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The Blandford Canyon natural area is an important habitat corridor that runs through the heart of Vancouver. Wildflower Meadow caps the north end of the corridor and was most recently covered with high-maintenance grass. Join Urban Forestry and the Urban Youth program in planting native trees and spreading bark chips to enhance the soils and habitat.

Tools and training provided. RSVP to (360) 487-8308 or email Urban Forestry at urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us.

Join Oregonians from across the state in celebrating nearly three decades of beach cleanups along the entireOregon coastline. This effort benefits people and wildlife alike, supporting clean seas and healthy communities for present and future generations. Sign up to volunteer for the Spring Beach Cleanup on Saturday, March 30th from 10am - 1pm to clean up litter and marine debris. Together, we can keep Oregon's beaches beautiful. Register here: http://solv.org/what-we-do/solve-spring-oregon-beach-cleanup

For more information, visit www.solveoregon.org, email morgan@solv.org, or call 503-844-9571 ext 332.

This year holds special significance in Oregon for those who value the
environment and SOLVE. March 22, 2013 would have been the 100th Birthday of
Governor Tom McCall who founded SOLVE in 1969. We honor the man who made
us think about who we are and what we value as Oregonians. Governor McCall made a
profound impact on our state, passing the nation's first bottle bill and placing our beaches
under public ownership. Help continue his legacy of environmental stewardship by
participating in the 28th annual SOLVE Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup.

Last spring, more than 3,700 volunteers removed an estimated 60,483 pounds of
trash off the coast, including 1,565 pounds of recycled materials. Help us continue this
tradition by volunteering this year at your favorite coastal area and help keep our beaches
as beautiful as possible.

Annual Invasive Plant Survey at Columbia Springs

Saturday, February 23, 9am-1pm

12208 SE Evergreen Highway, Vancouver, WA 98683

Once a year opportunity to go off trail and see all 100 acres of Columbia Springs! Join us for a volunteer day as we complete our annual invasive plant species monitoring. We will be surveying our entire property to update our GIS maps with current information about English Ivy, English Holly, and Himalayan Blackberry. Training and snacks provided. All volunteers are welcome! Kids under 14 with parental supervision and teens under 16 with parental permission. Please bring sturdy shoes, appropriate outdoor work clothing, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm for helping the community! Walk-ins welcome, but pre sign-up encouraged. To sign-up or for more information, email volunteer@columbiasprings.org, or call 360-882-0936 ext. 230. Invite your friends with our Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/events/149047731917791/.

Join the Forest Park Conservancy for a morning of tree planting in Forest Park! Tools, snacks, and raffle prizes (courtesy of REI!) provided. Follow "Registration page" link below to learn more and reserve your spot.

Calling all tree planting volunteers -- your help desired at MacGregor Heights!  Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew to plant trees. Look for the white Friends of Trees signs and canopy. The planting will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes and get ready to have fun!

Friends of Trees is excited to return to MacGregor Heights after 4 years. This planting is in partnership with East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District and Johnson Creek Watershed Council.

RSVPs are not required. Please contact Andy or Jenny at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!