educational course

Journey into the forest to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at night.  There are creatures that only come out at night so it is a perfect opportunity to see and hear them. Spend the first part of the program indoors learning about our nocturnal residents then head out into the park for a guided night hike. Suitable for ages 6 years - Adult.  Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult.  Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.

Learn about Oregon's bats and how to attract these flying bug eaters to your yard. See a slide show, and drive to a nearby site to see bats in action and listen to their echolocation calls using a bat detector.

Bring your family on a bug hunt! Using sweep nets, beat sheets, hand lenses and forests fl oor leaf-movers, we'll capture and observe bugs of all kinds. We will also take a closer look at water bugs from our pond. Suitable for ages 6 yrs - Adult. Children must be registered with, and accompanied by, a registered adult. Pre-registration required, call 503/629-6350. An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons. $10 per person, in-district.

As the seasons change, so does life in the Nature Park.  Learn about wildlife in this series of classes.  Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see natural treasures up close.  Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project.  Weather permitting, we'll take a short hike into the forest.  Parent participation required.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

Learn how people and animals use water, especially for keeping cool in the summer.

As the seasons change, so does life in the Nature Park.  Learn about wildlife in this series of classes.  Hear stories, meet other parents and kids, and see natural treasures up close.  Each class includes a simple craft or coloring project.  Weather permitting, we'll take a short hike into the forest.  Parent participation required.  Suitable for ages 3-5 years. Advanced registration required; call 503/629-6350.  $8 per session, in-district.  An assessment fee will be charged for out-of-district patrons.

How does a tiny seed grow up to be such a big tree? Learn amazing things about different kinds of seeds.

Xeriscaping for Homeowners

WSU Clark County Extension and Clark County Department of Environmental Services will host a Xeriscaping workshop on May 30, 2013 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the WSU Extension offices on NE 78th Street.

Learn from professionals how to use your sprinkler less!  Learn about plants and watering techniques that save you time and water over the summer.

Xeriscaping, a concept for saving water in landscaped areas, involves planting with slow-growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce maintenance costs for your yard or garden. This workshop includes a discussion of native plants adapted to endure drought.  Learn about choosing appropriate plants for your garden, grouping them together with other plants with the same watering needs, and planting them in areas that are favorable to their growth.

Jenifer Naas, Watershed Stewards Program Coordinator, says, "Why waste our valuable drinking water on a lawn? Save money and water by designing a water efficient landscape."

Xeriscaping Workshop
Thursday, May 30 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
WSU Extension offices at the 78th Street Heritage Farm
1919 NE 78th Street, Vancouver

Learn more about Watershed Steward workshops at http://clark.wsu.edu/volunteer/ws/

Pre-registration is required: Register online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/374680

Call WSU Extension at (360) 397-6060 ext. 5712 or email watershed.stewads@clark.wa.gov

Class size is limited to 30 participants. This is a free workshop.