Nature is within everyone’s reach

The Lower Columbia Nature Network connects our community to nature by fostering partnerships in Clark County and southwest Washington.

Nature isn’t just what can be found far away; it is right outside your front door.

  • Washington Trails Association work party at Ridgefield NWR

    Meet the LCNN Partners

    With over 40 agencies & partners, there are connection opportunities for everyone to feel welcome outdoors

  • Person reading a map

    Outdoor Guides & Resources

    Local authors and agencies have guides, maps and tools to help you plan for and get to your adventures

  • Person in wheel chair reading interpretive sign on a trail

    Accessible Nature for All

    Our partners share their expertise to support accessible sits and programs for all needs & abilities

  • Lewis River Lower Falls

    Where to Go

    With so many beautiful places and things to do, let us help you find destinations for your outdoor adventures

  • People in LCEP big orange canoe on Vancouver Lake

    What to Do Outside

    Our partners support events and programs to help you, your family, and friends to explore more

  • NW Forest Pass

    Getting You There

    Plan before you go and learn what passes and fees may be required before you go

  • Vancouver's Naturespaces volunteer plantings

    Volunteering - Stewardship

    Join our partners as they build trails, plant trees, support bees and have fun while helping our community

  • Planting at Steigerwald Lake NWR

    Young Adult Careers & Internships

    If you are interested in a career working outdoors, our partners have a wide range of opportunities for to explore

  • City of Vancouver teen plantings at Shumway Park

    Middle & High School Programs

    Our partners have programs & internships introduce young people to careers in environmental fields

  • Students looking for macroinvertebrates

    Educator & Teacher Resources

    Our partners can help teachers with classroom visits, lesson kits, field tip ideas and more, to get your students hands-on learning outside

  • Students studying insects in Critter Garden

    School Garden Toolkit

    Educators, teachers and community partners come together to help teach students outside

  • High school students planting tree at school

    Green Schoolyards Action Plan

    With support from the Children & Nature Network, community partners worked collaboratively to prepare an Action Plan to help all schools have green spaces for wellness, learning and play. Learn how you can help plan, build, and support Green Schoolyards

  • Enjoying getting outside

  • Make new friends

  • Help our community be healthier

  • Build community in your neighborhood

  • Learn new skills

  • Visit new places

  • Explore, discovery and be inspired!