February 18, 2024 - February 24, 2024
Sunday, February 18
Tree Planting in Camas with WaferTech
Sunday, February 18 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
Tuesday, February 20
Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning Series (Online)
Tuesday, February 20 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Course Details
Part 1: 6 week course offered Tuesdays from 6pm-8:00pm February 20th-March 26th 2024 fully online through Zoom. Students access course syllabus, calendar, and learning modules through password protected website. Course offered with Spanish interpretation.
Part 2: In-person Intensives in Western and Eastern WA located at the Skagit County and Stevens County Extension Offices on April 13th.
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.
Detalles del curso
Parte 1: Curso de 6 semanas ofrecido los martes de 18:00 a 20:00 del 20 de febrero al 26 de marzo de 2024 totalmente en línea a través de Zoom. Los estudiantes acceden al programa del curso, calendario y módulos de aprendizaje a través de un sitio web protegido con contraseña. El curso se ofrece con interpretación al español.
Parte 2: Intensivos en persona en WA ubicado en las oficinas de Extension en los condados de Skagit y Stevens el 13 de abril.
Hay becas disponibles para veteranos militares y cualquier persona para quien la tarifa del curso sea una barrera.
We’ll cover a broad range of topics and decision-making tools for you to create a successful small farm enterprise! Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you’ll learn what it takes to create, sustain, and grow a viable small farm or food business.
¡Cubriremos una amplia visión de las opciones de producción y mercadeo paras las pequeñas granjas de hoy! Ya sea que este explorando nuevas oportunidades disponibles o ya tenga una operación existente, aprenderá lo que se necesita para crear, sostener y cultivar una granja pequeña viable.
This course builds on the foundational elements of Cultivating Success™ / Este curso se basa en los elementos fundamentales de Cultivating Success™:
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Farmer Mentorship/ Tutoría de agricultores
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Community Place-Based/ Basado en el lugar de la comunidad
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Whole Systems Thinking/Pensamiento de sistemas completos
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Small Farms Focused/ Concentración en pequeñas granjas
Wednesday, February 21
Beach Cleanup at Marine Park
Wednesday, February 21 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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
Saturday, February 24
Westside Vancouver Neighborhood Planting
Saturday, February 24 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
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.
Animal Tracking Basics: Life Along the Water's Edge
Saturday, February 24 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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
Nature Fun Day at Columbia Springs – For the Love of Salmon
Saturday, February 24 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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.
Blueberry Pruning Workshop- Feb 24
Saturday, February 24 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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/.
