Quarterly Newsletter | March 2025
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Happy spring! Please enjoy our quarterly newsletter with information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and successes.
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Each year, World Water Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater for both humans and ecosystems. This year’s theme focuses on glacier preservation. Join us to learn how glaciers impact our freshwater systems and discover ways we can take action against climate change to help preserve them.
This family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities from local community partners, an interactive nature art project and guided nature walks to the Columbia River.
For this special occasion, the Water Center’s Exhibit Hall will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Registration not required; drop in anytime. Guided 45-minute nature walks will happen throughout the afternoon, starting at 1:30 p.m. Space is limited for the nature walks, and sign-ups will happen on a first come, first served basis. Walks are appropriate for ages 6 and older and participants should expect to walk 2 miles on uneven terrain, sandy beaches, muddy wetland areas and paved pathways.
Saturday, March 22
1 - 4 p.m.
Water Resources Education Center
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Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, the Hilton and the Parks Foundation of Clark County for our annual Spruce the Couve event. Volunteers will be planting flowers in Esther Short Park and working in teams to clean up downtown and uptown.
Saturday, May 10
9 - 11:30 a.m.
Esther Short Park
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Burnt Bridge Creek Litter Cleanup Walk
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The Vancouver USA Walking Club has adopted a one-mile stretch of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail and pick up litter once a month while getting some exercise. Register for April today! Future months will be posted later.
April 3, May 8, June 5
9 a.m. - noon
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Join the Adopt-A-Park volunteers every 4th Saturday of the month to enhance the natural area of LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park.
Fourth Saturdays
April 26, May 24, June 28
10 a.m. - noon
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Join your neighbors to remove invasive plants from the natural area at David Douglas Park.
Mar. 29, Apr. 19 & 26, May 10 & 17, Jun. 7
10 a.m. - noon
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Save the trees in the Ellsworth Springs East natural area!
Saturday, April 12
10 a.m. - noon
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Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of invasive plant removal. We will be removing ivy with a focus on the trees.
Saturday, April 19
10 a.m. - noon
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Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of invasive plant removal. We will be removing ivy with a focus on the trees.
Saturday, June 7
10 a.m. - noon
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If you'd like to adopt a park or natural area near you, please contact the Volunteer Programs department or fill out an application on our website.
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Flora & Fauna Friday Spring Series
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Naturespaces staff are hosting bi-weekly work parties for volunteers to contribute to our community projects and learn about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems along with valuable insights into the importance of the project you're working on.
March 28, Grandmother Camus
April 11, Campus Community Garden
May 2, Biddlewood Park
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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| Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods
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Naturespaces volunteers are typically out at Behrens Woods every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month to remove invasive and non-native plants, spread mulch and restore this beautiful natural area.
April 12
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Join us for a series of volunteer events at Raymond E. Shaffer Park where you’ll have the opportunity to learn the essential skills of pruning fruit trees and work alongside our expert Urban Forestry team. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting, these hands-on events are designed to teach you both winter and summer pruning techniques, helping to ensure the health and vitality of our urban forest.
March 27, Spring Fruit Tree Pruning
July 15, Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
August 26, Fruit Harvest
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Countryside Annual Cleanup
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Join your neighbors for invasive plant removal (ivy, blackberry, tansy, burdock) and other general cleanup and maintenance in the park.
Saturday, June 7
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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For more information about the Naturespaces program, please visit our webpage.
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In 2025, the City is recognized as a Tree City USA for the 36th consecutive year. Join the Urban Forestry Commission at Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum to celebrate Arbor Day and plant trees!
Wednesday, April 9
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum
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Join Us for a Free, Family-Friendly Celebration!
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystems—and they need our help! This festival is your chance to learn, celebrate, and take action to protect these amazing creatures while having fun with your community.
Saturday, June 21
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Composter Recycler Workshops |
Do you want to jumpstart your knowledge of composting, recycling, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? The Clark County Composter Recycler program is offering free in-person and virtual spring workshops.
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Our 8th annual Volunteer Grove Awards were presented on March 8. Seven volunteers were honored with a new tree in the Grove at Centerpointe Park. The 2025 winners are:
-Laurie Hansen, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 50 and Better Programs
-Mountain View Environmental Club, Urban Forestry
-Kenneth Stickney, Vancouver Fire Department
-Beth Harrington, Culture, Arts and Heritage Commission
-Amy and Jeff Kiba, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Special Events
-Neighbors on Watch (NOW) Mentors, Vancouver Police Department
-Steve Hayslip, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Adopt-A-Park
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Volunteering with the City of Vancouver
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This newsletter will transition to a focus on Parks volunteer opportunities only, starting next quarter. To contact other departments about volunteer opportunities, please use the information below:
Recreation: parksrecculture@cityofvancouver.us
Vancouver Fire Department: noah.hilliker@cityofvancouver.us
Vancouver Police Department: jordan.macfarlane@cityofvancouver.us
Special Events: cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us
Water Center: vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us
Urban Forestry: urbanforestry@cityofvancouver.us
Litter Removal: litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us
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