Come and help Clark County Parks get our parks ready for the summer!
We'll be hosting litter cleanup events during spring break.

Mark your calendars and save these dates to volunteer:

• 9  to 11 a.m. Monday, March 31 - Register here to help at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park

• 9  to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3 - Register here to help at  Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond

• Check In Location: Event check-in will happen at the first parking lot entrance.

• What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.

• Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day. 

• What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.

• Project Description:  Litter pick up at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park. This may include walking off the pathways across uneven surfaces, including the beach area.

• Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov.

Before attending the volunteer event, prior registration is required. Liability release forms will be emailed to each volunteer prior to the event. 

Join the Vancouver Audubon Society for a birding hike at Shillapoo Lake with Leader: Cindy McCormack

Register: Cindy at vas@vancouveraudubon.org

An excellent variety of waterfowl can be viewed at this location. Raptors, cranes, and waders–oh, my! We will also look for shorebirds, look for Short-eared and Great Horned Owls, check the sparrow flocks, and enjoy any other birds we find. We will meet at Shillapoo’s northeast access point, just across the road from the north bridge access for the Vancouver Lake Trail. Continue past Vancouver Lake park, through all the rumble strips to the two wide pullouts along either side of the road.

If weather and time permit, an option to explore a bit of the North Bridge trail can be added.

Hiking OR waterproof boots are recommended. Dress for the weather. Nearest restrooms available at Vancouver Lake Regional Park.

Learn more about trip requirements and other opportunities at the VAS webpage HERE.

Join WSU Clark County Master Gardeners and people from across the county and around the world for a day of community service in honor of Cesar Chavez. 

Chavez was a civil rights, Latino and farm labor leader; a community organizer and social entrepreneur; a champion of militant nonviolent social change; and a crusader for the environment and consumer rights.

Help spiff up the Natural Demonstration Garden at Pacific Park. Tasks will include winter clean up, weeding, pruning and whatever else is needed. Dress for the weather. Bring water. Tools provided. For accessibility needs, the gardens have crushed gravel surfacing and some beds have uneven grounds for walking.

Please register in advance here.

Enter the Pacific Community Park from the entrance located off NE 172nd. That puts you at the NE corner of the park where the demonstration garden is. 

Contact: Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu / 564-397-5738. Visit us online at https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/community-education/workshops-events/. Put on in partnership with Clark County Public Health Green Neighbors Program.

Did you know that beavers are environmental superheroes? They are excellent builders and considered keystone species due to their incredible ability to shape the environment.

Join us for an exciting spring break adventure at the Water Center’s wetlands where we’ll dive into the fascinating world of these amazing creatures! In this hands-on exploration, we’ll discover how beavers create their homes, build dams, and transform wetlands into thriving ecosystems. You’ll learn how their work helps other wildlife, cleans the water, and even impacts the landscape around us.

This program is perfect for kids aged 6-12. All youth need to be accompanied by an adult during the entire program.

Advanced registration is required. Sign up today!

This program will be indoors and outdoors, with the majority of time spent outside. Program will happen rain or shine. Participants should expect to walk 2 miles on paved surfaces and on sandy beaches or muddy trails.

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

Learn more about this program and other events at the City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center web page HERE.

Join the Vancouver Audubon Society for this month’s guest speaker event, Mary Coolidge of the Bird Alliance of Oregon.

The night is naturally lit only by the moon and stars, and life on this planet evolved under regular cycles of bright days and dark nights. But in the last century, the night has become liberally colonized with artificial light. Recent research shows night sky brightness increasing globally by nearly 10% per year. Most of us live in cities that are ablaze with light—from billboards to parking lot lighting to street lights—even while we sleep. Not only does this obscure the Milky Way and stars from 80% of North Americans, but the over- abundance of light at night also has dire ecological consequences—not just for the millions of migrating birds that use the stars to navigate, but also for mammals, amphibians, fish and plants, as well as for human health.

Join us to talk about the impacts of light pollution, and learn about how you can help in the effort to preserve starry skies while simultaneously maintaining safe and vibrant nighttime cityscapes.

Mary Coolidge has been on Bird Alliance of Oregon's Conservation team since 2008, and serves as the BirdSafe Campaign Coordinator, working to reduce hazards for birds in the built environment. Mary is dedicated to improving efforts to make urban environments more hospitable to wildlife and helping connect people to nature and place right here in the city. Mary splits her time between BAO and the Oregon Zoo’s California Condor breeding program.

Regular Vancouver Audubon meeting agenda:

• 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm - Social time, share bird sightings.

• 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm - Announcements

• 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm - Guest Speaker Program

Programs are held the first Tuesday of the month except Jan, July, & August. All are welcome, we hope you will join us!

Contact Jackson Wolfe for more information at Jackson@vancouveraudubon.org. Have ideas for a speaker? Please send all topic, speaker, and program suggestions and requests to Jackson.

Learn about other upcoming events with the VAS at vancouveraudubon.org

Who says spring break can’t be productive? ❀🧤

Join us April. 3,  for a park cleanup volunteer event at Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond!

We will meet from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather. Bring a reusable water bottle and a snack.

For more information and to sign up, visit bit.ly/SalmonCreek-Cleanup4325

Come and help Clark County Parks get our parks ready for the summer!
We'll be hosting litter cleanup events during spring break.

Mark your calendars and save these dates to volunteer:

• 9  to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3 - Register here to help at  Salmon Creek Regional Park/Klineline Pond

• Check In Location: Event check-in will happen at the first parking lot entrance.

• What to Wear: Event will happen rain or shine. Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.

• Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and snacks for the day. 

• What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works.

• Project Description:  Litter pick up at Frenchman's Bar Regional Park. This may include walking off the pathways across uneven surfaces, including the beach area.

• Questions: Contact us at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov.

Before attending the volunteer event, prior registration is required. Liability release forms will be emailed to each volunteer prior to the event. 

Are you ready for an exciting spring break adventure in the wetlands? Come explore the Water Center’s watery outdoor habitats and discover the tiny creatures that call them home! Dive into the world of macroinvertebrates—those fascinating “big bugs” without backbones—and learn how macros tell us about the health of the environment.

This program is perfect for kids ages 8-12. All youth need to be accompanied by an adult during the entire program.

Advanced registration is required. Sign up today!

This program will be indoors and outdoors, with the majority of time spent outside. Program will happen rain or shine. Participants should expect to walk one mile on paved surfaces and on sandy beaches or muddy trails.

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

Learn more about this and other events at the City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center web page HERE.

Birding with Ron Escano 

Ron has years of experience guiding local birding groups. Whether you are new to birding, are looking to sharpen your skills, or just hope to find a group to bird with, Ron is a great person to spend a morning with. His pace is relaxed, but thorough, making sure everyone has seen or heard each species.  Ron will help new birders focus on key identification points to build their bird knowledge while sorting through the nuances of sparrow calls for more advanced birders.

Upcoming walks meet at the Carty Unit of the Refuge and are limited to 10 people. These generally last two to three hours but you are welcome to stay as long or short as works for you. Walks are free but the $3 refuge daily fee does apply. For more information about the fee and rules of the refuge click here. 

eBird

If you are curious about what to expect on one of these walks, visit the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge page on eBird! You can even find bird checklists from our walk leaders. If you look at the date and time of a previous bird walk you can see how long the walk was and what species they saw! This online resource is used to collect citizen science data about bird sightings in different areas all over the world.

NOTE: eBird is an external resource run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology through Cornell University. If you click the above link, it will take you off the refuge website onto their website.

Join us for stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker!

As we prepare for future plantings, the focus this spring will be to continue targeting patches of invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native shrubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project area we'll tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years, talk about successes and challenges and look for the first wildflowers of the season!

Learn more about the mosaic of habitats

at Sams Walker Day Use Area HERE.

Physical description: expect walking off trail on slightly uneven ground, cutting with loppers, pulling. The project site is about a 0.25 mile walk from the parking area on a flat gravel trail.

Site notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area.

Before you register, please: Click HERE to read our Liability Waiver - You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration.

Learn more and register HERE

This project is in partnership with Center for Ecodynamic Restoration and U.S. Forest Service.

Accessibility - Mainly flat ground. Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

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.

In 2025, the City is recognized as a Tree City USA for the 36th consecutive year.

Join the Urban Forestry Commission at Jane Webber Evergreen Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day and plant trees!

The event begins with a recognition ceremony, including the Gordon and Sylvia MacWilliams Evergreen Award presentation and the Mayor accepting the Tree City USA award. After the recognition, join us for a service project to plant the Arbor Day tree and co-plant pollinator plants at the arboretum.

Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly. People of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Limited free parking is available on-site. On-street parking is also available in the area, a short walk from the event. Ride your bike or carpool to reduce your carbon footprint.

Contact: Urban Forestry at trees@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8332

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/

Come learn how to save money and prevent food waste by cooking with your leftovers!  Win prizes and take home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment to save money and prevent food waste. 

Our partners at the Washington State University Clark County Extension SNAP-Ed program will teach this workshop and provide a cooking demonstration at Cascade Park Community Library.

Full schedule and registration is found here.

Curbside Recycling Done Right: Recycling 101. April 10, 2025, 6 - 7 p.m. Organics 101: Curbside Composting. 30 minutes after class. 7 - 7:30 p.m. Virtual over Microsoft Teams. 

Click here to register

Join our team as we distribute mulch, pick up litter and pull invasive plants at campus community garden!

Important Note: Every other week, we switch gears and offer Educational and Outreach Opportunities. This is your chance to engage with the community, share knowledge, or participate in learning sessions designed to broaden your understanding and skills.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our bi-weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays between March and May. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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.

*This is an outside work party.* RSVP today!

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 park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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

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 the Vancouver Audubon Society for Birding with Robert Vanderkamp

Upcoming walks meet at the Carty Unit of the Refuge and are limited to 10 people. These generally last two to three hours but you are welcome to stay as long or short as works for you. Walks are free but the $3 refuge daily fee does apply. For more information about the fee and rules of the refuge click here.

Learn more about this and other upcoming events at the VAS webpage HERE.

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 the Vancouver Bee Project and Water Center staff in nurturing our newly planted pollinator meadows!

This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of meadowscaping and explore how these spaces support pollinators. Together, we’ll identify common weedy species in newly planted meadows and work to remove them. Afterward, we’ll take a guided tour of the Center’s backyard habitat-certified gardens and riparian zone, where you’ll learn to recognize native plant species common to our region.

Registration required. Sign up today!

Expect to be mostly stationary in the garden for the first half of the program.  Garden gloves will be provided for any weed pulling that is necessary.  Expect to walk 0.5 miles on paved and gravel surfaces for the plant identification walk.

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.

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

What: Volunteer Tree Planting

When: Sunday, April 13th 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: 5284 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Parking: Mountain View Dental and Ridgefield Physical Therapy lot, 5284 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

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

Register Here

This event is held in partnership with the City of Ridgefield.

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Actividad: Reforestación para voluntarios en Ridgefield

Cuándo: Domingo 13 de abril 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde:  5284 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

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

Registrate Aquí

Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ciudad de Ridgefield. 

You're invited! Join us for a Forest Walk at Columbia Springs.

Have you ever wondered what wildlife and plants can be found around our site? Under the guidance of a knowledgeable staff person or expert volunteer, you can discover the magic that our trails have to offer and learn what makes Columbia Springs unique.

When: Wednesday, April 16th from 3:30-5:00pm

Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683)

What: A guided forest walk.

How: Let us know you’re coming by registering in advance!

We will meet at 3:30pm. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather!

Learn how to compost using the Bokashi method and new technology systems like Lomi.  (Participants are eligible for a bokashi bin and kitchen counter food waste pail at no cost) . Join via Zoom.

More information and registration here.

Join Vancouver Audubon Society for a birding hike along the Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway @ the Stewart Glen Trail, with Leaders: Ken Pitts & Cheri Gavin

Register: Ken at kenp@vancouveraudubon.org

Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway offers great views of ponds near the beginning, has a gorgeous, paved pathway through mixed deciduous and conifer forest, and offers abundant edge habitat with meadow grasses and shrubs. We will walk from the parking area east and take a three-mile partial loop (1.5 out and back) through the varied habitats of the greenway. This is a level 1 A B walk with mostly paved pathways, but with an optional off pavement segment of dirt, gravel and wood chips. There is a portable ADA-compliant restroom available at the trailhead.

There is ample parking space along the north side of NW Bernie Drive. Approach Bernie from NW Fruit Valley Rd. Drive uphill on Bernie until you find a street to comfortably do a U-turn and then park near the end on the north side next to the greenway. NOTE: Do not leave valuables visible in your car and make sure to lock, due to potential for break-ins.

If you would like to be included on text updates, be sure to give Ken your SmartPhone number when you register by email at kenp@vancouveraudubon.org.

Interested in exploring new areas for birds and possibly making some new friends in the process? Washington State has many opportunities to attend bird festivals each month, both east and west of the Cascade Range. Here are some to choose from in the near future.

Volunteers will be planting trees, each doing its part to improve water quality in our watersheds, provide habitat for wildlife and supply food for pollinators.

The team is busy planning now so check out their web site for updates and information, click 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.

Join Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam for our annual celebration of Earth Day on Saturday, April 19th from 9-1 at Columbia Springs.

Registration opens on March 12th. Please email streamteam@clarkpud.com to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited. More info will be provided closer to the event. We hope to see you there!

Join the Port of Camas-Washougal as we host the Master Gardener program – WSU Extension educate us on "Protecting our Pollinators from the Effects of Climate Change Workshop" in the Port Conference Room at our administrative office.

Learn more about this and other Port events at https://portcw.com/

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.

Learn how to make three versatile household green cleaners and see how fun and safe cleaning can be. This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections of WA (9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662). (Participants are eligible for a green clean kit at no cost).

Full schedule and registration here.

Hey awesome budding filmmakers!

Water connects us all, and we're about to make waves of positivity! 🌊✨

No matter where you live, we all live in a watershed, where rain or snow goes on an exciting journey, from our roofs, yards, and streets to local wetlands, streams, and lakes, to the Columbia River, and finally to the mighty Pacific Ocean.

The water that bounces off roofs, streets and other hard surfaces and goes on this incredible journey to the ocean is what we call stormwater. Our rivers are home to incredible creatures like salmon, trout, and sturgeon, and they're where we play, fish, and paddle. But, guess what? Our actions can impact our waterways, and it's time for us to make a splash of inspiration for a cleaner, happier world with your creative videos! Learn more about Clark County watersheds here. 

How to enter:

• Pick a theme - review the themes below and choose one you like.

• Research - learn about your topic from resources provided, family members or others in your community.

• Plan your video - create a storyboard so you can plan how you want to tell your story. Consider music, locations, props, camera angles, on-screen text/graphics and actors you may need.

• Pre-check (optional) - submit your script or storyboard for review. We'll provide feedback so you can avoid being disqualified for misinformation.

• Shoot it! - get the video shots you planned in your storyboard and remember it's better to have more than you need and cut than to not have what you need.

• Edit - edit your shots to compose your video and add music or other effects.

• Upload and submit your application - make sure the video is sharable and your application form is complete, including the form for your parent/guardian.

Learn more about the contest here: https://www.stormwaterpartners.com/video-contest

Join Clark County Public Works Parks & Nature team to learn about the project plans!

Here about the:

• Trail Alignments

• Trailheads and parking

• Salmon Creek habitat improvements

• Fish passage restoration

• Amenities to support nature-based recreation

Refreshments provided

Partner agencies include the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, Clark County Public Works and Clark County Legacy Lands.

No registration needed, just stop by!

Learn more about this amazing 118-acre natural area, right next to Salmon-Morgan Creeks Natural Area just south of Battle Ground.

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

Join the Fort Vancouver Regional Library Program at Cascade Library: 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.

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April!

Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info coming soon!

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April! Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info coming soon!

Learn how to compost the SMART way during this virtual workshop. There will be in-person opportunity to construct a compost pile with experts, and view demonstration compost bins in action. (Participants are eligible for a compost bin at no cost). Join via Zoom.

Full schedule and registration here.

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April! Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info coming soon!

Join our team as we distribute mulch, pick up litter and pull invasive plants at Biddlewood park and natural area!

Important Note: Every other week, we switch gears and offer Educational and Outreach Opportunities. This is your chance to engage with the community, share knowledge, or participate in learning sessions designed to broaden your understanding and skills.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our bi-weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays between March and May. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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.

*This is an outside work party.* RSVP today!

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 park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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 Naturespaces team as we distribute mulch, pick up litter and pull invasive plants at Biddlewood park and natural area!

*This is an outside work party.* RSVP today!

Important Note: Every other week, we switch gears and offer Educational and Outreach Opportunities. This is your chance to engage with the community, share knowledge, or participate in learning sessions designed to broaden your understanding and skills.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our bi-weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays between March and May. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

• 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 park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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.)

• Learn more about this and other events at the City’s web pages: https://www.cityofvancouver.us/events

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

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April and May! Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info soon!

Birding with Ron Escano 

Ron has years of experience guiding local birding groups. Whether you are new to birding, are looking to sharpen your skills, or just hope to find a group to bird with, Ron is a great person to spend a morning with. His pace is relaxed, but thorough, making sure everyone has seen or heard each species.  Ron will help new birders focus on key identification points to build their bird knowledge while sorting through the nuances of sparrow calls for more advanced birders.

Upcoming walks meet at the Carty Unit of the Refuge and are limited to 10 people. These generally last two to three hours but you are welcome to stay as long or short as works for you. Walks are free but the $3 refuge daily fee does apply. For more information about the fee and rules of the refuge click here. 

eBird

If you are curious about what to expect on one of these walks, visit the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge page on eBird! You can even find bird checklists from our walk leaders. If you look at the date and time of a previous bird walk you can see how long the walk was and what species they saw! This online resource is used to collect citizen science data about bird sightings in different areas all over the world.

NOTE: eBird is an external resource run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology through Cornell University. If you click the above link, it will take you off the refuge website onto their website.

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

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April and May!

Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info soon!

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April and May!

Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info soon!

Join us for stewardship Saturdays at Sams Walker!

As we prepare for future plantings, the focus this spring will be to continue targeting patches of invasive plants from oak understory habitats that are smothering native sh

rubs and wildflowers! As we hike to the project area we'll tour the oak and pollinator meadow restoration efforts from the past five years, talk about successes and challenges and look for the first wildflowers of the season!

Learn more about the mosaic of habitats at Sams Walker Day Use Area HERE.

Physical description: expect walking off trail on slightly uneven ground, cutting with loppers, pulling. The project site is about a 0.25 mile walk from the parking area on a flat gravel trail.

Site notes: There is a USFS vault toilet in the parking area.

Before you register, please: Click HERE to read our Liability Waiver - You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration.

Learn more and register HERE

This project is in partnership with Center for Ecodynamic Restoration and U.S. Forest Service.

Accessibility - Mainly flat ground. Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

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

Learn how to construct and maintain a worm bin. Turn your kitchen trimmings into nature's miracle grow fertilizer. (Participants are eligible for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost).  Join via Zoom.

Full schedule and registration here.

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April and May! Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info soon!

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April and May! Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info soon!

Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces Program for native plants education

Come learn all about the Naturespaces Program and the importance of native plants! This experience will showcase the benefits of incorporating native plants into your garden or community spaces. You’ll discover how native plants support local ecosystems, conserve water, and promote biodiversity. This event is perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to make a positive impact on the environment. Come learn, connect, and help create a greener, more sustainable future!

To learn more about Clark College Native Plant Center, you can check out their website here.

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

Join the Vancouver Audubon Society for Birding with Robert Vanderkamp

Upcoming walks meet at the Carty Unit of the Refuge and are limited to 10 people. These generally last two to three hours but you are welcome to stay as long or short as works for you. Walks are free but the $3 refuge daily fee does apply. For more information about the fee and rules of the refuge click here.

Learn more about this and other upcoming events at the VAS webpage HERE.

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

What: Volunteer Tree Planting

When: Saturday, May 10th 9:00am to 12:00pm

Where: 5284 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Parking: Mountain View Dental and Ridgefield Physical Therapy lot, 5284 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

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

Register Here

This event is held in partnership with the City of Ridgefield.

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Actividad: Reforestación para voluntarios en Ridgefield

Cuándo: Sábado 10 de mayo 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde:  5284 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, WA 98642

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

Registrate Aquí

Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ciudad de Ridgefield. 

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!

Vancouver schools’ annual plant sales begin in April and May! Visit these sales for hanging baskets, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits, native plants, herbs and more. All proceeds support student clubs and classes. Cash and card accepted.

More info soon!

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.

Learn how to be an expert recycler. Understand why only certain items can go into your Blue recycle cart and glass bin. Also learn how to properly manage other materials like plastic film/wrap, batteries, and hazardous waste which cannot go in the blue recycle cart. (Participants are eligible to win prizes).

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 team at Columbia Springs for the annual kid fishing festival!

Fishing is available for kids ages 5-14 with one of their expert fishing mentors

Each registered fisher will receive a fishing pole and have the opportunity to catch up to two fish to take home.

All attendees can participate in hands-on science and nature activities provided by Columbia Springs and partner organizations. Enjoy a BBQ lunch and snacks, including veggie options.

Advance registration for a 1-hour time slot is required. Ticket purchase is required for all attendees, including adults. Tickets are $8 per person. Kids under 5 are free.

Register and learn more about this event, including the Frequently Asked Questions HERE.

Still have questions? Contact Kristine Jacobs, events@columbiasprings.org, (360) 882-0936

Join the Clark County Public Works Parks & Nature team for a Park Play Date!

There will be a series of play dates around the community this summer. Meet at the park to enjoy lawn games and snacks. Parks staff will be available to talk with you about your park.

Come out to enjoy the sun, fun and connecting with your community.

Learn more about Clark County Parks & Nature HERE. There hundreds of acres of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, and natural areas for you to enjoy.

You're invited! Join us for a Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs.

Have you ever wondered how old the fish are in the round ponds or how the hatchery operates? Learn all about the Vancouver Trout Hatchery on one of our hatchery tours!

When: Wednesday, May 21st from 3:00-4:00pm

Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683)

What: A guided hatchery tour of the Vancouver Trout Hatchery.

How: Let us know you’re coming by registering in advance!

We will meet at 3:00pm. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather!

Come learn how to save money and prevent food from going into the trash by becoming a Low Waste Chef. Win prizes and take home supplies to make your fridge and pantry sustainable; these materials can help turn your kitchen into the perfect environment for a Low Waste Chef!

• Learn tips and tricks on proper food storage, smart shopping and cooking with leftovers.

• Understand how reducing food spoilage and using the food you have is good for the planet and your wallet. 

• Learn how preventing food waste in the first place reduces your catrbon footprint and impact on climate change.

In-person workshop - Location TBD

Full schedule and registration here.

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.

(Participants are eligible for a worm bin, bedding, and worms at no cost).  

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.

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.

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Full schedule and registration here.

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.

Here's your opportunity for a frontcountry trip with a backcountry flavor! Come for one day--or better yet all four--to continue the work that WTA started here last year.

Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

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 Three Corner Rock trail has been closed for a few years, and portions of it are still closed. Last year, WTA crews worked on the very top part of the trail. This year, you will work the other direction to begin the process of re-opening this long-lost trail. You will use hand and power brushing tools to clear vegetation, as well as digging tools to re-establish the trail's walking surface.

Hiking Information

Your hike will change depending on the day. At most, your hike to the project site will be up to three miles roundtrip at a moderate pace. Total elevation loss is 360 feet. The last days will likely be the most hiking.

Camping Information

Your crew will set up a base camp near a creek not too far from the trailhead. There is ample space to spread out and set up your tent for one night or several.

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.

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• 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

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

Camping gear if you are camping

• Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad

• Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip

• At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water

• Rain jacket and rain pants

• Extra warm clothing

• Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals

• Sun and bug protection

• Headlamp and extra batteries

• Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries

• ​First aid kit

• 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 Waitlist

Here's your opportunity for a frontcountry trip with a backcountry flavor! Come for one day--or better yet all four--to continue the work that WTA started here last year.

Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

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 Three Corner Rock trail has been closed for a few years, and portions of it are still closed. Last year, WTA crews worked on the very top part of the trail. This year, you will work the other direction to begin the process of re-opening this long-lost trail. You will use hand and power brushing tools to clear vegetation, as well as digging tools to re-establish the trail's walking surface.

Hiking Information

Your hike will change depending on the day. At most, your hike to the project site will be up to three miles roundtrip at a moderate pace. Total elevation loss is 360 feet. The last days will likely be the most hiking.

Camping Information

Your crew will set up a base camp near a creek not too far from the trailhead. There is ample space to spread out and set up your tent for one night or several.

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.

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• 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

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

Camping gear if you are camping

• Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad

• Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip

• At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water

• Rain jacket and rain pants

• Extra warm clothing

• Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals

• Sun and bug protection

• Headlamp and extra batteries

• Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries

• ​First aid kit

• 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 Waitlist

Here's your opportunity for a frontcountry trip with a backcountry flavor! Come for one day--or better yet all four--to continue the work that WTA started here last year.

Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

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 Three Corner Rock trail has been closed for a few years, and portions of it are still closed. Last year, WTA crews worked on the very top part of the trail. This year, you will work the other direction to begin the process of re-opening this long-lost trail. You will use hand and power brushing tools to clear vegetation, as well as digging tools to re-establish the trail's walking surface.

Hiking Information

Your hike will change depending on the day. At most, your hike to the project site will be up to three miles roundtrip at a moderate pace. Total elevation loss is 360 feet. The last days will likely be the most hiking.

Camping Information

Your crew will set up a base camp near a creek not too far from the trailhead. There is ample space to spread out and set up your tent for one night or several.

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.

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• 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

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

Camping gear if you are camping

• Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad

• Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip

• At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water

• Rain jacket and rain pants

• Extra warm clothing

• Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals

• Sun and bug protection

• Headlamp and extra batteries

• Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries

• ​First aid kit

• 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 Waitlist

Here's your opportunity for a frontcountry trip with a backcountry flavor! Come for one day--or better yet all four--to continue the work that WTA started here last year.

Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

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 Three Corner Rock trail has been closed for a few years, and portions of it are still closed. Last year, WTA crews worked on the very top part of the trail. This year, you will work the other direction to begin the process of re-opening this long-lost trail. You will use hand and power brushing tools to clear vegetation, as well as digging tools to re-establish the trail's walking surface.

Hiking Information

Your hike will change depending on the day. At most, your hike to the project site will be up to three miles roundtrip at a moderate pace. Total elevation loss is 360 feet. The last days will likely be the most hiking.

Camping Information

Your crew will set up a base camp near a creek not too far from the trailhead. There is ample space to spread out and set up your tent for one night or several.

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.

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• 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

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

Camping gear if you are camping

• Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad

• Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip

• At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water

• Rain jacket and rain pants

• Extra warm clothing

• Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals

• Sun and bug protection

• Headlamp and extra batteries

• Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries

• ​First aid kit

• 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 Waitlist

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.

Join the Clark County Public Works Parks & Nature team for a Park Play Date!

There will be a series of play dates around the community this summer. Meet at the park to enjoy lawn games and snacks. Parks staff will be available to talk with you about your park.

Come out to enjoy the sun, fun and connecting with your community.

Learn more about Clark County Parks & Nature HERE. There hundreds of acres of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, and natural areas for you to enjoy.

Curbside Recycling Done Right: Recycling 101. June 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Organics 101: Curbside Composting. 30 minutes after class. 12:30 - 1 p.m. TBD & Hybrid over Microsoft Teams.

Click here to register

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

Join the Clark County Public Works Parks & Nature team for a Park Play Date!

There will be a series of play dates around the community this summer. Meet at the park to enjoy lawn games and snacks. Parks staff will be available to talk with you about your park.

Come out to enjoy the sun, fun and connecting with your community.

Learn more about Clark County Parks & Nature HERE. There hundreds of acres of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, and natural areas for you to enjoy.

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/

Join the Clark County Public Works Parks & Nature team for a Park Play Date!

List is the last of the 2025 series of play dates around the community. Meet at the park to enjoy lawn games and snacks. Parks staff will be available to talk with you about your park.

Come out to enjoy the sun, fun and connecting with your community.

Learn more about Clark County Parks & Nature HERE. There hundreds of acres of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, and natural areas for you to enjoy.

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…

Save the date to join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace!

We will be planting on Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Advance registration will be required. Please check this page in early fall for more details and registration instructions.

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

Save the date to join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace!

We will be planting on Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Advance registration will be required. Please check this page in early fall for more details and registration instructions.

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

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

Save the date to join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace!

We will be planting on Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages and abilities are welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

Advance registration will be required. Please check this page in early fall for more details and registration instructions.

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