Learn about how to identify common pests and diseases that affect plants in our area and how to distinguish them from beneficial insects from Master Gardeners and Clark CD staff. We’ll also discuss signs of plant stress and control methods for dealing with pests.

Learn more and register HERE

Learn how to compost using red worms to turn food scraps into all-natural fertilizer for your garden.

This is a great alternative to backyard composting, especially if you are tight on space. 

Learn how to care for your pet worms so they are happy and well fed.

• Understand the different types of worm bins and decide what is best for you. 

• Get up close and personal with the decomposers in a worm bin and look for worm cocoons.

• This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections

Go through the gate and there will be parking on your left.  Our meeting room is in the building on your right. Enter through the door on the north side of the building. For safety reasons, do not go past the parking lot/building without high visibility personal protective equipment.

Register HERE

Learn more about composting at clarkcountycomposts.org, including upcoming workshops

By Cigar Rock viewpoint, there is a stone staircase that WTA has been tasked with rebuilding.

Camp (if you want) in a campground by a waterfall, open only to WTA participants, then spend a day or three helping re-open this trail that's been closed since 2017!

About the Area: Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: Your crew will be helping bring a trail back to life! Expect to use digging tools to re-establish the walking surface. You will also spend some time improving several switchbacks and just generally making this a trail again.

Hiking Information: The work starts almost immediately from the parking area. You will hike as far as your work takes you.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine. Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch

• After: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside! What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information:

• For more information and to register, click HERE

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Register for the Clark County Green Schools Secondary Student Summit! - Oct. 23

Calling all middle and high school students!

• Join us for our upcoming Secondary Student Summit at Clark College.

• Schools are allowed to bring up to 10 students and 1-2 chaperones.

• Substitute and transportation costs can be reimbursed.

• Lunch will be provided

• Email Sami at samantha.springslecain@clark.wa.gov or Cambry at cambry@earthgenwa.org with any questions.

Clark County Green Schools works with all local public and private schools in their sustainability efforts. We’re here to encourage environmental leadership and give students tools to implement change in their schools.

Waste Reduction Education - We provide assistance to boost waste reduction education and awareness in schools, providing recycling containers, as needed. See how we can help

Composting & Recycling Assistance - We’re here to assist with food waste composting and recycling in cafeterias, offering education, containers and sort tables. Check out our resources

Environmental Certification - We connect schools to EarthGen (formerly Washington Green Schools), a statewide environmental certification program. Learn about our programs

By Cigar Rock viewpoint, there is a stone staircase that WTA has been tasked with rebuilding.

Camp (if you want) in a campground by a waterfall, open only to WTA participants, then spend a day or three helping re-open this trail that's been closed since 2017!

About the Area: Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: Your crew will be helping bring a trail back to life! Expect to use digging tools to re-establish the walking surface. You will also spend some time improving several switchbacks and just generally making this a trail again.

Hiking Information: The work starts almost immediately from the parking area. You will hike as far as your work takes you.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine. Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch

• After: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside! What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information:

• For more information and to register, click HERE

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

By Cigar Rock viewpoint, there is a stone staircase that WTA has been tasked with rebuilding.

Camp (if you want) in a campground by a waterfall, open only to WTA participants, then spend a day or three helping re-open this trail that's been closed since 2017!

About the Area: Three Corner Rock is a relatively unknown but absolutely beautiful lookout site on a rock pinnacle with a view of 5 snow peaks and segments of the Columbia River. It sits atop of broad, open ridge surrounded by beargrass meadows in the spring.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: Your crew will be helping bring a trail back to life! Expect to use digging tools to re-establish the walking surface. You will also spend some time improving several switchbacks and just generally making this a trail again.

Hiking Information: The hike in is 0.7 miles on a rocky, narrow trail. There are a couple places with very steep drop-offs straight down to the Columbia River!

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine. Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch

• After: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside! What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information:

• For more information and to register, click HERE

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Join the staff from the Watershed Alliance of SW WA to tackle ivy that is in the park. Ivy climbs and smothers trees, shades native plants and spreads throughout the park

• What to bring: Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

• This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards.

• Poison Oak is known to be in the area we will be working in. We’ve worked with the City of Vancouver to mitigate the presence of the plant as much as possible but some stems and decomposing leaves may still be present. Poison Oak stems, roots, and leaves can cause a rash even in the fall and winter. We will have tecnu available, a cleanser that is designed to remove the poison oak oil from the skin that causes a rash, in case you get in contact with the plant. We will also point out any plants we see on site.

• Register in advance here!

This event is held in partnership with the City of Vancouver.

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Marine Park

Cuándo:  Sábado 13 de Diciembre 9:00am a 11:30am

Dónde:  Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

Qué llevar: Favor de usar pantalón largo, zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

Nota: Esta actividad requiere un poco más de actividad física que nuestros eventos de reforestación pues implica agacharse y jalar el Ivy (la hiedra).

Existe una especie denominada “roble venenoso” que ha estado presente anteriormente en la zona donde trabajaremos. En el pasado hemos colaborado con la Ciudad de Vancouver en esa área para esa especie en la medida de lo posible, pero aún podrían quedar algunos tallos y hojas en descomposición. Los tallos, raíces y hojas del roble venenoso pueden causar sarpullido incluso en otoño e invierno.

Durante la actividad, tendremos disponible un limpiador llamado “tecnu”, diseñado para eliminar la grasa de la piel en caso de entrar en contacto con la planta, pero a la vez nosotros estaremos vigilando y les indicaremos cualquier planta que encontremos en el sitio.

 Registrate Aquí

 Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ciudad de Vancouver.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace!

The City of Vancouver will also be planting on November 1 & 15.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Advance registration is required. RSVP today!

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event.

• Oakbrook Park has accessible pathways. The planting area is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a large park with potential for some infrequent loud work and traffic sounds.

• For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows.

• There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site).

 Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Join Outdoor Guide & Friends of the Columbia Gorge Board Member Jayson Moorman for a scenic loop hike on the Cape Horn Trail, featuring sweeping views from the Nancy Russell Overlook and Pioneer Point.

In fall, the forest comes alive with vibrant colors as maples and oaks turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, blanketing the forest floor. Keep an eye out for mossy talus slopes and cascading waterfalls along the descent. Hiking poles are recommended for the steeper, semi-rugged sections and slippery switchbacks in the ascent and descent. Strenuous hikes will challenge most hikers. The hike will generally be longer and steeper, but may be deemed "Strenuous" because of the elevation gain. Generally 7 to 10 miles. Strenuous: 7.2 miles | 1300-ft elev. Gain

Before you register:

• Read our Liability Waiver. You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read the waiver during registration._

• Confirm your availability. Due to limited spots, and to be respectful of everyone's time, please only register for this event if you can commit to attending.

What you can expect on this guided outing: Expect a heart-pumping hike to the top of Cape Horn where you will see sweeping autumn foliage, dramatic river and cliff views, and beautiful vistas of the Gorge. The descent along Cape Horn features steep, rugged switchbacks that can be slippery in places, and includes a section crossing a talus field composed of rocks of varying sizes

Hazards:

• Portions of this trail are semi-rugged, and slippery with exposed roots, rocky scree, and steep sections. Hiking poles are recommended to help with both the ascent and descent.

• View the recommended 10+ Essentials List to help you pack.

What to Bring:

• Lunch, snacks, and plenty of water (at least 3 liters).

• 10+ Essentials in backpack.

• Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

• Hiking poles (for both the ascent and descent).

What to Wear:

• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers, or boots.

• Dress for weather: extra layers of clothing for protection against wet or cold weather. Be ready to shed layers in hot temperatures.

Schedule:

• 9:00 a.m. - Meet at the Salmon Falls Park & Ride lot.

• 2:00 p.m. - Outing concludes back at the trailhead.

Directions: Take SR 14 to Salmon Falls Rd between mileposts 26 and 27. Turn right into the Park & Ride lot.

Fee: No fee

Restrooms: Nearest restroom located at the Cape Horn trailhead (Hwy 14 and Salmon Falls Rd.)

Property: U.S. Forest Service

Accessibility: Dedicated parking spots. Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

Step back in history while Cedar Crist Mill volunteers press around 10,000 pounds of apples into the best drink on planet Earth.

We’ll put your kiddos to work on hand cranked presses. Play an instrument? Come join the Bluegrass Jam on the back deck. Starts at 9:00am.

About the Mill

The Cedar Creek Grist Mill is a working museum, showing visitors the inside workings of a grist mill of that time period. Visitors will be greeted and given a ‘Working Tour’ of how this mill still runs today. Huge pulleys and belts spinning above and below are turning and churning to produce flour, corn meal and even apple cider. These samples are given to the visitors to take home for a first hand experience of the products. No gas or electricity are used, simply mother nature’s water power. All who work here are volunteers and are more than happy to explain how this process works.

The Mill rests on a steep and rocky slope at the bottom of the narrow gorge of Cedar Creek. It is the only grist mill in Washington that has maintained its original structural integrity, mills with stones, and is water powered. A covered bridge spanning Cedar Creek was completed in 1994 and continues to draw visitors from all over the United States.

The Vancouver Bee Project is excited to bring back the Native Plant & Seed Library this year! 🌱✨

If you’ve received seeds from us in the past, consider collecting some native seeds to donate and share with others. If you have plants to share, bring them too — they just need to be on the Portland Plant List of regionally native plants.

Come get seeds, plants, and community! 💛🌿🐝

¡Estamos emocionados de traer de vuelta la Biblioteca de Plantas y Semillas Nativas este año! 🌱✨ Si has recibido semillas de nosotros en el pasado, considera recolectar algunas semillas nativas para donar y compartir con otros. Si tienes plantas para compartir, tráelas también — solo deben estar en la Lista de Plantas de Portland de plantas nativas de la región.

Este año estaremos en una nueva ubicación: Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 E 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98661 en el centro de Vancouver.
📅 Primer fin de semana: 27 y 28 de septiembre, de 12 a 3pm cada día.

¡Ven por semillas, plantas y comunidad! 💛🌿🐝

Join Garden Delights Herb Farm to get ideas for making simple and lovely gifts from your garden and kitchen.

They’ll cover several great herbs, along with ideas and recipes for making them into fun and practical gifts to give or keep. There will also be an opportunity to make and take a sample gift home with you.

No registration needed, we'll bring supplies for 25 people.

To learn more about this and other events, visit: www.gardendelightsfarm.com/classes.html#/

Join the City of Vancouver’s volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of litter cleanup and invasive plant removal.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is partially wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

• Advance registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP today!

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

It’s easier than you think to grow your own flowers to enjoy inside and out all year long.

Join Master Gardeners Michelle Palmateer & Kathy Fruth for a talk about creating your own cut flower garden.

This indoor workshop will teach you the steps we use to grow the cut flower demonstration garden, which will include planning, seed selection, growing tips, information about the tools we use and seed collecting. With these tips, you will be able to grow and enjoy bouquets of fresh flowers and greens all year long. Participants will have the information they need to start their own cut flower garden come spring.

• COST: $5 plus processing at Eventbrite

• REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here

• FOR MORE INFORMATION: (564) 397-5738 or Erika.d.johnson@wsu.edu

Read about all of our upcoming events

WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Erika Johnson at the above listed email, phone or mailing address at least two weeks prior to the event.

Join Clark County Public Works - Parks & Nature Division from 6-8 p.m. for an information session to learn more about the changes coming to the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area! 

Clark County is working with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe on a project to restore habitat and improve nature-based recreational opportunities at the Gordy Jolma Family Natural Area in Battle Ground. 

In April, we presented draft project plans to the community and collected feedback. Based on the input we received, a preferred plan has been developed, incorporating elements to improve walking, hiking and wildlife viewing at the property. 

• Coffee and cookies provided.

• In-person location: Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E Main St, Battle Ground

• Attend online - Meeting link: https://clarkwa.webex.com/weblink/register/r86cb928649fb3caf47fbe1d5694acdc7 Password: Salmon

Open House Concepts October (English)
Open House Concepts October (Spanish)
Open House Concepts October (Russian)
Open House Concepts October (Ukrainian)

Open House Concepts Birdseye October (English)
Open House Concepts Birdseye October (Spanish)
Open House Concepts Birdseye October (Russian)
Open House Concepts Birdseye October (Ukrainian)

Learn how to build and construct a hot compost pile using the SMART method.  

Field training events are offered separately for hands-on demonstration of composting techniques. Click here for the event schedule.

Register HERE.

Where: Waste Connections of WA, 9411 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662

Go through the gate and there will be parking on your left.  Our meeting room is in the building on your right. Enter through the door on the north side of the building. For safety reasons, do not go past the parking lot/building without high visibility personal protective equipment.

Learn more about this event and future workshops at clarkcountycomposts.org

Backyard Composting

There are many systems for composting yard and kitchen waste in your backyard. You can visit one of our composting demonstration sites to see various bins and systems in use. 

The two basic backyard composting methods are fast— batch or hot composting, and slow— add as you go or cold composting. Mother nature doesn’t care which one you use. But you might! With the faster hot composting method, the end product can be higher quality— but the amount of work needed to turn and monitor your pile is more. With cold composting, not as much work is needed, but it can take several months to a year to get usable compost.

SMART is an acronym for the compost factors you should pay attention to for best results:

S: Size

The size of your pile and the pieces you put in it. Your pile should be at least 3 x 3 x 3 feet in volume (for a hot pile). Your woody pieces of material should be chopped up to less than 2″ in diameter.

M: Moisture

Keep the pile moist as a wrung out sponge. You can mist it with a hose as you add new material.

A: Aeration

Turn your compost occasionally. You want oxygen to get into the pile, and to get the materials mixed. Serious composters try to get the pile hot — and turn it once the temperature drops.

R: Ratio

The ratio of “browns” to “greens” should be an average of Carbon/Nitrogen 30:1. An easy way to measure this is to go by volume — and use 1:1. One unit of brown to one of green. An easy way to remember this is “equal parts of green and brown help to break the compost down.”

T: Tools

Find the best compost system for you and recommendations on best tools for the trade.

Get a view of the Columbia River Gorge while getting this lovely trail ready for winter. You will hike a fair amount while clearing, improving, and in some cases installing drainage.

PLEASE NOTE: There is POISON OAK in this area. This is the best season to be working in it, but if you are sensitive to poison oak, this may not be the work party for you.

About the Area: Currently owned and managed by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust, this property was once a homestead that had, you guessed it, a cherry orchard. Largely restored to its natural state, it is an outstanding example of native white oak woodland perched on steep rocky bluffs overlooking the Columbia with views far to the east and downriver towards the Gorge. Washington Trails Association has been instrumental in building a new series of loop trails at the Lyle Cherry Orchard. 

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: For this work party, you will be focused on making this trail winter-ready. The day will involve using digging tools to clean out drainage structures that already exist, enhance some that are too small, and in very few cases create new drains. There will be up to 3 miles of hiking as you go from one work place to the next.

Hiking Information: In total we'll hike about 3 miles round trip. The hike in, a little more than 1 mile, has about 700 feet of elevation gain.

Camping Information: There is no official WTA campout, but if you are coming from far away and want to camp before or after, there are a few places in the area.

• Location: Turkey Hole or Icehouse Campground to name a few

• Type: Tent or vehicle camping

• Facilities: Vault toilet

• Water: N/A

• Pass: Discovery Pass for Turkey Hole. No pass required for Icehouse. Both are first come, first serve.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to answer health screening questions and meet the crew!

• 8:35 AM: Gather for a physically distant safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Enjoy refreshments with the crew at the trailhead before heading on your merry way.

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party:

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• A cloth face covering is optional but recommended hand sanitizer

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Join Vancouver’s Urban Forestry for a fall tree walk through Old City Cemetery.

Take a guided stroll through the historic Old City Cemetery and discover both its living and non-living residents. While the walk will highlight the cemetery’s remarkable trees, we’ll also share stories of notable people and historic areas that make this place unique.

• We will meet in the northwest corner of the cemetery.

• Street parking is available in the neighborhood near 13th and Z Streets, near the northwest cemetery entrance.

• Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

• No restrooms are available on site.

Accessibility: There are no paved pathways through the cemetery, just grass.

RSVP required, sign up today!

• Contact: Urban Forestry at trees@cityofvancouver.us 360-487-8733

Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace!

The City of Vancouver will also be planting on November 15.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Advance registration is required. RSVP today!

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event.

• Oakbrook Park has accessible pathways. The planting area is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a large park with potential for some infrequent loud work and traffic sounds.

• For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows.

• There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site).

 Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

This training is a partnership between WTA and the Cape Horn Conservancy and is the second in a two-part trail skills series designed to introduce newer volunteers to key trail concepts.

This second session is dedicated to drainage--how to best get water off a trail. You will learn about many different techniques and how to choose the best one for different circumstances.

This two-part trail skills series runs October and November. It is designed for newer volunteers in the SW Washington/Portland area who want to deepen their trail knowledge, though we also welcome folks with more experience. Take them individually or sign up for both!

About the Area: The Cape Horn Trail makes a 7 mile loop hike that showcases the Gorge's incredible scenery. Originally pioneered by hiking enthusiasts, the trail was not sanctioned by the Forest Service until 2010. WTA has worked closely with the Cape Horn Conservancy and the Forest Service to upgrade the trail to modern standards and perform annual maintenance.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: This will be a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. You will start indoors to learn some fundamental concepts, then head outdoors to practice your new skills.

Hiking Information: We'll be hiking up to 1.5 miles on hilly terrain.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine

• Morning: We will spend the first part of the day indoors learning about the 5 most common trail maintenance issues

• 11:00 AM: Snack break! We'll provide chocolate; bring water and anything else that will keep you happy throughout the morning.

• After break, we'll head to the trails to take a look at trail conditions and issues in real life. Learn what solutions are available to remedy common trail issues, and discuss why you'd choose one over another

• 1:00 PM: Enjoy refreshments at the trailhead and leave armed with all your new trail knowledge!

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside! What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active, at a slow pace, for 2-2.5 hours after the classroom portion

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• Snacks and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information:

• For more information and to register, click HERE

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Join the Vancouver Bee Project for the Annual Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning Event—a hands-on community gathering all about one of our most important native pollinators!

The event begins at 9:30 AM, and at 10:00 AM we’ll offer a short talk covering mason bees:

• Their fascinating lifecycle

• The flowers and plants they love most

• Simple stewardship strategies to support their survival

After the talk, you’ll have the opportunity to clean your own bee houses with the guidance of experienced volunteers. Bring your bee houses from home, or simply join us to learn the process and connect with others who care about pollinator health.

This event is free, kid friendly, and open to all—no RSVP required. Just show up, bring your curiosity (and your bee house if you have one), and leave with new knowledge and cleaner cocoons ready for spring.

✅ What to Bring

• Your mason bee house (if you have one) - we also sell them if you want to purchase one

• A small container or bag to carry cocoons home

• Mason Bee houses can be quite dirty, bring gloves or disposable gloves (optional)

• Your questions and curiosity!

🌿 What to Expect

• A short, beginner-friendly talk on mason bee biology and care

• Hands-on guidance for safely cleaning cocoons

• A chance to meet others who steward native bees in our community

• Free educational resources to support your pollinator habitat

• Mason Bee houses and tubes for sale

The Vancouver Bee Project is excited to bring back the Native Plant & Seed Library this year! 🌱✨

If you’ve received seeds from us in the past, consider collecting some native seeds to donate and share with others. If you have plants to share, bring them too — they just need to be on the Portland Plant List of regionally native plants.

Come get seeds, plants, and community! 💛🌿🐝

¡Estamos emocionados de traer de vuelta la Biblioteca de Plantas y Semillas Nativas este año! 🌱✨ Si has recibido semillas de nosotros en el pasado, considera recolectar algunas semillas nativas para donar y compartir con otros. Si tienes plantas para compartir, tráelas también — solo deben estar en la Lista de Plantas de Portland de plantas nativas de la región.

Este año estaremos en una nueva ubicación: Unitarian Universalist Church of Vancouver, 4505 E 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98661 en el centro de Vancouver.
📅 Primer fin de semana: 27 y 28 de septiembre, de 12 a 3pm cada día.

¡Ven por semillas, plantas y comunidad! 💛🌿🐝

Join Garden Delights Herb Farm to get ideas for making simple and lovely gifts from your garden and kitchen.

They’ll cover several great herbs, along with ideas and recipes for making them into fun and practical gifts to give or keep. There will also be an opportunity to make and take a sample gift home with you.

We'll bring supplies for 15 people.

Register for event with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library

To learn more about this and other events, visit: www.gardendelightsfarm.com/classes.html#/

It's the time of year where WTA needs to take stock of what tools we have and if we're missing anything we need for next year!

This very small work party at the SW Tool Locker is for those of you who like counting, inventorying, and organizing. Please only register if you are good with details and can handle repetitive tasks.

About the Area: This will be held at the SW Tool Locker, a small garage in the Fort Vancouver complex.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: This is a small and flexible work party that will convene at our SW tool locker to COUNT! Your crew leader will have spreadsheets; you will work together to make sure we have taken stock of everything we do and don't have in the locker. Please only register if you are good with details and can handle repetitive tasks.

Hiking Information: This work party does not involve a hike to the work site.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Meet the crew and get oriented

• Morning to 12:30 PM: Work at your own pace to count and document everything we own

• 12:30 PM: Clean up

• 1:00 PM: Party ends

Planning Information: You will not be doing any trail work, but please still wear close-toed shoes and clothing that can get dirty.

What it Takes to Do This Work Party: No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! We  provide the training and tools you need.

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Volunteers, thank you for another amazing year. This event is part of our Volunteer Appreciation Week. If you’ve ever volunteered with WTA (or would like to), this event is for you!

Join us for dinner and a slideshow to celebrate WTA volunteers and their contributions to trails!

Join us to celebrate WTA volunteers and their contributions to trails!

WTA will be providing the main, beverages, and some sides. You can bring a dish to share, or join us and bring your own food if you're not comfortable sharing.

If you do bring a dish to share, consider bringing a dessert or side, including a tag to go along with your dish listing the ingredients and whether it is vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free!

Schedule

• 6:00 PM: Arrive Welcoming Remarks

• Eat, drink, socialize with fellow volunteers!

• 7:00 PM: Recognize regional accomplishments and celebrate volunteers!

• 8:30 PM: Wrap up festivities and clean up

Special Event: Volunteers, thank you for another amazing year. This event is part of our Volunteer Appreciation Week. If you’ve ever volunteered with WTA, this event is for you!

• Comfortable clothing to spend time with fellow volunteers.

• WTA provides a catered meal, but you're welcome to bring a dish to share, or food for yourself!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed

Register HERE

More Information

• If you have any needs or accommodations we should be aware of please let us know. You can enter these details into the comments section of your registration or email volunteer@wta.org

• Check out of full Schedule of Volunteer Appreciation Events

Support your local arboretum near the shores of the Columbia River, just south of Evergreen Hwy.!

Generally, E. Jane Weber Arboretum volunteers work on an area that is special to them or they just see a need to spruce things up. Monthly, we have our Second Saturday Work Party from 9am to noon. We often work on bigger projects and refreshments are always served.

The Stanger House is an historic home on the property that has a work crew that meets Friday mornings from 9am to noon. This can include carpentry or electrical work or general non-skilled tasks. Refreshments provided.

Our volunteers show up rain or shine. Extreme weather can cancel plans.

Overview

The E. Jane Weber Arboretum is devoted to preserving this treasured natural resource and historic site in honor of Dr. Vinson and E. Jane Weber, who dedicated their homestead and lovely botanical garden to being a learning experience and inspiration – a legacy for others to cherish. To fulfill their dream, an entity was set up to oversee the arboretum and subsequently a non-profit to manage, protect and enhance this revered property along the Columbia River with outreach to the community, offering education and related activities that will be a shared commitment to the vision and purpose of the E. Jane Weber Arboretum.

For more information, email us at weberarboretum@gmail.com

Hours for Public Access:
Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Learn more about the property and features at www.ejaneweberarboretum.org/

WTA Volunteers, thank you for another amazing year.

This event is part of our Volunteer Appreciation Week. If you’ve ever volunteered with WTA, this event is for you! Pick one (Lichen Walk or Intro to Campfire Songs) - both end up together for coffee, cider and donuts at the Hamilton Mt. Trailhead.

What's a lichen, you ask? Part mushroom, part algae, sometimes part other things, lichens are some of the coolest organisms you may never have noticed while you hike! Join us to revel in the magical and wondrous world of lichens and other nature nerdery!

About the Area: Beacon Rock's native name is "Che-Che-op-tin," which translates to "the navel of the world." Native Americans weren't far off in their comparison, since the 848-foot basalt column once formed the core, or belly, of an ancient volcano.

During the ice age, icebergs and flowing waters slowly carved away the softer exterior rock, leaving Beacon Rock sticking straight out of the north banks of the Columbia River. Lewis and Clark camped here on their way to the Pacific, and it was at Beacon Rock that they first noticed the tides affecting water levels in the Columbia River, more than 120 miles from the mouth. It was this team of explorers that gave the rock its modern name, though they were initially undecided on whether it should be "Beacon Rock" or "Beaten Rock."

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: We will take a slow hike through the woods of Beacon Rock to notice the small things. Prepare to have your mind blown. Afterwards, we'll reconvene with the group who's been learning camp songs for coffee, cider, and donuts, and maybe a serenade from them!

Hiking Information: Hike will be no more than 1mi roundtrip

Schedule

• 8:55 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine

• 9:00 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then tour Beacon Rock to learn about lichens!

• 10:30 AM: Meet for snacks with the other crew who's been learning camp songs

• 11:00 AM: The end! Enjoy the rest of your day.

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity about the small things in the woods

• Expect to walk slowly and take lots of breaks to look at things. Layers are a good idea.

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Warm and waterproof layers -- we will be less active than normal so it may take some extra work to stay warm

What to Bring

• Your curiosity about lichens!

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Check out of full Schedule of Volunteer Appreciation Events

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

WTA Volunteers, thank you for another amazing year.

This event is part of our Volunteer Appreciation Week. If you’ve ever volunteered with WTA, this event is for you! Pick one (Lichen Walk or Intro to Campfire Songs) - both end up together for coffee, cider and donuts at the Hamilton Mt. Trailhead.

Ever wanted to learn ukulele or guitar but didn't know where to start? This short class is tailored for you but all are welcome including camp fire music virtuosos!

About the Area: Beacon Rock's native name is "Che-Che-op-tin," which translates to "the navel of the world." Native Americans weren't far off in their comparison, since the 848-foot basalt column once formed the core, or belly, of an ancient volcano.

During the ice age, icebergs and flowing waters slowly carved away the softer exterior rock, leaving Beacon Rock sticking straight out of the north banks of the Columbia River. Lewis and Clark camped here on their way to the Pacific, and it was at Beacon Rock that they first noticed the tides affecting water levels in the Columbia River, more than 120 miles from the mouth. It was this team of explorers that gave the rock its modern name, though they were initially undecided on whether it should be "Beacon Rock" or "Beaten Rock."

What to Expect: Ever wanted to play a ukulele, guitar, mandolin or banjo but didn't know where to start? Come learn the basics of a simple three chord song. No experience is necessary. Bring your own instrument if you have one or share from a selection of loaner stringed instruments that we'll bring.

Project Description: This class will feature basics techniques and vocabulary to introduce the student to strumming patterns, chords and putting it together in a simple, but classic folk song. The lesson is aimed at the first time player with no prior music experience but all are welcome to come along.

Hiking Information: We will gather in the rustic shelter at the Hamilton Mt. Trailhead.

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions

• 9:10 AM: Basic strum

• 9:20 AM: Fretting a note

• 9:30 AM: Making a chord

• 9:45 AM: Chord transitions

• 10:00 AM: Putting it all together

• 10:30 AM: Break for coffee, cider and donuts

• 11:00 AM: The end! Hope this is the start of you musical Journey!

Planning Information: We'll be in a rustic CCC era shelter with a wood stove but dress warmly. Bring a folding camp chair if you have one to add to the seating options already in the shelter (picnic tables).

What it Takes to Do This Work Party:

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for learning

• Expect to be sitting for about an hour with some breaks for coffee and snacks

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Recommended:

• Warm clothes and hat (we'll be indoors but it is a rustic shelter and may be drafty)

What to Bring:

• Camp chair

• A stringed instrument (Ukulele, Baritone ukulele, banjo, mandolin or guitar) if you have one but don't worry if you don't we have some to loan

• Insulated mug for coffee or cider

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Check out of full Schedule of Volunteer Appreciation Events

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Join artist and educator, Bri Graw, for a fun hands on resin jewelry class with materials gathered from our beautiful site! 

This hands-on art class introduces participants to the creative process of making resin jewelry using UV resin, pigments, polymer clay, and pressed natural elements. Students will begin with a short, easy nature walk to gather inspiration and learn about some native plants before moving into the studio. In class, they will explore fundamental resin techniques, experiment with color blending, try out clay sculpting to incorporate into their resin pieces, and practice embedding natural materials.

Bri Graw is the owner of Old Growth Studio www.old-growth-studio.com/

The studio class emphasizes creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of working with both natural and handmade elements.

• Each student will leave with at least three finished pieces of jewelry—such as a pendant, earrings, or keychain—that they have designed and crafted themselves!

• Length: 2 hours

• Cost: $30/person

• Requirements: Open to age 10+ (children under 15 need adult supervision); No prior experience necessary; Participants are encouraged to wear clothing suitable for art activities and short nature walk. 

• All sales are final. 

Register here: https://www.columbiasprings.org/resin-jewelry-class

Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry team to help plant over 60 new trees along Four Seasons Lane.

The newly planted trees will help shade pavement, filter air pollution and manage stormwater runoff along this corridor. Register today.

• Tools, gloves, hot beverages and light snacks will be provided.

• We will begin the morning with a short tree planting demonstration before splitting up into smaller groups to plant trees.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens.

• People of all ages and abilities are welcome.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Contact: Urban Forestry at trees@cityofvancouver.us

Vancouver Bee Project: Mason Bee Cocoon Cleaning

Interested in keeping mason bees? Come learn from the Vancouver Bee Project about proper technique for cleaning mason bees cocoons and preparing them for winter!

Have a question, bring your mason bee house and get expert guidance!

Come learn how these gentle native bees help our gardens thrive — and how you can give them a healthy head start for 2026!

Free event, but reserve your spot HERE.

Join the Watershed Alliance of SW WA with a Volunteer Tree Planting

Where: TSMC Campus at the corner of NW Lake Rd and NW Parker St. Parking at Skyridge Middle School, 5220 NW Parker St, Camas, WA 98607

What to bring: Please wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

Food provided by TSMC. Breakfast pastries and coffee.

 Register Here

 This event is held in partnership with TSMC.

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Actividad: Reforestación para voluntarios

Cuándo: Domingo 9 de Noviembre 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde: Campus de  TSMC en la esquina de NW Lake Rd con NW Parker St. Estacionamiento será en la escuela Skyridge.

Qué llevar: Favor de usar pantalón largo, zapato para trabajo y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

TSMC ofrecerá: café y panecillos para desayunar.

Registrate Aquí

Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con TSMC.

Join the City of Vancouver’s volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of litter cleanup and invasive plant removal.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is partially wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

• Advance registration is required, and space is limited. RSVP today!

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

In recognition of Veterans Day, all national wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee offer free admission November 11, 2025.

Including Ridgefield NWR, Steigerwald NWR, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually NWR, Dungeness NWR and 28 others…

All U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands that normally charge an entrance fee

Join us to improve hiking opportunities in the Yacolt Burn State Forest!

Washington Trails Association is thrilled to be continuing our work here to help improve this close-to-town trail system.

About the Area: Close to several cities in Southwest Washington, the Yacolt Burn State Forest is a hiker, biker, or trail runner's dream. There are many trail options at low and mid-elevations, making it perfect for year-round adventures.

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! Be prepared for a variety of projects. No experience is necessary.

Project Description: The exact work and trails will be determined by what exactly our land managers at DNR decide to prioritize, but we expect to be based out of either Cold Creek campground or Grouse Vista Trailhead. You will likely use digging tools to improve drainage as well as to improve the walking surface of the trail.

Hiking Information: Our daily hike to the project site is expected to be up to three miles roundtrip over hilly terrain at a moderate pace.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Gather for introductions and safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Discuss the days work and enjoy refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

What it Takes to Do This Work Party:

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours each day on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear -Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

The Burdoin Fire occurred in mid-July between Bingen and Lyle, WA, and many in our local communities were severely impacted. The Friends of Columbia Gorge are support restoration of the impacted areas.

As the larger area grapples with the full impact and extent of the fire, we are also turning some of our attention to landscape recovery. This fall and winter, seeding will occur in the Coyote Wall area, where invasive weed pressure is high. We expect a healthy return of native plants, which are adapted to fire and generally respond well. However, many non-native plants in this area are also fire resilient. Our goal is to increase the presence of native species to bolster the existing seed bank and outcompete non-natives. As we hike into the restoration site, we will discuss burn severity and the impacts on oaks, grasses, and wildflowers from an ecological lens.

Each stewardship day will begin at Coyote Wall Trailhead and we will then caravan to the priority area for the day either along the Coyote Wall trail or up Courtney Rd.

• Physical description: At the restoration site, volunteers will choose to carry a bucket with seed to spread or wear seeders (aka"belly grinders") like a backpack across your chest. Seeders weigh about 12 lbs when full. We will be seeding off trail on open sloped terrain.

• Site hazards/awareness: There is some poison oak on site we will identify and avoid.

• Location We'll meet at the main Coyote Wall Trailhead. There is a vault toilet on site.

• Before you register, please: Click HERE to read our Liability Waiver - You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration.

• Accessibility: Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

• Register HERE

This project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

If you pay attention, you can tell time by the forest canopy—twigs and seeds, branches and leaves marking seasons with color, fullness, sway.  – Abby Braithwaite, A Portrait of the Artist as a Crone Tree. 

Canopy Time walks are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests), these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land, observe the comings and goings of migratory birds, watch the bud and bloom of native and invasive plants, swat mosquitoes, and dodge raindrops! 

Part nature journaling, part phenological record-keeping, these explorations are a great way to spend more time out on the land than some of our workshops allow. 

Bring your journal, your sketchbook, your camera and your senses. 

Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm.

Registration is required. Email arts@pnfarm.com

We’ll take cash, check, Venmo or a smile, if cost is a barrier! 

Get a view of the Columbia River Gorge while getting this lovely trail ready for winter. You will hike a fair amount while clearing, improving, and in some cases installing drainage.

PLEASE NOTE: There is POISON OAK in this area. This is the best season to be working in it, but if you are sensitive to poison oak, this may not be the work party for you.

About the Area: Currently owned and managed by the Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust, this property was once a homestead that had, you guessed it, a cherry orchard. Largely restored to its natural state, it is an outstanding example of native white oak woodland perched on steep rocky bluffs overlooking the Columbia with views far to the east and downriver towards the Gorge. Washington Trails Association has been instrumental in building a new series of loop trails at the Lyle Cherry Orchard. 

What to Expect: We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description: You will NOT meet at the official trailhead, but at the top of the trail network, then caravan in through a gate to park. Then you will be focused on making this trail winter-ready. The day will involve using digging tools to clean out drainage structures that already exist, enhance some that are too small, and in very few cases create new drains. There will be up to 3 miles of hiking as you go from one work place to the next.

Hiking Information: In total we'll hike about 3 miles round trip. The hike in, a little more than 1 mile, has about 700 feet of elevation gain.

Camping Information: There is no official WTA campout, but if you are coming from far away and want to camp before or after, there are a few places in the area.

• Location: Turkey Hole or Icehouse Campground to name a few

• Type: Tent or vehicle camping

• Facilities: Vault toilet

• Water: N/A

• Pass: Discovery Pass for Turkey Hole. No pass required for Icehouse. Both are first come, first serve.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to answer health screening questions and meet the crew!

• 8:35 AM: Gather for a physically distant safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Enjoy refreshments with the crew at the trailhead before heading on your merry way.

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information: Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party:

• No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• A cloth face covering is optional but recommended hand sanitizer

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information:

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Let's plant trees together in Central-South Vancouver with Friends of Trees!

Interested in receiving a tree? Click HERE to purchase a tree for your household. Dozens of large (6-10' tall) trees will be ready for planting in their new homes, and your help is what makes this community planting possible!

Interested in volunteering? Please arrive by 8:45am to sign-in and be assigned a planting crew. The planting starts at 9:00am. We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as light breakfast snacks and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. We ask that all volunteers dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting dirty, and be ready to have fun!

How do I register? Fill out this quick registration form to save your place. Groups, families, and individuals welcome! If your group is more than 5 people, please know you will be assigned to different planting crews.

Have a pickup truck? We need your help getting these young trees to their planting sites a few blocks away from the central staging site. Please sign up if you're able to help in this key role. 

Want to plant by bike? Fill out this quick registration

Accessibility: Our events have varying levels of accessibility, learn more about our event accessibility. If you have an access requirement, please contact us three weeks in advance of an event, and we will make every effort to provide it.

Corporate volunteering: We’re piloting a Corporate Volunteer program this season to keep our events accessible to all. We ask corporate groups to donate $50 per volunteer. To register your group, please contact our Corporate & Business Relations Manager, Sam Erman, same@friendsoftrees.org

Learn more about this and other Friends of Trees planting events HERE.

Join the staff at the Watershed Alliance of SW WA for a volunteer non-native English Ivy pull

• Parking: Please park in the main parking lot at Abrams Park.

• What to bring: Please wear long pants and sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

• Please Note: This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards. 

 Register Here

This event is held in partnership with the City of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Garden Club.

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Ridgefield

Cuándo: Sábado 15 de Noviembre 9:00 a 12:00

Dónde: Abrams Park, 400 Abrams Park Rd, Ridgefield, WA 98642

Qué llevar: Favor de usar zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

 Te pedimos que previo al evento, por favor completes la siguiente forma  y aceptes los términos y condiciones de deslinde de responsabilidades. 

 Registrate Aquí

 Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ciudad de Ridgefield y Ridgefield Garden Club. 

Join the Whipple Creek Restoration Committee to maintain the trails at Whipple Creek Regional Park.

Tasks usually include brush cutting and adding gravel to trails. 

*Meet at main North Parking area off NE 179th street and 21st Ave. 

Email whipplecreekproject@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.

Plant trees to enhance native habitat and improve the water quality of Salmon Creek with your community. 

Pre-registration is required, click HERE

• All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

Accessibility: The planting site is a grassy area about a 15-minute walk from parking on a paved and dirt/rock trail.

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear, and layers

Directions: Salmon Creek Greenway. A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 2-3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

• 9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

• 9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

• 11:45 AM - Wrap up and hike back to parking area

• 12:00 PM - End of event

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: Washington Department of Ecology and Clark County. 

Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace!

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Advance registration is required. RSVP today!

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event.

• Oakbrook Park has accessible pathways. The planting area is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a large park with potential for some infrequent loud work and traffic sounds.

• For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows.

• There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site).

 Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Help plant the NEW Curtin Creek Community Park!

The Clark County Public Works volunteer program engages the community in meaningful volunteer experiences that enhance community assets like parks and roadways. Volunteers are essential to enhancing the beauty, safety, accessibility and quality of our parks, public lands, transportation corridors and trails. 

• Registration: All volunteers must agree to abide by the volunteer program policy. Crew leads must be 18 years of age or older. Drop-in volunteers are welcome, but please arrive by 12:30p.m., as we will finish by 2 p.m.

• Check In Location: Event check-in will happen at the end of the gravel road at the park
  What to Wear:  Please wear closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather.

• Food and Water: Bring a reusable water bottle and a snack.

• What to Bring: All tools will be supplied by Clark County Public Works. Volunteers can bring their own gloves, we will have some gloves for volunteers as well.

• Parking: This park is still under construction, parking will be at the end of the gravel road.

• Questions: Contact Clark County Public Works volunteer team at 564.397.1679 or pwvolunteering@clark.wa.gov. 

• This park does not have restroom facilities. 

  Register Here

Have you ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drain? Where does it end up?  How is it cleaned? What should and should not go down your drains? 

Join the City of Vancouver on our long form wastewater treatment plant tour! We will learn about our used water and how you can help keep the system in good shape through the peak holiday season. After the treatment plant tour, we will take a nature walk to the Columbia River to learn about the riparian ecosystem and see where the clean water is released.

• Tour is suitable for adults and youth 8 years and older.  All youth need to be accompanied by an adult. 

• Tour is mostly outside, with a few portions indoors at the treatment plant. Tour will happen rain or shine.

• Accessibility note: Participants will encounter several stairways during the tour of the treatment plant. Participants should expect to walk a total of 2.5 miles on paved pathways during the tour and nature walk.

• Closed-toed shoes are required for this tour.

Space is limited.  Sign up to reserve your spot today!

If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.

Join Garden Delights Herb Farm to get ideas for making simple and lovely gifts from your garden and kitchen.

They’ll cover several great herbs, along with ideas and recipes for making them into fun and practical gifts to give or keep. There will also be an opportunity to make and take a sample gift home with you.

We'll bring supplies for 15 people.

Register for event with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library

To learn more about this and other events, visit: www.gardendelightsfarm.com/classes.html#/

Join the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park Volunteer Program to support the Countryside Park Naturespaces site.

This event offers a wonderful opportunity to support a sustainable environment by reusing fall leaves to enrich the soil and enhance the ecosystem at this Naturespace park site.

Registration is required. Sign up today!

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic.

• For mulching & leaf distribution projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

What is Quick Sketching? It’s a chance to let go of perfection and capture the feeling of a place with quick, expressive sketches.

In this fun and welcoming workshop, local artist and teacher Linda Robertson will lead us in a loose drawing approach that’s all about observation, memory, and emotion—not technical accuracy. 

Linda’s signature 90-second sketch technique is a playful and powerful way to begin drawing quickly, confidently, and without overthinking. This practice is a fantastic way to begin drawing without pressure, no matter your experience level! 

Linda will share stories and pages from her own sketchbooks, created during travels in Ireland, France, Hawaii, and beyond. 

Using the scenic backdrop of Plas Newydd Farm, you’ll see how these quick impressions can become meaningful visual diaries of your own adventures—whether abroad, in your own backyard, or here on the farm. 

This workshop is open to all levels. You don’t need to “know how to draw.” You just need curiosity, a sense of play, and a willingness to look a little closer at the world around you. We will be taking a few short walks on the farm, so come prepared to be out in the November weather! 

• All supplies for this workshop will be provided for you, but feel free to bring your favorite sketchbook and watercolor set. Don’t worry if you haven’t tried anything like this before. We’ll just relax and have some fun! 

• Bring a lunch, we will provide coffee, tea, water, and light snacks. 

• Dress for the weather with clothes and shoes to be outside whatever the weather!

• Fee: $85 - If you are in need of a full or partial scholarship to attend this workshop, please drop us a line at the above address and we will work with you! 

• While we make every effort to be an accessible space, there are some limitations due to the realities of our historical space. Please get in touch at arts@pnfarm.com if you have accessibility needs, and we will do our best to accommodate you! 

• Register HERE. Contact the Farm is you need more information.

Linda Robertson is a nationally recognized artist, art instructor, and author of the Embracing Encaustic book series. She has exhibited her work throughout the United States and has taught art workshops for the last 20 years. Linda has been featured speaker and instructor at numerous art conferences throughout the US, and her work has been published in books and periodicals including American Art Collector, Authentic Visual Voices, and Professional Artist Magazine. 

Linda has been a featured presenter and instructor at the International Encaustic Artists (IEA) retreat in Ireland, and leads her own 8-day art retreats in Ireland annually. You can also work with Linda at the Pacific Northwest Art School on Whidbey Island at her 3-day encaustic workshops each summer. 

Visit LindaRobertsonArts.com to view more art and join her Studio Stories mailing list to receive invitations to her workshops and special events. 

Join the team from Herb Delights Farm and get ready for winter with this class about general herbal wellness.

You’ll get information on:
-herbs useful for keeping you healthy during winter
- where to find the herbs and ingredients locally
- easy herbal remedies for colds, coughs and sore throats

Learn about this, and more, classes at www.gardendelightsfarm.com/classes.html#/

You're invited! Join us for a Hatchery Tour at Columbia Springs.

Have you ever wondered how old the fish are in the round ponds or how the hatchery operates? Learn all about the Vancouver Trout Hatchery on one of our hatchery tours!

• A guided hatchery tour of the Vancouver Trout Hatchery.

• Let us know you’re coming in advance by registering at https://www.columbiasprings.org/events/guided-tours/

• We will meet at 3:00pm.

• Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather!

• The parking lot and paths around the main campus, including the fish ponds have paved surfaces for accessibility. Wheeled mobility devices and strollers welcome.

Can you go 100% compost (ideally home produced!) for amending, mulching, and fertilizing your gardens?

Learn how to apply and time various different types of compost (Bokashi, vermicompost, backyard bin compost, and leaf mulch)

This is an in-person workshop at Waste Connections.

Register HERE

Learn more about this and other workshops at clarkcountycomposts.org

Come learn about a special book launch of Mt. St. Helen’s poetry remembering poet Celeste Colasurdo

Join the Mt. St. Helen’s Institute for a special book launch party honoring author Christine Colasurdo (1961–2021). Christine’s writings, including the beloved book Return to Spirit Lake reflect on her memories of Mount St. Helens and Spirit Lake before the eruption, and how her relationship with this place deepened as both she and the landscape healed after 1980. Now her twin sister, Celeste Colasurdo, is posthumously publishing Christine’s poetry collection, There is Always a Volcano Before You. Come celebrate Christine’s words, her love of the mountain, and the lasting connections we share with this remarkable place.

In-Person admission cost:   $10 (one ticket per attendee) Register Today!

About the Venue: After many years away, Mt. St. Helen’s is excited to return to Loowit Brewing in downtown Vancouver! This time we’ll be gathering in the main pub—a big step up from the back brewing space of years past. With its Mount St. Helens theme and longtime support of MSHI, Loowit is the perfect place to raise a glass and learn together.

Spend the day on the Upper Cape Horn Trail as we partner with the Cape Horn Conservancy to do annual maintenance.

While overlooking the mighty Columbia River Gorge we will be focused on making sure this trail is ready for winter. There are a certain number of slots held for folks who have taken part in either of the Cape Horn Conservancy Trail Skills classes -- email shonnold@wta.org for details.

About the Area: The Cape Horn Trail makes a 7 mile loop hike that showcases the Gorge's incredible scenery. Originally pioneered by hiking enthusiasts, the trail was not sanctioned by the Forest Service until 2010. WTA has worked closely with the Cape Horn Conservancy and the Forest Service to upgrade the trail to modern standards and perform annual maintenance.

Project Description: This work party will focus on improving drainage, using digging tools to improve the tread surface and help water get off the trail. You may also cut vegetation back or help rehabilitate some switchback cuts.

Hiking Information: Expect up to 2 miles roundtrip over rolling terrain.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine. You will be asked some health screening questions.

• 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Return to the trailhead

• For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• Bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

The Burdoin Fire occurred in mid-July between Bingen and Lyle, WA, and many in our local communities were severely impacted. The Friends of Columbia Gorge are support restoration of the impacted areas.

As the larger area grapples with the full impact and extent of the fire, we are also turning some of our attention to landscape recovery. This fall and winter, seeding will occur in the Coyote Wall area, where invasive weed pressure is high. We expect a healthy return of native plants, which are adapted to fire and generally respond well. However, many non-native plants in this area are also fire resilient. Our goal is to increase the presence of native species to bolster the existing seed bank and outcompete non-natives. As we hike into the restoration site, we will discuss burn severity and the impacts on oaks, grasses, and wildflowers from an ecological lens.

Each stewardship day will begin at Coyote Wall Trailhead and we will then caravan to the priority area for the day either along the Coyote Wall trail or up Courtney Rd.

• Physical description: At the restoration site, volunteers will choose to carry a bucket with seed to spread or wear seeders (aka"belly grinders") like a backpack across your chest. Seeders weigh about 12 lbs when full. We will be seeding off trail on open sloped terrain.

• Site hazards/awareness: There is some poison oak on site we will identify and avoid.

• Location We'll meet at the main Coyote Wall Trailhead. There is a vault toilet on site.

• Before you register, please: Click HERE to read our Liability Waiver - You will be asked to check a box acknowledging you read waiver during registration.

• Accessibility: Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

• Register HERE

This project is in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Spend the day on the Upper Cape Horn Trail as we partner with the Cape Horn Conservancy to do annual maintenance.

While overlooking the mighty Columbia River Gorge we will be focused on making sure this trail is ready for winter. There are a certain number of slots held for folks who have taken part in either of the Cape Horn Conservancy Trail Skills classes -- email shonnold@wta.org for details.

About the Area: The Cape Horn Trail makes a 7 mile loop hike that showcases the Gorge's incredible scenery. Originally pioneered by hiking enthusiasts, the trail was not sanctioned by the Forest Service until 2010. WTA has worked closely with the Cape Horn Conservancy and the Forest Service to upgrade the trail to modern standards and perform annual maintenance.

Project Description: This work party will focus on improving drainage, using digging tools to improve the tread surface and help water get off the trail. You may also cut vegetation back or help rehabilitate some switchback cuts.

Hiking Information: Expect up to 2 miles roundtrip over rolling terrain.

Schedule:

• 8:30 AM: Be ready to meet the crew, rain or shine. You will be asked some health screening questions.

• 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site

• Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day

• 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail

• Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work

• 3:30 PM: Return to the trailhead

• For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

• Bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need

• Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain

• Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear - Required:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes

• Work gloves

• Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)

• Long pants

Recommended:

• Sturdy work or hiking boots

• Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring:

• A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

• Lunch and plenty of water

• Rain jacket and pants

• Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather

• A pack to carry your personal gear

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

Register HERE

More Information

• Frequently Asked Questions

• WTA's Trail Work Guide introduces the type of work you may do

• Contact us at volunteer@wta.org or 206.625.1367

Join the staff from the Watershed Alliance of SW WA to tackle ivy that is in the park. Ivy climbs and smothers trees, shades native plants and spreads throughout the park

• What to bring: Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

• This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards.

• Poison Oak is known to be in the area we will be working in. We’ve worked with the City of Vancouver to mitigate the presence of the plant as much as possible but some stems and decomposing leaves may still be present. Poison Oak stems, roots, and leaves can cause a rash even in the fall and winter. We will have tecnu available, a cleanser that is designed to remove the poison oak oil from the skin that causes a rash, in case you get in contact with the plant. We will also point out any plants we see on site.

• Register in advance here!

This event is held in partnership with the City of Vancouver.

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Marine Park

Cuándo:  Sábado 13 de Diciembre 9:00am a 11:30am

Dónde:  Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

Qué llevar: Favor de usar pantalón largo, zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

Nota: Esta actividad requiere un poco más de actividad física que nuestros eventos de reforestación pues implica agacharse y jalar el Ivy (la hiedra).

Existe una especie denominada “roble venenoso” que ha estado presente anteriormente en la zona donde trabajaremos. En el pasado hemos colaborado con la Ciudad de Vancouver en esa área para esa especie en la medida de lo posible, pero aún podrían quedar algunos tallos y hojas en descomposición. Los tallos, raíces y hojas del roble venenoso pueden causar sarpullido incluso en otoño e invierno.

Durante la actividad, tendremos disponible un limpiador llamado “tecnu”, diseñado para eliminar la grasa de la piel en caso de entrar en contacto con la planta, pero a la vez nosotros estaremos vigilando y les indicaremos cualquier planta que encontremos en el sitio.

 Registrate Aquí

 Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ciudad de Vancouver.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center for a hands-on workshop and volunteer experience all about creating pollinator-friendly gardens in shady spaces.

During the indoor workshop, join Kyle Roslund, expert from the Vancouver Bee Project along with Jane Tesner Kleiner of nature+play designs, as they share their knowledge of Pacific Northwest native plants, with a focus on species that thrive in shade. Participants will learn practical tips for transforming grass lawns into vibrant pollinator gardens or habitat patches, supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

After the presentation, we’ll head outdoors to the Water Center garden area to put our learning into practice by planting shade-tolerant native plants and improving habitat for local pollinators.

No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to get your hands in the soil!

Advanced registration is required. Sign up today to reserve your spot.

What to know:

• What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, gloves if you have them, and a reusable water bottle.

• All ages are welcome.

• Accessibility: The first part of the workshop will be inside with accessible elevators and restrooms available. The second half of the workshop will be outside in the Water Resources outdoor habitat and learning gardens. Some access from perimeter paved sidewalk.

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring fish at Columbia Springs.

A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring the all things fish! Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!

Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org.

Learn more about this and other events at Columbia Springs at: https://www.columbiasprings.org/events/nature-days

Photo by Paul Peloquin

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park’s natural area. We will be removing ivy and other non-native plants and spreading mulch.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster.

• There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

• Advance registration is required. Sign up today!

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is closed and you are still interested in attending, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

• Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster.

• There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

• Registration is required. Sign up today!

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

• Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Join the City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center on a Wednesday morning guided nature walk where we will explore the rich ecosystems along the Columbia River and adjacent wetland.

As we wander, we’ll discover native plants, search for wildlife, and learn how these vibrant waterways support life all around us. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, there’s always something new to see and learn on the trail.

• This program is great for families with youth ages 6 and older as well as adults who want to get out and wander!

• Be prepared to walk 2 miles on paved pathways, unpaved wetland trails, and along sandy beaches.

• Program will happen rain or shine.

Registration is required.  Sign up today!

If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.

Come learn about hikes in the Columbia River Gorge with award winning guidebook author, Craig Romano.

Drawing from his new release, Day Hiking Columbia River Gorge second edition, Craig will be sharing tales from the trails from Washington’s Silver Star Scenic Area to Oregon’s Cottonwood Canyon State Park. The new second edition is updated and greatly expanded including more than 35 new destinations for a total of 115 hikes. Many of the new additions are trails less traveled and not covered in other guides. Craig will be covering trails in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Trapper Creek Wilderness, Monte Cristo-Monte Carlo Area, and several state parks, trails and preserves on the eastern flank of the Gorge.

In-Person admission cost:   $10 (one ticket per attendee) Register Today!

Craig Romano is a prolific outdoors writer having authored more than 25 trail guidebooks. He has hiked more than 35,000 miles in Washington State alone and is an avid ultra-runner having recently completed the challenging Hood Hundred 100 mile ultra. Visit him at CraigRomano.com and on Facebook at “Craig Romano Guidebook Author.”

About the Venue: After many years away, we’re excited to return to Loowit Brewing in downtown Vancouver! This time we’ll be gathering in the main pub—a big step up from the back brewing space of years past. With its Mount St. Helens theme and longtime support of MSHI, Loowit is the perfect place to raise a glass and learn together.

Plant trees to enhance native habitat of Campen Creek in Mable Kerr Park as a part of the Reconnection Project with the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership 

The Campen Creek Reconnection Project is a 9-acre urban restoration initiative located within Mable Kerr Park - a popular urban natural area in Washougal, Washington. The project, which is co-led by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership and the City of Washougal, aims to enhance habitats both within the park and downstream in the recently restored Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, by re-establishing the natural connection between Campen Creek and its floodplain. 

For more info: Campen Creek Reconnection Project | Estuary Partnership

Pre-registration is required HERE

• All ages and abilities are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. Please let us know if you need accommodations to participate due to language, disability, or other additional needs.

• Youth age 15 + may volunteer without an adult present.

We'll provide: Planting gloves, shovels, snacks and warm beverages.

What to wear: Long sleeves, pants, sturdy sneakers or boots. Dress for the weather: extra layers are helpful.

What you should bring: Water bottle, sun/raingear, and layers

Directions: Mable Kerr Park, Washougal, Washington.  A reminder email with directions and parking info will be sent 2-3 days before the event.

Questions? Please contact Samantha Dumont at 503-939-7381 or sdumont@estuarypartnership.org

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM - Check in and hike into site

• 9:15 AM - Introductions, project orientation, safety

• 9:30 AM - Planting native trees and shrubs (taking personal breaks when needed)

• 11:45 AM - Wrap up 

• 12:00 PM - End of event

Thank you project funders and partners - this project wouldn't be possible without you: City of Washougal, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Bonneville Environmental Foundation, Washington Recreation and Conservation Office, Washington Department of Ecology, and the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation.

It’s chum salmon season! On Saturday, December 6th, welcome our returning salmon home in this family-friendly event hosted by the Wood & Gordon families.

When: Drop in when it works for you! We’ll feature a couple of speakers at 3:00pm

What: Learn about chum salmon and observe the spawning chum salmon at Wood's Landing! 

How: Park and meet us in the Columbia Springs parking lot at 2:00pm to walk as a group to the spawning site. OR park along Old Evergreen Highway at Riverwood Drive (at least 10 feet away from the train tracks) and walk in on your own!

We recommend that you bring polarized sunglasses and binoculars to maximize your viewing experience. Be sure to dress for the weather as this event is rain or shine.

Accessibility: Please contact Columbia Springs at kristine@columbiasprings.org if you are in need of parking accommodations closer to the event. Note that some materials will be available near the driveway. The path down to the overlook landing is not ADA accessible, as it is a nature trail down the slope towards the river.

If you pay attention, you can tell time by the forest canopy—twigs and seeds, branches and leaves marking seasons with color, fullness, sway.  – Abby Braithwaite, A Portrait of the Artist as a Crone Tree. 

Canopy Time walks are mostly monthly walks/rolls/rides on Plas Newydd Farm. Hosted by Abby Braithwaite and David Morgan (and some surprise guests), these adventures give us the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places on the farm, and provide a deeper opportunity to feel the rhythms of the land, observe the comings and goings of migratory birds, watch the bud and bloom of native and invasive plants, swat mosquitoes, and dodge raindrops! 

Part nature journaling, part phenological record-keeping, these explorations are a great way to spend more time out on the land than some of our workshops allow. 

Bring your journal, your sketchbook, your camera and your senses. 

Suggested Donation of $10 collected on the farm.

Registration is required, RSVP Here

We’ll take cash, check, Venmo or a smile, if cost is a barrier! 

Join the staff from the Watershed Alliance of SW WA to tackle ivy that is in the park. Ivy climbs and smothers trees, shades native plants and spreads throughout the park

• What to bring: Please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather. Please bring your own snacks and water.

• This event is more physically demanding than our other volunteer events, there will be bending, pulling and walking on uneven terrain with possible tripping hazards.

• Poison Oak is known to be in the area we will be working in. We’ve worked with the City of Vancouver to mitigate the presence of the plant as much as possible but some stems and decomposing leaves may still be present. Poison Oak stems, roots, and leaves can cause a rash even in the fall and winter. We will have tecnu available, a cleanser that is designed to remove the poison oak oil from the skin that causes a rash, in case you get in contact with the plant. We will also point out any plants we see on site.

• Register in advance here!

This event is held in partnership with the City of Vancouver.

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Actividad: Eliminación de hiedra (hierba) en Marine Park

Cuándo:  Sábado 13 de Diciembre 9:00am a 11:30am

Dónde:  Marine Park, 4501 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661

Qué llevar: Favor de usar pantalón largo, zapato cerrado y vestir de acuerdo al clima. Traer su propia agua y alimento.

Nota: Esta actividad requiere un poco más de actividad física que nuestros eventos de reforestación pues implica agacharse y jalar el Ivy (la hiedra).

Existe una especie denominada “roble venenoso” que ha estado presente anteriormente en la zona donde trabajaremos. En el pasado hemos colaborado con la Ciudad de Vancouver en esa área para esa especie en la medida de lo posible, pero aún podrían quedar algunos tallos y hojas en descomposición. Los tallos, raíces y hojas del roble venenoso pueden causar sarpullido incluso en otoño e invierno.

Durante la actividad, tendremos disponible un limpiador llamado “tecnu”, diseñado para eliminar la grasa de la piel en caso de entrar en contacto con la planta, pero a la vez nosotros estaremos vigilando y les indicaremos cualquier planta que encontremos en el sitio.

 Registrate Aquí

 Este evento para eliminar hiedra se lleva a cabo en asociación con la Ciudad de Vancouver.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry team and Friends of Trees for the big seasonal planting in the North Central part of Vancouver.

Get a Tree - Learn More

Get a tree of your very own! It’s easy as 1, 2, 3 — tree. Visit the FoT webpage to see your list of choices—no obligation to plant. Want a street tree? FoT will send someone to measure, assess and permit your planting strip and send you a list of approved trees. Want a yard tree? You choose exactly where you want to plant. FoT volunteers and crew leaders will plant for you, although you are welcome to help.

Planting Crew Leader - Learn More

Crew Leaders lead teams of planting volunteers throughout the Greater-Portland region.

Canopy Caller - Learn More

On Wednesday evenings, help tree recipients select their own tree for their upcoming neighborhood planting. Great role for individuals looking to use or improve their phone skills!

Tree Planter - Learn More

You believe in the big impact of one-time efforts. You may want to plant with a group, your family, or by yourself and meet new people!

Truck Driver - Learn More

You have access to a pick-up truck (or trailer) and are willing to help transport trees to their new homes. Your truck is able to carry trees, tools, and supplies on planting day to support a crew of planters at our Saturday morning events.

Bike Planter - Learn More

You like to ride bikes with groups and believe in bikes as a tool to create a healthier future. Bike planters transport & plant trees with their pedal power. Bikers with or without trailers are welcome to join and plant at select few Saturday events.

Since 1989, Friends of Trees has planted over 1,000,000 trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in western Oregon & southwest Washington, all with the power of volunteers.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of removing invasive plants.

• Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided.

• This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form.

• Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes.

• Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is not wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. For mulching projects, volunteers may be shoveling, twisting and turning, and pushing wheelbarrows. For invasive removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster.

• There will be a space in the RSVP form for you to let us know if there are any accessibility needs you have so that we can do our best to find a volunteer role that will work for you.

• Registration is required. Sign up today!

(Registration will close two days prior to the event at 2 p.m. If registration is already closed and you still want to register, please email cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us to let us know you will be a walk-up and you can sign in on-site.)

• Contact: Volunteer Programs at cityvolunteer@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8344

Support your local arboretum near the shores of the Columbia River, just south of Evergreen Hwy.!

Generally, E. Jane Weber Arboretum volunteers work on an area that is special to them or they just see a need to spruce things up. Monthly, we have our Second Saturday Work Party from 9am to noon. We often work on bigger projects and refreshments are always served.

The Stanger House is an historic home on the property that has a work crew that meets Friday mornings from 9am to noon. This can include carpentry or electrical work or general non-skilled tasks. Refreshments provided.

Our volunteers show up rain or shine. Extreme weather can cancel plans.

Overview

The E. Jane Weber Arboretum is devoted to preserving this treasured natural resource and historic site in honor of Dr. Vinson and E. Jane Weber, who dedicated their homestead and lovely botanical garden to being a learning experience and inspiration – a legacy for others to cherish. To fulfill their dream, an entity was set up to oversee the arboretum and subsequently a non-profit to manage, protect and enhance this revered property along the Columbia River with outreach to the community, offering education and related activities that will be a shared commitment to the vision and purpose of the E. Jane Weber Arboretum.

For more information, email us at weberarboretum@gmail.com

Hours for Public Access:
Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

Learn more about the property and features at www.ejaneweberarboretum.org/

You're invited! Join us for our Evergreen Tree Communities Nature Day at Columbia Springs.

A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring community builders at Columbia Springs.

• This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults.

• All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!

• Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!

• Accessibility: Main parking lot and campus paths are paved. Nature trails are natural material surfacing, such as dirt, crushed gravel and boardwalks. Roots and rocks may be located on the nature trails.

Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org.

Join the Plas Newydd family for the 3rd Annual PN Farm Arts Initiative Open House! 

We will have warm drinks, snacks, and an array of hands-on arts and crafts activities, including wreath-making, writing, and more.

Come for an hour, or come for the whole day! 

This is a FREE event.

Learn about what we’ve been up to this year, and get a sneak preview of what’s coming your way in 2026. 

We are still working in the final schedule of mini-workshops and offerings, and we will post a schedule as the event gets closer. 

Please RSVP to ensure we have enough cookies!

Accessibility: There is limited accessibility of this historic farm and farm house. Please contact Abby and David with questions or needs. arts@pnfarm.com

You're invited! Join Columbia Springs staff for a Nature Day exploring evergreen tree.

A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring evergreen tree communities! Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required!

This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun!

 Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org.

Learn more about this and other events at Columbia Springs at: https://www.columbiasprings.org/events/nature-days

Photo by Paul Peloquin

In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the sun’s return.

From that moment, the light grows stronger—each day stretching a little longer until the summer solstice in June. On this eve of the solstice, take an afternoon walk along the banks of the Columbia River to honor this quiet turning point and the slow return of the light.

• Walk will happen rain or shine.

• Be prepared to walk 2 miles on paved pathways, unpaved wetland trails, and along sandy beaches. 

• This nature walk is suitable for adults and families with youth ages 6 and older.

• Space is limited.  Sign up to reserve your spot today!

If the event becomes full, please contact the Water Center at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111 to add your name to the waitlist.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry team and Friends of Trees for the big seasonal planting in the North Central part of Vancouver.

Get a Tree - Learn More

Get a tree of your very own! It’s easy as 1, 2, 3 — tree. Visit the FoT webpage to see your list of choices—no obligation to plant. Want a street tree? FoT will send someone to measure, assess and permit your planting strip and send you a list of approved trees. Want a yard tree? You choose exactly where you want to plant. FoT volunteers and crew leaders will plant for you, although you are welcome to help.

Planting Crew Leader - Learn More

Crew Leaders lead teams of planting volunteers throughout the Greater-Portland region.

Canopy Caller - Learn More

On Wednesday evenings, help tree recipients select their own tree for their upcoming neighborhood planting. Great role for individuals looking to use or improve their phone skills!

Tree Planter - Learn More

You believe in the big impact of one-time efforts. You may want to plant with a group, your family, or by yourself and meet new people!

Truck Driver - Learn More

You have access to a pick-up truck (or trailer) and are willing to help transport trees to their new homes. Your truck is able to carry trees, tools, and supplies on planting day to support a crew of planters at our Saturday morning events.

Bike Planter - Learn More

You like to ride bikes with groups and believe in bikes as a tool to create a healthier future. Bike planters transport & plant trees with their pedal power. Bikers with or without trailers are welcome to join and plant at select few Saturday events.

Since 1989, Friends of Trees has planted over 1,000,000 trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in western Oregon & southwest Washington, all with the power of volunteers.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Urban Forestry team and Friends of Trees for the big seasonal planting in the North Central part of Vancouver.

Get a Tree - Learn More

Get a tree of your very own! It’s easy as 1, 2, 3 — tree. Visit the FoT webpage to see your list of choices—no obligation to plant. Want a street tree? FoT will send someone to measure, assess and permit your planting strip and send you a list of approved trees. Want a yard tree? You choose exactly where you want to plant. FoT volunteers and crew leaders will plant for you, although you are welcome to help.

Planting Crew Leader - Learn More

Crew Leaders lead teams of planting volunteers throughout the Greater-Portland region.

Canopy Caller - Learn More

On Wednesday evenings, help tree recipients select their own tree for their upcoming neighborhood planting. Great role for individuals looking to use or improve their phone skills!

Tree Planter - Learn More

You believe in the big impact of one-time efforts. You may want to plant with a group, your family, or by yourself and meet new people!

Truck Driver - Learn More

You have access to a pick-up truck (or trailer) and are willing to help transport trees to their new homes. Your truck is able to carry trees, tools, and supplies on planting day to support a crew of planters at our Saturday morning events.

Bike Planter - Learn More

You like to ride bikes with groups and believe in bikes as a tool to create a healthier future. Bike planters transport & plant trees with their pedal power. Bikers with or without trailers are welcome to join and plant at select few Saturday events.

Since 1989, Friends of Trees has planted over 1,000,000 trees and native shrubs in neighborhoods and natural areas in western Oregon & southwest Washington, all with the power of volunteers.