June 2024
Saturday, June 1
Conscious Consumption: Composting with Red Worms Workshop
Saturday, June 1 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us for the Composting with Red Worms Workshop at the Cascade Park Library on Saturday, June 1, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Learn how to compost using red worms and transform food scraps into all-natural fertilizer for your garden. This workshop is presented by the Clark County Composter Recycler Program, providing you with a great alternative to traditional backyard composting, especially if you have limited space. Participants will receive all the necessary supplies to create their own worm bin.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the benefits of worm composting and contribute to a healthier environment.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, June 1
- Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Location: Cascade Park Library
- More information: Conscious Consumption: Composting with Red Worms | Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (librarymarket.com)
Join us at the Cascade Park Library and start your journey towards reducing your food waste. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, June 15
Forest Yoga
Saturday, June 15 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Looking to get back in touch with nature this summer? Join us for Forest Yoga at Columbia Springs! We will meet with local yogi Alison Wesley from Movement at Work in this beginning level class, moving into gentle shapes that help us see ourselves and the world more clearly.
When: 10:00am on Saturday, June 15th
What: A beginning level yoga class led local yogi Alison Wesley from Movement at Work. Please bring a mat or towel and whatever props you use during your normal practice.
How: Cost is $15 per person. Please register to reserve your spot!
Note: This class must have at least 10 participants signed up in advance to run. In the event that this number is not reached, the class will be cancelled, and refunds will be issued. Otherwise, all sales are final, and no refunds will be permitted.
Community Shred Event at Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Saturday, June 15 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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)
Sunday, June 23
Natural Garden Tour
Sunday, June 23 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
This year the Clark County Green Neighbors is organizing a FREE self-guided tour on Sunday, June 23rd, of the most vibrant and exquisite natural gardens in the county. These gardens thrive without the use of synthetic chemicals and include a wide variety of natural features and innovative gardening techniques.
Head to https://clarkgreenneighbors.org/natural-garden-tour to view this years locations.
Tuesday, June 25
2024 Film Series: Common Ground
Tuesday, June 25 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
About the film:
Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
When: Tuesday, June 25th 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.
RecycleU Class: Recycling 201
Tuesday, June 25 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 to 6:30 p.m.
These classes are offered through a partnership with Vancouver Solid Waste, Clark County Green Neighbors and Waste Connections.
Contact: Kristin Naber at kristin.naber@cityofvancouver.us
Location is TBD, please visit the sign-up link above for current class information.