trails and greenways

Find the fresh forbs of the forest awoken by the sweet sunshine of spring. From the fiddle heads of Lady Ferns to the sweet sprouts of Salmonberry, there is sure to be an edible for everyone. Immerse yourself in ethnobotanical knowledge and experience new northwest flavors. 

Follow the website link below to learn more and sign up!

Celebrate birds and wildlife during this family-friendly festival.

Early morning bird walks begin at 5:30 and continue to 7:00 a.m. Bird banding demonstrations will take place from 8 a.m. - noon. Morning canoe rides on the Tualatin River with Tualatin Riverkeepers. Other activities: pond study; build a bee board, bat or bird house; scavenger hunt; archery; fishing clinic (casting); migration putt-putt golf; gyotaku fish printing; live Portland Audubon bird show; wood carving demonstration; nature and plant walks; behind the scenes of refuge management talk and walk; twilight walk and talk begins at 4:00 pm.

Explore exhibits and activities of conservation partners promoting wildlife and conservation.

There will be free hands-on childrens' activities, stories, and a special chindren's nature walk featuring bugs and slugs from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Preregistration required for Tualatin Riverkeepers canoe rides and the children's nature walk

Music and food. Free nearby off-site parking with frequent shuttle service.

Event details: www.tualatinriverbirdfestival.org.

Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam is putting on our 14th Annual Earth Day Celebration for community members in conjunction with Clark County Environmental Services.

Afterwards, enjoy family-friendly entertainment at our EcoFair. Volunteers who attend the full 4-hr planting event receive a FREE commemorative t-shirt and lunch!

Come enjoy a local green space while planting native trees to improve salmon bearing streams! **Planting volunteers must pre-register to plant trees** Space is limited!

For more information, visit the StreamTeam's webpage at www.StreamTeam.net. To register, contact the StreamTeam Program Coordinator at StreamTeam@clarkpud.com.

Invasive Species Invasion at Columbia Springs

Saturday, April 27, 9am-1pm

12208 SE Evergreen Highway Vancouver, WA 98683

Volunteer with Columbia Springs as we strategically battle the invasive plant species invading our local forests! Help us turn the tide of the ecological war and insure this urban natural area is preserved in its best condition for the public to enjoy. All volunteers are welcome! Children with parental supervision and teens under 16 with parental permission. Snacks and tools provided. Please bring sturdy shoes, appropriate outdoor work clothing, a water bottle, and your enthusiasm for helping the community! To sign-up or for more information, email volunteer@columbiasprings.org. Invite your friends with our Facebook event at http://www.facebook.com/341521035964386/. For more information on Columbia Springs, visit www.columbiasprings.org.

The Washington Trails Association will be helping with these February workdays, which will be focused on rerouting the South Mill Trail.  Please bring gloves shovels and a friend. :)

Feb 14th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Thursday
Feb 16th 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday
Feb 21st 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Thursday
Feb 23rd 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday
March 9th 9:am - 1:00 pm horse parking area north entrance
Apirl 20 th  9 :am - 1:00 pm