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February 2019
Invasive Species Survey
Columbia Springs, a historic park in the heart of Vancouver, needs volunteers to help us survey a 100 acre natural area for four different invasive plants, including Himalayan blackberry, ivy, holly, and laurel. Volunteers will help identify plants, locate survey markers, and collect data. Crew leaders and training for volunteers will be provided.
Find out more »Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort
Please note: All Fort Vancouver Lantern Tours have been suspended due to the government shutdown. Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guides them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s. The Lantern Tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at…
Find out more »The Nature Within: Personal Development Workshop with Kraig Smyth
This interactive workshop will help participants uncover deeply rooted connections within that allow us to “be in nature,” even when we’re at the office, school or anywhere nature is not readily accessible. In this workshop, participants will do some hands-on instinct development and trade activities. Bring a lunch. Snacks, coffee and tea provided. Bring four pennies. Register online.
Find out more »Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Washington Trail Riders Assoc. monthly meeting
The Washington Trail Rider's Association invites new members to their next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at Pied Piper Pizza, 12300 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Come earlier to chat and eat. Our members consist of all rider skill levels, and together we trail ride, camp and keep local riding trails in good working order. If you love horses and trails, come join us. For more details, contact Annmarie Ertolacci at 360-560-8997 or email momertolacci@yahoo.com. You…
Find out more »Oregon Bass and Panfish Club’s Annual Dry Clinic
The Oregon Bass & Panfish Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave., Portland. The program will be: the annual "Dry Clinic" and features experts on walleye, bass and crappie. There will also be experts speaking on how to prepare and serve your catch.
Find out more »March 2019
Tree Planting Workshop
Join Urban Forestry for a special community tree planting along Nicholson Road in the Bagley Downs neighborhood. Learn how to plant a tree while getting to know your neighbors and greening your community. No experience necessary. Breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee provided, as well as gloves, tools, and guidance. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Accessible by the Vine and Bus Lines 30 and 39; meet prior to 10am at approximately 4600 Nicholson Road. RSVP required. Register at…
Find out more »Free First Saturday Guided Tours of Leach Botanical Garden
Join gardener and curator Courtney Vengarick for seasonal explorations of Portland's Leach Botanical Garden, 6704 S.E. 122nd Ave., Portland. She will show you what's blooming and of seasonal interest, provide useful and engaging information, and share fun stories about the adventurous creators of the garden, Botanist Lilla Leach and pharmacist/civic leader John Leach. Tours are the first Saturday of the month, March 2 through Nov. 2, from 11 a.m. to noon. Tour-takers should meet in front of the Manor House.…
Find out more »High School Girls Free Tennis Gear Event
Free gently used tennis gear for all girl high school players in Clark County at Vancouver Tennis Center.
Find out more »Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Friends of Trees Clark County Planting
Friends of Trees is hosting a volunteer tree planting event on March 9 in unincorporated Clark County, with the option to purchase a low cost tree for your home. Tea, coffee, and breakfast refreshments will be available at 8:45 at SixEight Church. The planting will start prompting at 9:00 a.m., with gloves and tools provided. Dress for the weather and wear study shoes. Volunteers will provide a hearty potluck for lunch after the planting. RSVP to save your spot by…
Find out more »City of Vancouver Volunteer Grove Tree Planting
Celebrate local community volunteers by planting trees from 10 a.m. to noon on March 9 at Centerpoint Park, where dedicated volunteers will be recognized with brief remarks and a tree planted in their honor. All ages welcome. Training, gloves, tools, snacks, and water are provided. Wear long pants and closed toed shoes. youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form, and additional forms will be available on site for guardians to sign. Contact cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-8315 for more…
Find out more »Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Shamrock Run 2019
Join us on Sunday, March 17 -- St. Patrick’s Day -- for the 41st annual Shamrock Run. Shamrock has something for everyone: 5k, 8k, 15k and Half Marathon Runs, the 4-mile Shamrock Stride Walk, 1k Leprechaun Lap for kids, Widmer Brothers Beer Garden for participants 21+, complimentary hot soup and entertainment. New this year: Offering medals to finishers at all distances, for the first time in Shamrock history.
Find out more »Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Tree Planting at Burnt Bridge Creek
Join the Vancouver Watershed Alliance's next tree planting at Burnt Bridge Creek on Saturday, March 23, from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Volunteer should dress in outdoor work clothes with sturdy shoes and meet at 1806 N.E. 41st Circle, Vancouver. To register, click here.
Find out more »Friends of Trees Northeast Vancouver Planting
Friends of Trees is hosting a volunteer tree planting event in northeast Vancouver, with the option to purchase a low cost tree for your home on March 23rd. Tea, coffee, and breakfast refreshments will be available at 8:45 at East Woods Presbyterian Church. The planting will start prompting at 9:00 a.m., with gloves and tools provided. Dress for the weather and wear study shoes. Volunteers will provide a hearty potluck for lunch after the planting. RSVP to save your spot…
Find out more »Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort
Please note: All Fort Vancouver Lantern Tours have been suspended due to the government shutdown. Lantern Tours: An Evening at the Fort take place inside the Fort Vancouver stockade. Participants are treated to historical vignettes in several buildings as a park ranger guides them through the reconstructed fort. These vignettes transport the visitor back in time to exhibit what life was like at Fort Vancouver in the 1840s. The Lantern Tours begin at 7 pm, but visitors must arrive at…
Find out more »Couve Clover 3, 7 & 10 Mile Run
Celebrate St. Patty's in your festive green while walking or running three, seven or 10 miles to support local Clark County charities. The run will take place on Sunday, March 24, in downtown Vancouver, starting at Main Event Sports Grill, 800 Main St. Runners are invited to the post-event party featuring Deschutes Brewery beers with hot and cold food to refuel. The run includes tech shirts, finisher medals, awards, prizes and music to help celebrate the Irish spirit. For more…
Find out more »Weekly Honeybee Hikes for Preschoolers at Leach Botanical Garden
Bring your preschoolers to Leach Botanical Garden in Portland for a weekly garden exploration. Your little one will look for wildlife, listen to the wind and the creek, touch a thimble-berry leaf, water the Children's Discovery Garden and maybe even eat a raspberry right off the vine. Then pause while our guide reads the group a story before helping the children craft something fun. Each week is different with seasonal themes. Honeybee Hikes happen every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.…
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