Quarterly Newsletter | September 2024
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Happy fall! Please enjoy our quarterly newsletter with information about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and successes.
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Día de Muertos will return this October with beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas and activities for all ages. Community members will be invited to participate in an ofrenda (or altar) to their loved ones who have passed away by sharing photos, notes and other offerings.
There are only a few volunteer shifts left. RSVP today to be part of this beautiful event.
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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.
Sept. 28, Oct. 26, Nov. 23
10 a.m. to 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, October 5
10 a.m. to noon
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Join your neighbors to remove invasive plants from the natural area at Biddlewood Park.
Saturday, October 12
10 a.m. to noon
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Burnt Bridge Creek Litter Cleanup Walk
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The Vancouver USA Walking Club has adopted a mile stretch of the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail where they pick up litter once a month. Help keep that trash out of the creek!
Thursday, November 7
10 a.m. to 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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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods
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Naturespaces volunteers are 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.
Sept. 28
Oct. 12 & 26
Nov. 9 & 23
9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all of the Flora and Fauna Fridays between October and mid-December. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!
Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
Dec. 6, 13
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Free Native Plant & Seed Library
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Vancouver Bee Project is offering free pollinator plants and seeds! Located behind River City Church 2400 Fourth Plain Blvd.
Sept. 22, noon to 3 p.m.
Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 29, noon to 3 p.m.
More dates in October
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Sign up to receive the Naturespaces newsletter for more information on this pilot program and the sites.
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Join Water Center staff outdoors to help keep our Backyard Habitat Certified gardens in tip-top shape. Volunteer activities may include weeding garden beds, trimming shrubs and raking pathways. All necessary tools will be provided.
Thursday, September 26
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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| Connecting Across Cultures Wellness Fair |
Learn about the richness and diversity of other cultures in Vancouver, address health gaps that exist and explore available wellness resources from local organizations. Enjoy cultural performances at the top of every hour and enter to win prizes.
Saturday, September 28
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
415 W 6th St
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