on workshop on young (1- to 3-year-old) grapevine pruning and propagation. Participants may take cuttings home if desired.

Step one: view a short video from the comfort of your home. Step two: join us in-person at our demonstration vineyard to practice your skills. This entails a 5 - to 10-minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them. This event is fully outside. Masks are optional. Space is limited and participants will work in small groups.

Cost: $10. No admission without advance registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-introductory-grape-pruning-workshop-tickets-764135749597?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

Registration is required. RSVP here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/planting-at-sam-brown-park/

Join the City of Vancouver’s AmeriCorps members and community partners for a morning of planting at Sam Brown Park’s urban natural area. This event is a follow-up from the postponed MLK Day of Service. We will be planting trees and hundreds of native plants and we will have plants for volunteers to take home.

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome! Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form and youth under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult guardian. There will be 50 volunteer spots available for this event. Registration will close when maximum capacity is reached or two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact us
https://www.cityofvancouver.us/government/department/parks-recreation-and-cultural-services/volunteer-programs/.

Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Clean, Green and Herbal

The gals from Garden Delights Herb Farm are back! Join us to discuss a variety of herbs and their properties that are effective in warding off bacteria, viruses and pests and get recipes for how to use them for cleaning purposes. We will make two products in class for you to take home. Let's make cleaning day a green day.

10 a.m. to noon, Saturday February 17, 2024 at CASEE Center, Bldg. B, Room 205,11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. NatureScaping classes are free for members ($25 per year; $15 for seniors), or $15 per class for nonmembers. Register at: naturescaping.org or email info@naturescaping.org  or marlene52ns@gmail.com or call 360-737-1160.

Tree Planting in Camas with WaferTech

Sunday, February 18th 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: WaferTech Campus at the corner of NW Lake Rd and NW Parker St.

Parking: Skyridge Middle School, 5220 NW Parker St, Camas, WA 98607

What to bring: Please wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

Food provided by WaferTech. Breakfast pastries and coffee.

Register here. 

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Reforestación para voluntarios en Camas

Domingo 18 de Febrero 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde: Campus de WaferTech en la esquina de NW Lake Rd con NW Parker St. Estacionamiento será en la escuela Skyridge.

Qué llevar: Favor de usar pantalón largo, zapato para trabajo y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

WaferTech ofrecerá: pan para desayunar.

Registrarse Aquí

Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/beach-cleanup-at-marine-park/

Volunteer to pick up litter from the beaches around Marine Park and prevent litter from entering the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy and muddy beach areas.

All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111

Let's plant trees together in Westside Vancouver! Interested in receiving a tree? Click HERE to purchase a tree for your household. Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting in their new homes, and your help is what makes this community planting possible!

Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as light breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. We ask that all volunteers dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting dirty, and be ready to have fun!

How do I register? Register by filling out this quick form.  Groups and individuals welcome! If your group is more than 5 people, please know you will be assigned to different planting crews.

Have a pickup truck? We need your help getting these young trees to their planting sites a few blocks away from the central staging site. Please sign up if you're able to help out in this key role. 

Want to plant by bike? This event will have a bike-powered crew. Bring your bike, helmet, and a bike trailer (if you have one), sign-up here.

Under age 18? We request that youth 15 and under volunteer with a parent/guardian.  Youth 16 and older can volunteer on their own and will need to hand us a youth waiver form signed by their parent/guardian.

Private transportation: You will travel from the meeting location to a few planting sites in the nearby neighborhood (up to several miles). We recommend private transportation (bike or vehicle), but there may be an option to carpool if others in your small planting crew are also comfortable with this. 

Where will these trees be planted? In the following neighborhoods: Arnada, Carter Park, Esther Short, Fruit Valley, Hough, Lincoln, Northwest, Rose Village, and Shumway.

Questions?  Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage.  Our team is also happy to assist!  Reach us at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org We look forward to planting together soon!

This event is in partnership with the City of Vancouver.

Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/animal-tracking-basics-life-along-the-waters-edge/

Vancouver’s Water Center wetlands are home to many Columbia River animals. Learn how to interpret the clues left behind by learning foot morphology and gaits of our common wildlife residents. Class will be held outside, rain or shine. This class is great for beginners who want to grow their pattern recognition and animal tracking skills.

This class is suitable for adults and youth ages 10 and older. Expect to go slowly, often standing in one place, as we decipher the tracks we find. Plan to be off-trail and in sandy areas with uneven terrain and mud. All minors need to be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111

You're invited! Join us for our “For the Love of Salmon” Nature Fun day at Columbia Springs.

What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring our love of salmon!

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome! Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!

How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!

Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org.

Event Description:
Love juicy, sweet just-picked blueberries from your own bushes? Not sure how to keep them performing at their best? Join Master Gardeners for an in-person hands-on workshop on blueberry pruning.

Join us at our Vancouver area demonstration blueberry field to learn and practice your skills. This entails a 5 - to 10-minute walk up a steep hill. Those with mobility issues may drive. Dress for the weather and bring water, garden gloves, and a pair of sharpened loppers or hand bypass pruners if you have them.

Cost: $10. No admission without advance registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-blueberry-pruning-workshop-tickets-764133643297?aff=oddtdtcreator. For more information: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/.

About the film:

Anita Chitaya has a gift; she can help bring abundant food from dead soil, she can make men fight for gender equality, and she can end child hunger in her village. Now, to save her home from extreme weather, she faces her greatest challenge: persuading Americans that climate change is real.

This documentary weaves together the most urgent themes of our times: climate change, gender and racial inequality, the gaps between the rich and the poor, and the ideas that groups around the world have generated in order to save the planet.

When: Tuesday, February 27th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Where: Columbia Room at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660

Event Schedule:

4:30pm – Doors Open

4:45pm – Pizza

5:15pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided through a generous discount from the Piehole Pizzeria including Gluten Friendly/Vegan options. A water station will also be available. Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own water bottle. 

Learn more about the film and watch a trailer here.

Please register here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Clark County Green Neighbors. Thank you to our partnering sponsor, PeaceHealth.

Get approved to self-inspect your gravity-fed septic system & learn how to maintain both septic systems and wells

Learn how to:

• Prevent costly repairs
• Protect your drinking water
• Maintain your well and septic system

Cost is $17.85 per household

Pre-registration required: https://ws022824.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact Terry Koper at terry.koper@wsu.edu, 564-397-5729

This Recycling Beyond the Curb workshop covers a variety of recycling opportunities beyond the basics of curbside recycling. Discover recycling and reuse options available locally for plastic bags, appliances, bulky items and more! Learn how to identify Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and then how to safely dispose of this material in Clark County.

Please note that prior attendance in Recycling 101 is required for this free class. Sign up today.

Consider staying for a Bonus Organics 101 class from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.

These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.