Let's plant trees together in Westside Vancouver neighborhoods! Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting in their new homes, and hundreds of community members are what it takes to pull off this feat!

Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am (and ends by 1pm). Friends of Trees provides 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). Please sign up if you're able to help out in this key role. 
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.

Questions?  Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage.  Our team is also happy to assist!  You can reach Cece and Jenny at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org, 503-595-0213. We look forward to planting together soon!

Let's plant trees together in Westside Vancouver neighborhoods!

Let's plant trees together in Westside Vancouver neighborhoods! 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). Please sign up if you're able to help out in this key role. 
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.

Questions?  Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage.  Our team is also happy to assist!  You can reach Cece and Jenny at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org, 503-595-0213. We look forward to planting together soon!

Welcome Grades 6-12 Educators to this professional development opportunity!

Join the Lower Columbia Fish Enhancement Group (LCFEG) and the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) for an engaging and hands-on workshop to pilot the newly updated Seeds to Salmon Curriculum! Designed to address critical shortages of conifer seeds and native plants for replanting after wildfires and increasing native plant stocks for restoration work, this curriculum not only promotes increased plant availability and diversity but also provides students with invaluable, hands-on experience in native plant propagation and ecological restoration. This workshop and the curriculum is designed for grades 6-12

Please contact Emily Newman for questions - Enewman@pacificeducationinstitute.org

The full workshop takes place over two days.

The content is not a duplication each day.

Day 1 is three (3) hours together in the workshop + two (2) hours of asynchronous work. The asynchronous work is required for clock hours for the first day.

Day 2 is a three (3) hour in person session only.  Please let us know which day(s) you plan to join us so we plan for enough snacks and resources!

Both Days -  8 STEM Clock Hours Total

Saturday 1/11 - 5 STEM Clock Hours (includes 2 hours asynchronous work)

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Salmon Creek with your community. 

Pre-registration is required.

• All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is a grassy area about a 20-minute walk from parking on a paved and dirt/rock trail.

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 2-3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

11:45 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

12:00 PM - End of event

We welcome ALL ages, races and ethnicities, religions, gender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientation, immigrants and refugees, abilities and disabilities, spoken and signed languages. Together, we are a stronger community working toward a common goal.

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: Washington Department of Ecology, Clark County, One Tree Planted and Bonneville Environmental Foundation's Promise the Pod Program.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants.

Registration is required. Sign up today!

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

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

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of invasive plant removal. We will be removing ivy with a focus on the trees.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today.

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

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

Barren winter landscapes provide a chance to look closer at the often-overlooked little things in nature. In the temperate Pacific Northwest, lichens provide bursts of color and texture to the gray landscape. Join us on a slow exploration in search of lichen, moss and all the tiny things that go unseen.

Sign up today!

Space is limited for this program. If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.

Stop by and get your items fixed….

Sewing, appliances, bicycle, electronics, sharpening, vintage radios, and more!

Pre-registration is required. Learning more at https://www.columbiasprings.org/repair-clark-county/

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today.

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

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

Washington State University's Master Gardener Program is hosting a workshop on pollinators and the essential role they play in food production. This is an introductory workshop and this promises to be an interactive event...be prepared to move around and be active!

To learn more about this FREE event, please visit and register at the following site: Pollinator Posse | Clark County | Washington State University

You can take simple steps 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.

Organized in partnership with Clark County Public Health Green Neighbors Program. Participants will receive flower seeds to take home.

Plant trees to enhance native habitat at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. 

Pre-registration is required, click HERE.

• All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is a 25-30 minute walk from parking on a gravel trail. 

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful for the wind.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Schedule:

• 1:00 PM - Check in and hike into site

• 1:30 PM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

• 1:40 PM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

• 3:30 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

• 4:00 PM - End of event

Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Lower Columbia Fish Recovery Board, and One Tree Planted Foundation.

Join Les Carlson and Randy Hill on a trip up the Columbia River Gorge. Several stops along the way to Beacon Rock SP, Bonneville Dam, Little White Salmon NFH and other viewpoints. Waterfowl and waterbirds, gulls, raptors, wintering and early spring migrants such as Says Phoebe. Return in the afternoon, so bring a lunch. Discover Pass required for each vehicle.

Please review the current VAS Guidelines and Waiver before registering for a trip.

VAS Field Trip Waiver

Safety is a primary concern for Vancouver Audubon, and we ask anyone who is feeling unwell or who has had contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19* or other contagious health issues to stay at home until the risk for infection has passed.  However, no public activity can be 100 percent safe.  By participating, you accept the risk that you may come into contact with pathogens, including the COVID-19 virus.

For all field trips or other outdoor activities, Vancouver Audubon
requires:
Participants wishing to carpool must be fully vaccinated*.
Participants must be fully vaccinated to view through the leader’s or other participant’s spotting scope.
Field trip leaders have the option of requiring all participants be fully vaccinated for their trips.

*Symptoms include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
**Vancouver Audubon defines “fully vaccinated” as two full weeks beyond your final COVID-19 vaccine. Each year a new variant vaccine is available and is highly encouraged.

Field trip registration and cancellations:
All field trips, unless otherwise indicated, require pre-registration. This simply involves contacting the leader or person indicated on the announcements, and supplying email address and cellphone #. Vancouver Audubon expects all registrants to attend, so please contact the leader with any cancellations. Some trips may have a wait list, so please be considerate and contact the leader as soon as possible if you have to miss the trip for any reason.

Carpooling:
Vancouver Audubon wants to be sure we conserve as much as possible (including using fuel efficient vehicles), so any field trip that includes some driving will be a carpooling trip unless otherwise indicated. Carpooling is generally arranged at the designated meeting location, but can be arranged in advance for multiple pick-up locations.

Please remember to pay your driver! The recommended amount is $0.30/mile divided by the number of passengers in the vehicle.

Leaders should keep track of mileage and let participants know the total for the field trip.

About the film:

In Southeast Asia, an unusual collaboration between Copenhagen Zoo and the partially Danish-owned United Plantations (UP) is underway to create a more sustainable production of palm oil. Solutions are sought in nature itself. Instead of using chemical pesticides against pests, leopard cats, black cobras, and owls are deployed to kill rats. In laboratories, ‘beneficial’ insects are cultivated to control outbreaks of harmful insects. Additionally, corridors of rainforest are planted between the palms, providing wild animals with space to live and move from one place to another. However, the question remains: Is there a sustainable balance between economy and ecology?

Captions Provided: No

Event Schedule:

• 4:30pm – Doors Open

• 4:45pm – Pizza

• 5:00pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided 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 in advance here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors and PeaceHealth.

Fort Vancouver Community Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using their Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Join us to improve hiking opportunities in the Yacolt Burn State Forest! WTA is thrilled to be continuing our work here to help improve this close-to-town trail system.

About the Area: Close to several cities in Southwest Washington, the Yacolt Burn State Forest is a hiker, biker, or trail runner's dream. There are many trail options at low and mid-elevations, making it perfect for year-round adventures.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! Be prepared for a variety of projects. No experience is necessary.

Project Description: The exact work and trails will be determined by what exactly our land managers at DNR decide to prioritize, but we expect to be somewhere based out of Rock or Cold Creek campgrounds. You will likely use digging tools to improve drainage as well as to improve the walking surface of the trail. You may use saws and power brushers as well.

Hiking Information: Our daily hike to the project site is expected to be up to three miles roundtrip over hilly terrain at a moderate pace.

Camping Information: For those volunteers that plan to attend more than one work party there are options for car camping in the area. Your Crew Leader will follow-up with you for more detailed information.

Register here: Join Waitlist

Schedule

• 8:30 AM: Gather for introductions and safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Discuss the days work and enjoy refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours each day on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear

Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

WTA and Columbia Springs converge to clean, paint and repair the tools all our volunteers rely on throughout the season. Come lend a hand with spring cleaning--snacks included!

About the Area: Our Southwest Tool Party is a collaboration between WTA and Columbia Springs. We will all work together to clean, paint, sharpen, and fix our combined tools.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Register here: https://www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB000001JjDl/register

Project Description: We’ll be washing and sharpening tools, fixing loose heads on grub hoes and adding a new coat of paint to the tails of all the handles. Don't know what a pulaski is? Don't worry about it! We'll provide all the instruction and supplies you need plus snacks. Dress for getting dirty and painting. Bring work gloves and warm clothes as our work area is not heated.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Meet the crew for coffee and hot drinks and mandatory safety orientation

• 9:15 AM: Split into teams for the various work stations

• Morning to noon: Work at your own pace, and take breaks to eat and mingle

• 12:30 PM: Clean up

• 1:00 pm: Party ends

Planning Information:

Be sure to wear clothes that are okay to get a little paint on!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party:

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! We  provide the training and tools you need.

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

Join the City of Vancouver’s volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of litter cleanup and invasive plant removal.

Advance registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP today.

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is partially wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

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

On the 27th, we will have cleaned, sharpened, and painted all our tools. THIS small work party will be to make sure all the handles get oiled and the painting tape gets removed from everything. We will all work together to clean, paint, sharpen, and fix our combined tools.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Register: Join Work Party

Project Description: This is a small work party that will convene at Columbia Springs to make sure all our tool's wooden handles get oiled. You will also make sure we haven't left any tape on the tools from the previous week's paint job.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Meet the crew and mandatory safety orientation

• Morning to 11:45 PM: Work at your own pace

• 12:00 PM: Clean up and party ends!

Planning Information: Be sure to wear clothes that are okay to get a little paint on!

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! We  provide the training and tools you need.

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

Join City of Vancouver staff for a nature walk!

Sunlight and warmer temperatures are waking up the plants and stimulating growth. Explore the restored landscape adjacent to Burnt Bridge Creek while learning about native plants and their ecology. Expect to walk 2.5 miles on paved surfaces. This walk is geared toward adults and youth ages 8 and older.

Sign up today. Advance registration required.

If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.

Last fall, WTA built a small reroute to avoid a section of trail that had washed into the creek. This work party will do some finishing treadwork on the reroute, plus work to decommission some sections of the older trail.

About the Area: It is a surprising delight to find a pocket of tall evergreens, lush ferns, and a trail meandering beside a clear creek this close to the city. The Cougar Trails network is a diverse set of trails ranging from narrow, steep paths to broad wood chip walking trails. 

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Register: Join Waitlist

Project Description: Your crew will primarily be using digging tools to refinish the tread on a newish section of trail and to decommission sections of the old trail. However, there will likely be some work to install a few fences following WSU Grounds Crew instructions and some other small tasks.

Hiking Information: Total hiking distance will be around 1.5 miles roundtrip for the day.

Schedule:

• 8:55 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine

• 9:00 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Trailwork: WTA leaders provide all tools and instruction

• 1:00 PM: Enjoying refreshments at the trailhead and enjoy the rest of your day!

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 4 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

What: English ivy pull at Marine Park
When: Saturday, March 8th 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

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

Please Note: This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards.

Register Here

Plant trees to enhance native habitat at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. 

Pre-registration is required.

• All ages and abilities are welcome. Let us know if you need accommodations to participate.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is a 20 - 25 minute walk from parking on a gravel trail. Expect uneven and muddy terrain. 

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful for the wind.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear.

Directions: A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

9:20 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

9:40 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

11:40 PM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

12:00 PM - End of event

We welcome ALL ages, races and ethnicities, religions, gender identities, countries of origin, sexual orientation, immigrants and refugees, abilities and disabilities, spoken and signed languages. Together, we are a stronger community working toward a common goal.

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Columbia Gorge Refuge Stewards, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, One Tree Planted Foundation

Boost your garden's pollination power by bringing home a mason bee colony — and the knowledge needed to care for it.

Columbia Land Trust is excited to announce the annual Mason Bee Workshop, taking place Saturday, March 8th, 2025. Join at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington for a presentation by former Land Trust Board Member Janet Gifford on best practices for mason bee care, followed by the collection of your own mason bee starter colony! All participants will walk away with information on how to care for their colony and where to source necessary supplies. 

Sign up for one of two in-person sessions:

• Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 9am

• Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at 11am

Space is limited, so if you’re not able to register for one of our sessions, you can email events@columbialandtrust.org to be added to a waitlist. If space opens up, we will email you in the order your waitlist request was received. 

If you’re not able to join us for any of the sessions, we’ve provided below a list of reputable sources for purchasing mason bees, plus a recorded webinar on hosting mason bees presented by Janet Gifford in 2021. 

Join the team at Columbia Springs for a day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring deciduous tree communities at Columbia Springs.

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

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!

 Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org.

This is a work party for those of you who don't mind a high hike-to-work ratio. You will focus only on cleaning and light repair of many footbridges on the Bells Mountain trail, which means you will hike a lot and work a little.

Please only register if you are up to a long and sometimes steep hike.

* We need Assistant Crew Leaders who are willing/able to use georeferenced maps and work potentially entirely independently from our crew leader.

About the Area: Close to several cities in Southwest Washington, the Yacolt Burn State Forest is a hiker, biker, or trail runner's dream. There are many trail options at low and mid-elevations, making it perfect for year-round adventures.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! Be prepared for a variety of projects. No experience is necessary.

Project Description: You will meet at Moulton Falls and take a short and beautiful walk over the Lewis River to get to the very beginning of the Bells Mountain Trail. From there, you will hike steeply up, stopping at all the footbridges to clean them/help prevent rot, plus do some minor repair work on some of them. You may hike up to 7+ miles, with approximately 1,200ft of elevation gain.

Hiking Information: Our hike to the project site is expected to be up to seven miles round trip with up to 1,200ft of elevation gain.

Register here: Join Work Party

Schedule

• 8:30 AM: Gather for introductions and safety briefing, then caravan in to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Discuss the day's work and enjoy refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours each day on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

Canopy Time walks are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests), these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land, observe the comings and goings of migratory birds, watch the bud and bloom of native and invasive plants, swat mosquitoes, and dodge raindrops! 

“If you pay attention, you can tell time by the forest canopy—twigs and seeds, branches and leaves marking seasons with color, fullness, sway.  – Abby Braithwaite, A Portrait of the Artist as a Crone Tree.”

Part nature journaling, part phenological record-keeping, these explorations are a great way to spend more time out on the land than some of our workshops allow. 

Bring your journal, your sketchbook, your camera and your senses. 

Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash, check, Venmo or a smile, if cost is a barrier!

Learn more and RSVP here: https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-march/

Save the date for this one-day poetry workshop with Clark County Poet Laureate Susan Dingle at Plas Newydd Farm in Ridgefield, WA.

Writers of all skill levels will be invited to immerse themselves in the unique landscape of Plas Newydd Farm, taking cues from the natural world and weaving them into poems of place and inter-relationships. 

Tickets will be available soon!
Please send an  email to arts@pnfarm.com if you would like to be notified when tickets become available for this workshop. 

Let's plant trees together along Fourth Plain with Friends of Trees! Interested in receiving a tree? 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. 

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.

Questions?  Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage.  Our team is also happy to assist!  You can reach Cece and Jenny at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org, 503-595-0213. We look forward to planting together soon!

This event is in partnership with the City of Vancouver.

This is the third in a four-part trail skills series designed to introduce newer volunteers in the SW Washington/Portland area to key trail concepts. This session is dedicated to drainage--how to best get water off a trail. You will learn about many different techniques and how to choose the best one for different circumstances.

Our four-part trail skills series runs from January through April and is designed for newer volunteers in the SW Washington/Portland area who want to deepen their trail knowledge. Take them individually or sign up for all of them!

About the Area: More than 5000 acres of marshes, grasslands and wooded areas are home to more than one hundred species of birds, waterfowl and fish. Two trails and a loop road provide public access to this serene area just a few miles west of I-5.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Register here: Join Waitlist

Project Description: This will be a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. You will start indoors to learn some fundamental concepts, then head outdoors to practice your new skills.

Hiking Information: We'll be hiking about 1 mile on mostly flat terrain with a short hill.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine

• Morning: We will spend the first part of the day indoors learning about the 5 most common trail maintenance issues

• 11:00 AM: Snack break! We'll provide chocolate; bring water and anything else that will keep you happy throughout the morning.

• After break, we'll head to the trails to take a look at trail conditions and issues in real life. Learn what solutions are available to remedy common trail issues, and discuss why you'd choose one over another

• 1:00 PM: Enjoy refreshments at the trailhead and leave armed with all your new trail knowledge!

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 7 hours on uneven terrain

What to Wear

• Boots

• Long pants 

• Work gloves

• Long-sleeved shirt recommended

• Eye protection recommended (glasses, sunglasses or safety glasses)

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed.

What to Bring

• Snacks and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

Registration is open!

Join area professional conservationists, restoration specialists and environmentalists for this annual event to discuss projects that are improving the health of our local ecosystems.

In Person at PSU Smith Memorial Student Union, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Registration

Agenda

Keynote Speakers:

Gabe Sheoships Executive Director of the Friends of Tryon Creek

Friends of Tryon Creek is a 54-year-old 501©(3) organization dedicated to environmental and cultural education, community engagement, workforce pathways, and ecological restoration within the 670-acre urban forest space of SW Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon, in partnership with Oregon State Parks.  Under his leadership, the organization recognizes and values the Indigenous narrative and relationship with the landscape. The organization serves the forest and human community through the framework of an Indigenous worldview. Relationships and connection are central to program focus, empowering youth, families and adults through forest experiences, shared knowledge, and pathways to reconnection. Tryonfriends.org

The inspiration behind this work is to support future generations of environmental stewards to address contemporary issues such as climate change and the decline of Indigenous First Foods, through multiple knowledge bases. With a background in fisheries ecology, Gabe has spent two decades focused on the forests, waterways, and mountains of the Columbia River Basin.

Gabe is a co-founder of the Oregon Land Justice Project, and a board member of Ecotrust.

Gabe is Cayuse, a Citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He most enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Leslie P. King
Portland State University Adjunct Instructor
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Commissioner

Dr Leslie King is a medical doctor with public health and environmental health expertise.  She has lived and worked on all six inhabited continents and sought to demonstrate the connection between the environment and human health in all her professional roles.  She currently teaches both medicine and environmental sciences in Portland, OR where she also serves as a Commissioner for the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Clark County Green Schools summit:

We will be hosting our next Elementary Student Summit this spring! We will share registration information with you in January 2025. Each elementary school in Clark County is welcome to bring up to 10 students and 2 adults (e.g., teachers, chaperones.) The summit will be an opportunity for students to share examples of their environmental leadership during the school year with other students and be celebrated for their accomplishments. 

What: English Ivy Pull

When: Saturday, March 22nd from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Parking: Please park in the main parking lot at Abrams Park.

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

Please Note: This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards. 

Register Here

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today.

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

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

Join the team from the farm with special guest, Erin Figy!

Learn about what spring ephemerals are popping in southwest WA.

Definition: “spring ephemerals are just plants that show up in early spring, flower and die back well before most perennials get going in the garden” - Seattle Times

Think trilliums, bloodroot, chocolate lilies and more.

Visit Good Year Farms “The Haps” web page for more information.

About the film:

Native Seeds: Supplying Restoration is a nine-part video series that explores the native seed supply chain in the western United States. Filmed over four seasons, this series weaves together footage of seed collectors, farmers, researchers, and land managers working to scale up the supply of native seeds to meet the growing restoration demand. We see the staggering scale of damage to vast landscapes and meet tenacious people who are finding creative, scrappy solutions to restore ecosystems.

Captions Provided: Yes, in English.

Event Schedule:

• 4:30pm – Doors Open

• 4:45pm – Pizza

• 5:00pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided 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 in advance here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors and PeaceHealth.

Fort Vancouver Community Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using their Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Join the City of Vancouver’s volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of litter cleanup and invasive plant removal.

Advance registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP today.

Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is partially wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

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

Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker

Age Group: Adults

Program Description: When your plants are happy and healthy your home landscape can thrive without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers as well as keep weeds at bay. Janis McBride presents on techniques to maximize success of your landscape plants. You can achieve an aesthetically pleasing garden that is in balance with nature as well as save time and money.

Check out all the Master Gardener programs happening at FVRLibraries.

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Join the Camas Earth Day Society for a presentation about the Society and to learn more about community engagement and advocacy. A short presentation and Q&A session will be followed by a special Earth Day movie.

Keep tabs on this and other upcoming events at:

www.camasearthdaysociety.com/

Canopy Time walks are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests), these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land, observe the comings and goings of migratory birds, watch the bud and bloom of native and invasive plants, swat mosquitoes, and dodge raindrops! 

“If you pay attention, you can tell time by the forest canopy—twigs and seeds, branches and leaves marking seasons with color, fullness, sway.  – Abby Braithwaite, A Portrait of the Artist as a Crone Tree.”

Part nature journaling, part phenological record-keeping, these explorations are a great way to spend more time out on the land than some of our workshops allow. 

Bring your journal, your sketchbook, your camera and your senses. 

Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm. We’ll take cash, check, Venmo or a smile, if cost is a barrier!

Learn more and RSVP here: https://pnfarm.com/event/canopy-time-april/

Join Friends of Trees and let's plant trees together in NE Vancouver! 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. 

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.

Questions?  Please check out our Volunteer FAQ webpage.  Our team is also happy to assist!  You can reach Cece and Jenny at volunteer@friendsoftrees.org, 503-595-0213. We look forward to planting together soon!

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Thank you to our event sponsor NW Natural.

Join the Watershed Alliance of SW WA and the City of Vancouver’s volunteer team to help clear Ivy from Marine Park!

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

 Please Note: This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards.

 Register Here

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Marine Park

Cuándo:  Sábado 12 de Abril 9:00am a 12:00pm

Dónde:  Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

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

 Registrate Aquí

Join us on Saturday, April 12th at Royal Oaks Country Club for our Howdy Partners Annual Auction Luncheon! 

The event will feature a silent & live auction, a delicious lunch, and the opportunity to learn more about Camp Hope's programs!

Doors open at 11:30am

Program is noon to 3:00pm

Purchase tickets here

Caring, connecting and community - it starts in parks!

Join the Annual Parks Appreciation Day party, as the Battle Ground Parks & Recreation Department and Park Adopters come together to celebrate National Volunteer Month and Earth Day!

Park Appreciation Day is a way for the community to connect and to give back to our local parks by helping keep Battle Ground green and beautiful. Tasks included picking up litter, raking and weeding flower beds, and cleaning playground equipment. 

Important to know it's B.Y.O.E. (bring your own equipment and tools) and this event will happen rain or shine.

Learn more at the City’s web page: https://www.cityofbg.org/764/Park-Appreciation-Day

Ready to volunteer?  Register using our online form to volunteer at the park of your choice.

This is the fourth in a four-part trail skills series designed to introduce newer volunteers in the SW Washington/Portland area to key trail concepts. In this session you will learn to safely operate a range of hand-held power tools commonly used on trail (not including chainsaws).

Our four-part trail skills series runs from January through April and is designed for newer volunteers in the SW Washington/Portland area who want to deepen their trail knowledge. Take them individually or sign up for all of them!

About the Area: More than 5000 acres of marshes, grasslands and wooded areas are home to more than one hundred species of birds, waterfowl and fish. Two trails and a loop road provide public access to this serene area just a few miles west of I-5.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Register here: Join Waitlist

Project Description: This will be a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. You will start indoors to learn some fundamental concepts, then head outdoors to practice your new skills.

Hiking Information: We'll be hiking about 1 mile on mostly flat terrain with a short hill.

Schedule

• 9:00 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine

• Morning: We will spend the first part of the day indoors learning about the 5 most common trail maintenance issues

• 11:00 AM: Snack break! We'll provide chocolate; bring water and anything else that will keep you happy throughout the morning.

• After break, we'll head to the trails to take a look at trail conditions and issues in real life. Learn what solutions are available to remedy common trail issues, and discuss why you'd choose one over another

• 1:00 PM: Enjoy refreshments at the trailhead and leave armed with all your new trail knowledge!

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 7 hours on uneven terrain

What to Wear

• Boots

• Long pants 

• Work gloves

• Long-sleeved shirt recommended

• Eye protection recommended (glasses, sunglasses or safety glasses)

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. For safety reasons, shorts and sneakers are not allowed.

What to Bring

• Snacks and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

From the Hiking Guide

See what WTA's hiking guide and trip reports say about this area.

About the film:

Water For Life tells the story of three extraordinary individuals: Berta Cáceres, a leader of the Lenca people in Honduras; Francisco Pineda, a subsistence farmer in El Salvador; and Alberto Curamil, an Indigenous Mapuche leader in Chile, all of whom refused to let government supported industry and transnational corporations take their water and redirect it to mining, hydroelectric projects or large scale agriculture. Despite reassurances from companies and the authorities, they knew what lay ahead: contaminated water, environmental devastation, and the destruction of their communities.

It is a story of courage and determination, betrayal and corruption, death threats and murder, and of unexpected victories in the countryside and in the courts. It is a story that asks how economic development can grow in harmony with environmental protections. Above all, Water For Life illuminates a growing recognition of Indigenous rights and a rising demand for corporate responsibility and environmental justice that’s being seen around the world. It is a story that begins and ends with water.

Film in Spanish with English subtitles.

Event Schedule:

• 4:30pm – Doors Open

• 4:45pm – Pizza

• 5:00pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided 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 in advance here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors and PeaceHealth.

Fort Vancouver Community Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using their Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

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Acerca de la pelicula:

“Agua para la Vida” (Water For Life) cuenta la historia de tres personas extraordinarias: Berta Cáceres, líder del pueblo Lenca en Honduras; Francisco Pineda, agricultor de subsistencia en El Salvador; y Alberto Curamil, líder indígena Mapuche en Chile, todos ellos se opusieron a que industrias apoyadas por el gobierno y corporaciones transnacionales tomaran su agua y la redirigieran a la minería, proyectos hidroeléctricos o agricultura a gran escala. A pesar de todas las garantías de las empresas y las autoridades, ellos sabían lo que realmente les esperaba: agua contaminada, devastación ambiental y la destrucción de sus comunidades.

Esta es una historia de coraje y determinación, traición y corrupción, amenazas de muerte y asesinato, y de victorias inesperadas en el campo y en los tribunales. Es una historia que plantea la cuestión de cómo el desarrollo económico puede crecer en armonía con la protección ambiental. Lo mejor es que“Agua para la Vida” (Water For Life) arroja luz sobre el creciente reconocimiento de los derechos indígenas y una creciente demanda de responsabilidad corporativa y justicia ambiental que se está viendo en todo el mundo. Es una historia que comienza y termina con el agua.

Cuándo: Martes 22 de Abril. Abrimos: 16:30, Proyección:  17:00 – 19:00

Dónde: Salón Columbia en la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Vancouver, 901 C St, Vancouver, WA 98660

La película está en español con subtítulos en inglés

Horario del Evento:

• 4:30 pm – Entrada

• 4:45 pm – Pizza

• 5:00 pm – Comienza pelicula

Ofreceremos pizza. Habrá también opción vegana/sin gluten.

Para tomar habrá disponible una estación de agua. Trae tu propia botella para rellenar y evitemos generar basura.

Conoce un poquito más de la película y ve el trailer aquí 

Por favor registrate previamente aqui

Esta serie de películas es posible gracias a nuestros socios de Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries y el patrocinio de Clark County Green Neighbors y de PeaceHealth.

Join the Watershed Alliance of SW WA and the City of Ridgefield to help clear ivy from the park!

Parking: Please park in the main parking lot at Abrams Park.

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

 Please Note: This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards. 

 Register Here 

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Ridgefield

Cuándo: Sábado 26 de Abril 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde: Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Qué llevar: Favor de usar zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

 Register Here

Program Type: Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness

Age Group: Kids, Tweens, Adults

Program Description: Nature is everywhere—we just need to learn to see it! Join Jessica Becker, author of the little feet hiking book series, to learn nature awareness skills and then walk through the neighborhood to practice those new skills. 

This event is for kids 5+ and their caregivers and will include time indoors and outdoors on a 1-mile walk. Younger siblings are welcome if they can keep pace with elementary kids. After starting indoors, we’ll practice being outside in all types of weather as a group on a walk through the neighborhood to put what we’ve learned into practice.

If you have a nature journal and pencils, bring them along. You’re welcome to bring water, snacks, and something to sit on if you don’t want to sit on the ground (garbage bags are one option).

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Come lend a hand and help turn our town into a visual delight to enjoy all summer long!

Rain or sun, we have fun! Come downtown and make your town beautiful! Share an afternoon with other local community members who want to help make Downtown Camas shine!

Meet at Journey Church at 4th & Birch.
Journey will be serving a FREE boxed lunch
to get us started at 12:30pm!
Thank you Journey!

Bring your gloves, spades, shovels, buckets, and wheelbarrows (we always need more wheelbarrows!) and let’s weed, clean up trash, plant flowers and spread bark dust. We will provide rubber gloves and bags for trash pick up. Community fun in your town!!

 Have questions? Feel free to email us! Visit the City’s event page at https://downtowncamas.com/event/downtown-camas-spring-clean-up-day/

Note: There are no street closures for this event.

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

Please Note: This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards.

 Register Here

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Marine Park

Cuándo:  Sábado 3 de Mayo 9:00am a 12:00pm

Dónde:  Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

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

 Registrate Aquí

Ridgefield is welcoming back spring at their annual Spring Festival.

Learn more about the event and schedule on their web page:

https://www.ridgefieldwa.us/362/May-First-Saturday

Save the date for the 15th annual Spruce the Couve event! More details and registration link will be posted in the coming months.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, the Hilton and the Parks Foundation for our annual Spruce the Couve event. Volunteers will be planting flowers in Esther Short Park and working in teams to clean up downtown. Training, gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages are welcome. We also accept group registration so bring your friends, families and coworkers for a morning of volunteer service. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible and is in a high-traffic area for both pedestrians and cars and can get noisy. For planting projects, you may need to bend, stoop or kneel on the ground and use a small hand tool. For downtown cleanup projects, you may be using a litter grabber and other tools and lifting up to 10 pounds. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

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

Everything for your yard and garden in charming Downtown Camas!
Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it!

Please Click Here for the Camas Plant and Garden Fair Vendor Page, where you’ll find the 2025 Application, and important information for New Vendors.

Visit the Plant Fair website www.cwplantfair.org and www.facebook.com/camasplantandgardenfair for all the info!

Join our community to celebrate local Climate Action projects!

This event will showcase educators and students who have worked on a local climate action project in their schools and neighborhoods. A special keynote speaker will kick off the event and then we will hear student presentations.

The LCNN community partners will also be available to learn about their work in the SW WA region and beyond to create a healthy environment for all of us. If you are interested to meet and learn about the partners, including volunteer and stewardship opportunities, come join us!

More information coming as we get closer to the event, including schedule.

About the film:

Burned: Are Trees the New Coal? tells the little-known story of the accelerating destruction of our forests for fuel, and probes the policy loopholes, huge subsidies, and blatant green washing of the burgeoning biomass power industry. The film follows a dedicated group of forest activists, ecologists, carbon scientists, and concerned citizens who are fighting to establish the enormous value of our forests, protect their communities, debunk this false solution to climate change, and alter energy policy both in the US and abroad.

Captions Provided: Yes, in English.

Event Schedule:

• 4:30pm – Doors Open

• 4:45pm – Pizza

• 5:00pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided 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 in advance here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Sponsored by PeaceHealth.

Fort Vancouver Community Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using their Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Presenter or Speaker

Age Group: Adults

Program Description

Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all natural fertilizer for your garden. This is a great alternative to backyard composting, especially if you are tight on space. Participants will receive supplies for their own worm bin.

Clark County Composter Recycler wants to make sure participants receive a worm bin. If you want one, then they are asking for you to register on their website at https://clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/980-red-worm-composting-8 Don't miss out!

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker

Age Group: Adults

Program Description

When your plants are happy and healthy your home landscape can thrive without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers as well as keepweeds at bay. Janis McBride presents on techniques to maximize success of your landscape plants. You can achieve an aesthetically pleasing garden that is in balance with nature as well as save time and money.

Check out all the Master Gardener programs happening at FVRLibraries.

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

The Ridgefield Big Paddle commemorates the designation of the Lewis River to Vancouver Lake Water Trail each year on National Trails Day. 

Check out the event web page at https://ridgefieldwa.us/302/Big-Paddle for a full day of events and opportunities to connect with community both on and off the water. Past events have included Dragon Boat racing, the Community Floatilla event up river, hikes and community partners bringing fun to the riverfront.

Program Type: Arts/Crafts/DIY, Class or Workshop, Health/Wellness, Presenter or Speaker

Age Group: Adults

Program Description: When your plants are happy and healthy your home landscape can thrive without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers as well as keepweeds at bay. Janis McBride presents on techniques to maximize success of your landscape plants. You can achieve an aesthetically pleasing garden that is in balance with nature as well as save time and money.

Check out all the Master Gardener programs happening at FVRLibraries.

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.

In recognition of Juneteenth, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission June 19, 2025. 

Including Ridgefield NWR, Steigerwald NWR, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR, Dungeness NWR and 28 others…

Join the Vancouver Bee Project & the City of Vancouver to celebrate this year’s Pollinator Festival!

Take tours of local pollinator habitat projects, hear from local experts and learn what you can do to support our community’s pollinators. Keynote speaker, Robert Michael Pyle, is an internationally acclaimed naturalist, author, butterfly expert, and founder of the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation

As the City of Vancouver attains Bee City USA certification, we want to support everyone to learn about the importance of pollinators and their habitat. Everyone can make a difference, let’s celebrate together!

More information will be posted on the VBP website as we get closer to the date, follow them at: https://vancouverbeeproject.org/

Atomic Bamboozle

About the film:

Atomic Bamboozle, follows anti-nuclear activists, tribal leaders, scientists and attorneys as they draw lessons from the decades-long campaign to shut down the Trojan Nuclear Power plant in Oregon and extend those lessons into a new struggle to stop small modular reactors (SMRs) from being built in the Pacific Northwest. The documentary follows activists as they expose the true costs of these small nuclear reactor designs that have been opposed by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) as well as by several other environmental groups.

When: Tuesday, June 24th from 4:30pm to 7:00pm

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

Captions Provided: Yes, in English.

Event Schedule:

4:30pm – Doors Open

4:45pm – Pizza

5:00pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided 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 in advance here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Sponsored by PeaceHealth.

Fort Vancouver Community Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using their Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled and free day of fishing at Horseshoe Lake! 
Community mentors will help guide your child and family in the art of fishing, nature, health, and wellness and instill a love and passion to enjoy for years to come!

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Angler Education Station

• Shoreline Fishing

• Aquatic Ecology

• Health & Wellness

• Water Safety
  

  FISHING GEAR PROVIDED:
  

• Rods & Reels

• Bait & Tackle

• Life Jackets

GIVEAWAYS & LUNCH TOO!

Online registrations will close Thursday, July 10th at 9:00 PM. Onsite registrations are welcome on Saturday, July 12th.

Register Today

National Public Lands Day!

Fee free day at all U.S. FWS & National Forests

In recognition of National Public Lands Day, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission today, September 27, 2025. 

Including Ridgefield NWR, Steigerwald NWR, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR, Dungeness NWR and 28 others…

All U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee

BirdFest and Bluegrass is the main event every year that the Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge & the City of Ridgefield put on to bring awareness to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, and all that it has to offer. We celebrate the Sandhill Crane returning to the Refuge, a huge stately bird that is endangered in Washington State, and we celebrate everything the Refuge is and what it brings to the community. With endangered species, hundreds of migratory species, an auto tour route, photo blind, walking trails, habitat restoration programs, and so much more – there is a lot to celebrate, and a lot to learn.

We are uniquely fortunate to have the Refuge as a resource right in our own backyard, and by learning not only how to appreciate the beauty, but the necessity of it, you come one step closer to being able to support it.

Whether you head downtown to jam with bluegrass bands, shop, or do crafts, take a drive around the Refuge’s Auto Tour, or head to the Carty Unit for family crafts, guided hikes, or a walk on the trail- there is something for everyone, and lots to learn!

Check out the website regularly for updates and schedule of events! https://ridgefieldfriends.org/birdfest-bluegrass/

Special Observance

Fee-Free Day: First Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week

In recognition of the first Sunday of National Wildlife Refuge Week, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission October 12, 2025.

Including Ridgefield NWR, Steigerwald NWR, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR, Dungeness NWR and 28 others…

In recognition of Veterans Day, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission November 11, 2025.

Including Ridgefield NWR, Steigerwald NWR, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR, Dungeness NWR and 28 others…

All U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee