Join us at the Cascade Park Library for a fun and educational kid's activities and exploration session focused on conscious consumption! In this session, children will have the opportunity to participate in a decomposer bingo game and recycling relay stations. They will get up close and personal with invertebrates like red worms, spiders, and centipedes, learning about their role in breaking down organic material and composting food waste. This event is presented in partnership with Clark County Green Schools, Clark County Green Neighbors, and Waste Connections.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 9 

Time: 2-3:30 pm 

Location: Cascade Park Library 

More information: Saturday Family Fun: Conscious Consumption | Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (librarymarket.com)

Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/ivy-removal-at-marine-park-3/

Join Water Center staff in removing ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided.

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

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.  Space is limited and participants will work in small groups. 10 am to noon. Cost: $10. No admission without advanced registration at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-in-person-introductory-grape-pruning-workshop-tickets-832758000597?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/.  

Do you often find yourself unsure about what items can be recycled? Here's your chance to get all your recycling questions answered! During this workshop, you will learn valuable tips on what can be recycled in your curbside bin and gain insights into the recycling process. Discover what happens to items after they are picked up and understand the importance of proper recycling practices. This session will also highlight how City of Vancouver residents can utilize the Organics cart to compost food waste. We will discuss the benefit of keeping food scraps out of the garbage, tips for sorting waste and learn what happens to food scraps at the commercial composting facility.

Don't miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge and contribute to a cleaner environment. Join our partners from the City of Vancouver, Waste Connections of Washington and Clark County Green Neighbors at the Cascade Park Library on Saturday, March 16th to learn how you can make a positive impact on the environment.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 16 

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 

Location: Cascade Park Library

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

Every year, World Water Day is celebrated around the globe to highlight the importance of freshwater for humans and our vital ecosystems. Join us this year in a BioBlitz at Vancouver’s Water Center to explore the freshwater ecosystems around the education center and collect data about the living creatures inhabiting our area.

A BioBlitz event gathers community members in a specific place to take a snapshot of the ecological biodiversity. Small, guided nature walks will happen throughout the morning. Walks will focus on finding plants, animals, birds, insects, mushrooms, amphibians and more. Use iNaturalist to catalog all the living things found in the area. No previous knowledge of iNaturalist is required.

Registration is required and space is limited. Choose a time slot on the RSVP form to reserve your space: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/world-water-day-bioblitz/

This is a family-friendly event that is suitable for adults and youth ages 6 and older. Expect to walk 1.5 miles on uneven terrain, sandy beaches, muddy wetland areas and paved pathways. All youth need to be accompanied by an adult. Detailed logistics will be sent to registered participants.

Vancouver’s Water Center is closed on weekends. Registered participants will have access to restroom facilities inside the building.

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

You're invited! Join us for our “Spring at the Springs” Nature Fun day at Columbia Springs.

What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring springtime at Columbia Springs.

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.

Recycling 201 & Organics 101

Join us to explore the world of recycling beyond the curbside bin! In this session, you'll learn how to identify and safely dispose of hazardous household waste and discover a wide range of recycling and reuse options available for items such as plastic bags, appliances, and bulky items.

Have questions about recycling specific items? Don't miss this opportunity to get your answers! Join our partners from the City of Vancouver, Waste Connections of Washington and Clark County Green Neighbors at the Cascade Park Library on Saturday, March 23. 

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, March 23rd

Time: 2:00- 3:30 PM 

Location: Cascade Park Library

More information: Conscious Consumption Series: Recycling 201 | Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (librarymarket.com)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

Saturday, March 23 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

About the film:

Once a Braided River, a new documentary by Barbara Bernstein, tells the story of how the North Reach of the Willamette River was transformed from a braided river, rich in biodiversity and home to many bands of indigenous people, into an industrial sacrifice zone with a ten mile long superfund site running from downtown Portland to the river’s confluence with the Columbia River. The documentary focuses on the part of Portland that most Portlanders don’t know about or ignore. It braids together the strands of many issues that face us – climate chaos, rivers contaminated with toxic pollutants, fish and wildlife brought to the brink of extinction by these perilous practices, and the dire hazards of storing immense amounts of explosive fossil fuels upon liquefaction zones underlain by major fault lines along the shoreline of the river that runs through our region. The documentary features community groups and activists working to replace the current industrial sacrifice zone with a green working waterfront defined by good jobs, clean energy, and healthy ecosystems.

When: Tuesday, March 26th 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. 

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.

Registration is required. Sign up here: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events/beach-cleanup-at-marine-park-2/

Help 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

Join the Small Acreage Program for a demonstration workshop at the 78th St. Heritage Farm where participants will learn about cover crops from Samantha Frundle– Working Lands Program Manager of Clark Conservation District. Terry Koper, Program Coordinator says, “This workshop will be a great chance for folks to watch a cover crop planting demonstration and learn how to utilize cover crops to build organic matter and biodiversity in their soils.”

This workshop is hosted by Small Acreage Program of WSU Clark County Extension, co-sponsored by Clark Conservation District, and supported by Clark County Public Works Clean Water.

Cost: Free

To register and find more details visit https://covercrop032724.eventbrite.com or email terry.koper@wsu.edu