Bird Language Workshop

City of Vancouver Water Resources Education Center 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver

The Water Resources Education Center presents "Unraveling the Storylines of Nature Through Birds," from 9:30 a.m. to noon May 18. The free workshop will introduce bird sound mapping and sit spots for bird observing. Attendees will learn to recognize calls, postures and behaviors of songbirds to deepen a connection to nature and become more aware […]

free

Composting Field Training

WSU Clark County Extension, 78th Street Heritage Farm 1919 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver

The Clack County Composter Recycler program is offering free, hands-on instruction about composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the compost demonstration site at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in the Hazel Dell area of Vancouver. Learn more and register at clarkcountycomposts.org/classes-and-workshops/current-offerings/863-composting-field-training-instruction-5.

Free

Don’t Buy That Plant: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Picking Out New Plants

Pacific Park Demonstration Garden 1515 NE 164th Ave, Vancouver

Master Gardener Cindy Combs will offer a free presentation on what, when and where to buy plants from 10 a.m. to noon May 18 at the Pacific Park Demonstration Garden, 1515 N.E. 164th Ave., Vancouver. Following the 45-minute workshop, attendees will be asked to provide 45 minutes of service in the demonstration garden. The event […]

free

NatureScaping “Let’s Talk About Weeds”

CASEE Center, Building B 11104 NE 149th St., Building B, Brush Prairie

NatureScaping will host a presentation "Let's Talk About Weeds" presented by Pamela Moody from 10 a.m. to noon on May 18. Event will be held in the CASEE Center, Building B, Room 205, located at 11104 N.E. 149th St. in Brush Prairie. Pamela Moody, a master gardener, NatureScaping board member and hummingbird garden coordinator, will […]

How to Raise Queen Bees in the Pacific Northwest

Dan Garrison will lead "How to Raise Queen Bees in the Pacific Northwest," 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at 7106 Kansas St., Vancouver 98664. The workshop, hosted by the nonprofit Pacific Northwest Queen Rearing Club, will include methods for developing queen bees, tips and practical advice on how to successfully develop local honeybee […]

free

Above and Below Studio High School Classes

Above and Below Art Studio Vancouver Marketplace, 210 West Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver

Above and Below Art Studio is offering classes for high school students multi-week art camps. Choose from two nine-week sessions (3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, May 21-July 16, or Thursdays, May 23-July 18) or two five-week sessions (11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturdays, May 18-June 15, or Wednesdays, May 22-June 19). Classes are in […]

$100 – $200

Conscious Consumption Series

Cascade Park Community Library

Clark County Public Health and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries offer a Conscious Consumption, a free educational series highlighting environmentally friendly lifestyles at the Cascade Park Community Library, 600 N.E. 136th Ave., Vancouver. The series features workshops and events for residents of all ages to learn about sustainability topics, including food waste reduction, worm bin composting […]

free

Paint Baby Animals Watercolor Make-and-Take

Vancouver Art Space WA

Vancouver Art Space, 8700 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Suite 283, will offer a "Paint Baby Animals" Watercolor Make-and-Take class from 2 to 4 p.m. May 18. Artist instructor Hannah Complin will show you how to paint baby animals in water color. Pre-sketched animals will be available to choose from. Class is best suited for students […]

$40

Above and Below Art Studio Adult Art Classes

Above and Below Art Studio Vancouver Marketplace, 210 West Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver

Above and Below Art Studio is offering summer adult classes with two nine-week sessions, Saturdays, May 18-July 13 or Wednesdays, May 22-July 17. Both classes run from 3 to 5:15 p.m. in the Marketplace atrium (near Java House and Art on the Boulevard) at 210 W. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. Students will enjoy group discussions, one-on-one guidance, […]

$100 – $200

VanCity’s Saturday Social and Beginners’ Lesson

Vancity Ballroom 9212 NE Hwy 99 Suite 110, Vancouver

VanCity Ballroom offers a beginners' lesson and social dancing at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 9212 N.E. Hwy 99. The 45 minute lesson begins at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing of all styles (ballroom, Latin, swing and nightclub) until 10 p.m. A different dance is covered each week. Visit vancityballroom.com for upcoming lessons. No experience […]

$10