The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., every Wednesday in May weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.
Portland's Pride Ride is 4 to 6 p.m. June 2, a family-friendly bicycle parade hosted by the Visit Downtown Portland Campaign, Black Business Association of Oregon and The Street Trust […]
The Clark County Saddle Club will host a trail course event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 at 11407 N.E. 174th Circle in Battle Ground. The cost is for club members is $25 for adults, $15 for children. Non-members pay an additional $5. The event features 48 elements, including gates, logs, jumps, water, […]
The Big Paddle is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 3 at the Lake River waterfront and Overlook Park in Ridgefield. The event includes group paddles, guided hikes, food trucks, hayrides, a farmers market, book sales, a craft beer garden, games and live music. Many group activities require registration but anyone may bring their own […]
NAMI Southwest Washington will host a 5K Walk for Mental Health at Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, beginning at noon June 3. Each year, NAMI’s 5K Walk for Mental Health brings together hundreds of concerned citizens to walk together to raise money and awareness that ensures vital, free NAMI programs and services continue to […]
Volunteer to help the Water Resources Education Center keep its gardens weed-free. Volunteers will tidy the garden and pull blackberries, ivy and other spring weeds at the Water Center, 4600 […]
The USDA Forest Service is waiving recreation fees for day-use sites in Washington and Oregon on June 10 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. This special initiative aims to encourage families and individuals to explore the beauty and wonders of our nation's forests and public lands. The waiver includes many picnic areas, boat launches, […]
The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center will offer family-friendly paddles around Vancouver Lake aboard 29-foot, 14-passenger Big Canoes from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 10, starting from Felida Moorage and Marine Services, 4911 N.W. 122nd Street, Vancouver. Paddlers will glide past shore birds, look for signs of beaver activity […]
Volunteers with the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum, 9215 S.E. Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, will host a Second Saturday Work Party from 10 a.m. to noon June 10. The event will focus on cleaning up along the Swatosh path, along the creek, and up into the Florence Wager garden. The event will immediately be followed by "Talks […]
Columbia Springs' Celebration of Fishing is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 at Battle Ground Lake State Park, 18002 N.E. 249th St., Battle Ground. The event features fishing-related activities including casting practice, fishy art, interactive presentations from experts, science and nature games, tackle giveaways and fun with lampreys. Registration is required to attend at […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a Free Outdoor Boot Camp every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 11 through Aug. 27. Program will include high-intensity workouts focused on weight loss, body tone, and sculpting. Meetings take place outdoors, utilizing local parks in the downtown Vancouver area. Sign up in-person at the front desk of Northwest […]
Coastal Conservation Association meets on the second Wednesday of every month, except July and August, at 6 p.m. at Big Al's, 16615 S.E. 18th St. in East Vancouver. Coastal Conservation Association's purpose is to advise and educate the public on conservation of marine resources. The organization's objective is to conserve, promote and enhance the present […]
The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., every Wednesday in June weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.
Join staff from Vancouver's Water Resources Education Center to pull English ivy in Marine Park from 9 to 11 a.m. June 17. Activities include cutting ivy from tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. Gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. Ivy pulling will take […]
The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting "Wander Clark County" summer walking tours from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June 17 through Aug. 26. On June 17, take a guided walking tour of Vancouver's Old City Cemetery. Whether you're a history buff, love funerary art, or are just curious about the people who […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a Free Outdoor Boot Camp every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 11 through Aug. 27. Program will include high-intensity workouts focused on weight loss, body tone, and sculpting. Meetings take place outdoors, utilizing local parks in the downtown Vancouver area. Sign up in-person at the front desk of Northwest […]
Bring your kids and grandkids and their bikes to the Slide Ride at Portland's Creston Park, 4454 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland. Meet at the playground 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays June 19 to July 3 near the Francis Street entrance to group up. Look for clowns Olive and Dingo riding tall bicycles. Grown-ups should come […]
The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting "Wander Clark County" summer walking tours from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June 17 through Aug. 26. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours. The cost is $8 per person. The schedule is: June 17: Old City Cemetery June 24: Downtown Vancouver July 1: […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness Center will offer "Introduction to Wildlife Tracking" from 1 to 5 p.m. May 13 and again from 1 to 5 p.m. June 24 in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This is a half-day class to introduce the art and science of visual tracking in the wild. Class will meet in the Gifford […]
Northwest Personal Training will host a Free Outdoor Boot Camp every Sunday at 9 a.m. from June 11 through Aug. 27. Program will include high-intensity workouts focused on weight loss, body tone, and sculpting. Meetings take place outdoors, utilizing local parks in the downtown Vancouver area. Sign up in-person at the front desk of Northwest […]
TreeSong Nature Awareness and Retreat Center will host this online class on the diversity of local wetland birds from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 25. Longtime birder and teacher Laura Whittemore will lead this class where attendees will get to know the incredible diversity of birds that inhabit our many wet places. From the large […]
Bring your kids and grandkids and their bikes to the Slide Ride at Portland's Creston Park, 4454 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland. Meet at the playground 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays June 19 to July 3 near the Francis Street entrance to group up. Look for clowns Olive and Dingo riding tall bicycles. Grown-ups should come […]
The Water Resources Education Center will offer a free Twilight Tuesday Nature Walk from 8 to 9:30 p.m. June 27, meeting at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 S.E. Columbia Way, Vancouver. Join a Water Center educator to explore the twilight in and around the Columbia River and its wetlands. Look for signs of animals, […]
The Watershed Alliance of SW Washington will host a beach clean-up at Wintler Park, 6400 Beach Dr., from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 28. Attendees are asked to please dress for the weather and bring their own snacks and water. Gloves and tools will be provided. Parking is very limited at Wintler Park. Attendees are […]
The Sons and Daughters of Italy will host bocce ball nights at the Vancouver Elks Lodge NO 823 at 11605 S.E. McGillivray Blvd., every Wednesday in June weather permitting, starting at 6 p.m. Courts located behind the main building. For more information, contact Paul at 360-521-5584.
The Clark County Historical Museum is hosting "Wander Clark County" summer walking tours from 9 to 11 a.m. every Saturday from June 17 through Aug. 26. For a full list of tours go to cchmuseum.org/programs-events/walking-tours. The cost is $8 per person. The schedule is: June 17: Old City Cemetery June 24: Downtown Vancouver July 1: […]
