preregistration required

Clark County Parks and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership will be joining forces to participate in Columbia Riverkeepers' "Love Your Columbia" event. We will be cleaning up the beach at Vancouver Lake Park, the Flushing Channel and Blurock Landing.

Fun for groups, families and individuals. Pre-registration is required. To register click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beach-clean-up-at-vancouver-lake-registration-26227973575

This event is sponsored by the City of Vancouver, Clark County, and Port of Vancouver USA.

We provide: Garbage bags and gloves to those who need them. Light refreshments will be provided.

What to wear/bring: Please wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and other weather-appropriate clothing. If you have gloves and a water bottle, please bring them.

Where to meet? Volunteers will meet at Vancouver Lake Park, 6801 NW Lower River Road in the grassy area next to the main restrooms. Signs will direct you to our white canopy and sign-in table. After a brief safety orientation, volunteers will break into groups to pick up litter at the different locations.

Questions?

Please contact the project coordinators at karen.llewellyn@clark.wa.gov or 360-397-6118 ext. 1627 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org or (503) 226-1565 ext. 245.

As the sun begins its descent in the sky, many animals go out to forage for one last meal. At the same time, nocturnal animals begin to awaken and move across the landscape. Join a naturalist on a hike to explore the magical space between day and night.

Advanced Registration Required 

Ages: 6 and older

Wheelchair accessible: No

No-dogs policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials. http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/dogs-hunting-policies

Looking for a great spot to bird watch? Wondering how to attract them to your backyard? Learn all about both at a Columbia Springs Backyard Birding Workshop! Join us for a presentation from local experts, and a guided walk around Columbia Springs to spot a wide variety of exciting local birds. You'll also get your own chickadee birdhouse to take home (limit 1 birdhouse per household). Space is limited, register today!

Pre-registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: http://www.columbiasprings.org. For questions, please call 360-882-0936 x224 or email workshops@columbiasprings.org.

Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Tryon Creek Watershed Council will be hosting a kayak tour of the mouth of Johnson Creek, tributaries from the Riverview Natural Area, and Tryon Creek. Expert council staff will tell stories of the history of each creek, current restoration projects, and wildlife sittings in the area. You may have the opportunity to see wild river otter, fish, and bird life. Enjoy the serene and dynamic rivers in your neighborhood. 

The tour will run from 9am-12pm on Saturday July 16th and start/end at the mouth of Johnson Creek at Milwaukie Riverfront Park. The paddle is about 3 miles round trip. It is required that participants have previous experience paddling a kayak, are able to swim, and can perform somewhat strenuous physical labor for three hours. Tickets to rent a kayak and attend the tour are $50. If you plan to bring your own kayak, tickets are $15 for just the tour. If you bring your own kayak, you are required to also wear a lifejacket and have an invasive species permit if your boat is longer than 10'. (http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/licenses_regs/) .

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please email info@jcwc.org with an explanation, we have 5 scholarships avaliable. 

Register today to reserve your space - this popular tour tends to sell out! 

Join Portland Fruit Tree Project for our 5th annual East Portland Tree Scouting Days! Volunteers will be scouting fruit trees in East Portland neighborhoods in hopes of registering lots of new trees in East Portland. Registered trees are gleaned to maximize their yield, with excess fruit given to food banks and communities in need. Visit the link below for more information and to RSVP.

http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1680&reset=1