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Monday
Nov 18, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, November 18, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Monday
Nov 18, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, November 18, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Nov 19, 2024
6:00pm

Online Land Use Hearings

Online Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:00pm

Online Meeting

Add to Calendar Nov. 19, 2024 6:00pm Nov. 19, 2024 America/Los_Angeles Online Land Use Hearings Online Meeting

Meeting Details

Wednesday
Nov 20, 2024
8:00am - 10:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
8:00am - 10:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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    Contact: Megan Mairs at megan.mairs@cityofvancouver.us

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Wednesday
Nov 20, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Wednesday
Nov 20, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm

City Hall, Aspen Room

Add to Calendar Nov. 20, 2024 6:00pm Nov. 20, 2024 8:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Urban Forestry Commission Meeting City Hall, Aspen Room

    Contact: Charles Ray at charles.ray@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8600

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Thursday
Nov 21, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Thursday, November 21, 2024
12:30pm - 2:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Nov. 21, 2024 12:30pm Nov. 21, 2024 2:00 pm America/Los_Angeles City Center Redevelopment Authority Meeting In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the CCRA meeting will be open to in-person attendance. Options for viewing and/or participating in the meeting remotely will also be accomodated. Community Communications will be accepted in writing under the Public Comment item on the agenda. Please send all public comments and requests for virtual viewing to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouiver.us. Please visit Events • Agendas & Minutes • CivicClerk for additional meeting details and materials. Thank you. City Hall, Council Chambers

    Contact: Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouver.us

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), the CCRA meeting will be open to in-person attendance. Options for viewing and/or participating in the meeting remotely will also be accomodated. Community Communications will be accepted in writing under the Public Comment item on the agenda. Please send all public comments and requests for virtual viewing to Kimberly Kerlee at kimberly.kerlee@cityofvancouiver.us. Please visit Events • Agendas & Minutes • CivicClerk for additional meeting details and materials. Thank you.

Meeting Details

Monday
Nov 25, 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm

City Council Community Forum

Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center

Monday, November 25, 2024
6:30pm - 8:00pm

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Add to Calendar Nov. 25, 2024 6:30pm Nov. 25, 2024 8:00 pm America/Los_Angeles City Council Community Forum Community members are invited to share their comments, ideas, questions and concerns directly with members of the City Council, through small group discussions. All community members are welcome to attend. No RSVP or registration is required. If you need interpretation services or accommodations with a disability, please contact the City Manager’s office at 360-487-8600 or cityinfo@cityofvancouver.us. View all Council agendas and minutes. Evergreen Public Schools Administrative Service Center

Community members are invited to share their comments, ideas, questions and concerns directly with members of the City Council, through small group discussions.

All community members are welcome to attend. No RSVP or registration is required. If you need interpretation services or accommodations with a disability, please contact the City Manager’s office at 360-487-8600 or cityinfo@cityofvancouver.us.

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Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 2, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 2, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Monday
Dec 2, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 2, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Dec 3, 2024
4:00pm - 7:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
4:00pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 9, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 9, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Monday
Dec 9, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 9, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Tuesday
Dec 10, 2024
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
4:30pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Meeting Details

Wednesday
Dec 11, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 11, 2024 8:00am Dec. 11, 2024 9:00 am America/Los_Angeles Parking Advisory Committee Meeting View meeting agenda and minutes City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

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Meeting Details

Thursday
Dec 12, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm

Public Facilities District Board Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall

Thursday, December 12, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 12, 2024 11:00am Dec. 12, 2024 12:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Public Facilities District Board Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall

Meeting Details

Monday
Dec 16, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

City Council Workshop

City Hall

Monday, December 16, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Monday
Dec 16, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

City Council Meeting

City Hall

Monday, December 16, 2024
6:30pm - 8:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Wednesday
Dec 18, 2024
8:00am - 10:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
8:00am - 10:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Wednesday
Dec 18, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Thursday
Dec 19, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm

Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall

Thursday, December 19, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Add to Calendar Dec. 19, 2024 11:00am Dec. 19, 2024 12:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Downtown Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting Council Chambers, City Hall

Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 7, 2025
4:00pm - 7:30pm

Transportation and Mobility Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
4:00pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Wednesday
Jan 8, 2025
8:00am - 9:00am

Parking Advisory Committee Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Conference Room

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
8:00am - 9:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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    Contact: Tina Picchioni at tina.picchioni@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-8657

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Meeting Details

Tuesday
Jan 14, 2025
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Planning Commission Meeting

City Hall, Council Chambers

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
4:30pm - 7:30pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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    Contact: Planning Commission at PlanningCommission@cityofvancouver.us

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Wednesday
Jan 15, 2025
8:00am - 10:00am

Civil Service Commission Meeting

City Hall, Birch Conference Room

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
8:00am - 10:00am

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Wednesday
Jan 15, 2025
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting

City Hall, Aspen Room

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
4:30pm - 6:00pm

415 W 6th St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Events

SE 34th Street Tree Planting

Thursday, November 14, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 am Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles SE 34th Street Tree Planting RSVP required, sign up today. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as light refreshments. This is a multi-day project to plant over 90 new trees along SE 34th St. This stretch of road in SE Vancouver had 90 ash trees that needed constant pruning to avoid the overhead powerlines. Not only was the maintenance costly and time-consuming, but this long row of stressed-out ash trees became a prime target for emerald ash borer, which…

Board Room
17128 SE 34th St
Vancouver , WA 98683

RSVP required, sign up today. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as light refreshments. This is a multi-day project to plant over 90 new trees along SE 34th St. This stretch of road in…


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Flora & Fauna Friday at Countryside

Friday, November 15, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Countryside Park
15304 NE 7th St
Vancouver , WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and…


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Marine Park Beach Cleanup

Saturday, November 16, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:30 am Saturday, November 16, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Marine Park Beach Cleanup Join staff from Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center to help remove litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 to 2 miles on uneven sandy beach areas while carrying little buckets. Registration is required. Sign up today! All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present. If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the contact email below to add your…

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join staff from Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center to help remove litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 1.5 to 2 miles on uneven sandy beach areas while carrying little buckets. Registration is required. Sign up today! All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a…


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SE 34th Street Tree Planting

Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles SE 34th Street Tree Planting RSVP required, sign up today. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as light refreshments. Join us for a multi-day planting on SE 34th St. This stretch of road in SE Vancouver previously had 90 ash trees that needed constant pruning to avoid the overhead powerlines. Not only was the maintenance costly and time-consuming, but this long row of stressed-out ash trees became a prime target for emerald ash borer, which has been located in…

Board Room
17128 SE 34th St
Vancouver , WA 98683

RSVP required, sign up today. Join the fun and make a big impact in two short hours. Dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Gloves, tools and guidance will be provided, as well as light refreshments. Join us for a multi-day planting on SE 34th St. This stretch of road in SE Vancouver previously had 90…


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Future Bridge Shelter Info Session

Saturday, November 16, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:30 am Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:30 am America/Los_Angeles Future Bridge Shelter Info Session A bridge shelter is a low-barrier site where those experiencing homelessness can have a place to stay as they “bridge” the space between living outside and the next step on their journey to permanent housing. After researching several potential properties, the City has identified one that could work well for a bridge shelter. This property, 5313 N.E. 94th Ave. in the Van Mall neighborhood, could be a good fit because it’s: more than 2.5 acres in Vancouver City limits near a transit line near other services appropriately zoned for this use equipped with utility connections During this meeting, City staff will…

Walnut Grove Elementary School
6103 NE 72nd Ave
Vancouver , WA 98661

A bridge shelter is a low-barrier site where those experiencing homelessness can have a place to stay as they “bridge” the space between living outside and the next step on their journey to permanent housing. After researching several potential properties, the City has identified one that could work well for a bridge shelter. This property, 5313 N.E. 94th Ave. in the…


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Future Bridge Shelter Info Session

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:00 pm Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Future Bridge Shelter Info Session A bridge shelter is a low-barrier site where those experiencing homelessness can have a place to stay as they “bridge” the space between living outside and the next step on their journey to permanent housing. After researching several potential properties, the City has identified one that could work well for a bridge shelter. This property, 5313 N.E. 94th Ave. in the Van Mall neighborhood, could be a good fit because it’s: more than 2.5 acres in Vancouver City limits near a transit line near other services appropriately zoned for this use equipped with utility connections City staff will share more information…

Online Meeting
6103 NE 72nd Ave
Vancouver , WA 98661

A bridge shelter is a low-barrier site where those experiencing homelessness can have a place to stay as they “bridge” the space between living outside and the next step on their journey to permanent housing. After researching several potential properties, the City has identified one that could work well for a bridge shelter. This property, 5313 N.E. 94th Ave. in the…


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Flora & Fauna Friday at Campus

Friday, November 22, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Board Room
NE Campus Dr
Vancouver , WA 98661

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and…


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Ivy Removal at Behrens Woods

Saturday, November 23, 2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am

Behrens Woods
3005 SE Bella Vista Pl
Vancouver , WA 98683

Registration is required. Sign up today! 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. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen

Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at LeRoy Haagen Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. 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. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning…

LeRoy Haagen Memorial Community Park
13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
Vancouver , WA 98684

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today. 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…


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Hidden Journey of Wastewater

Saturday, November 23, 2024
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Hidden Journey of Wastewater 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 us on a wastewater treatment plant tour to learn about the City’s wastewater 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. This tour is suitable for adults and youth 8…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

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 us on a wastewater treatment plant tour to learn about the City’s wastewater and how you can help keep the system in good shape through the peak…


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Columbia River Walk: Life along the water’s edge

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:00 am Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Columbia River Walk: Life along the water’s edge Autumn weather has set in, and the edges along the riparian areas are becoming sparse. Leaves are falling, plants are shutting down in preparation for winter, and waterfowl and raptors are inhabiting and flying over the waterways. Join us on a nature walk along the river’s edge in search of winter birds and the tracks left behind by wildlife who call this wetland forest home. This walk is suitable for ages 6 and older. Advanced registration required. Sign up today! Plan to walk 2 miles on uneven trails, sandy and muddy pathways and beaches, and some paved surfaces. Additional details…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Autumn weather has set in, and the edges along the riparian areas are becoming sparse. Leaves are falling, plants are shutting down in preparation for winter, and waterfowl and raptors are inhabiting and flying over the waterways. Join us on a nature walk along the river’s edge in search of winter birds and the tracks left behind by wildlife who…


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Litter Stewards Training

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Add to Calendar Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:30 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024 5:30 pm America/Los_Angeles Litter Stewards Training Become a Litter Steward Volunteer! Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. This training is your first step in becoming an ongoing Litter Steward Volunteer. Sign up today! Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.

Vancouver Community Library
901 C St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Become a Litter Steward Volunteer! Picking up litter in public spaces helps keep the Vancouver community safe and clean for all to enjoy. This training is your first step in becoming an ongoing Litter Steward Volunteer. Sign up today! Learn more about the City’s Litter Stewards Program and connect with us for additional questions, litterstewards@cityofvancouver.us.


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Community Tree Lighting

Friday, November 29, 2024
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Add to Calendar Friday, November 29, 2024 4:00 pm Friday, November 29, 2024 4:00 pm America/Los_Angeles Community Tree Lighting Join the Vancouver Rotary Club for a festive Community Tree Lighting Ceremony with live music, carriage rides, holiday treats and more. Santa will arrive on a flotilla of Columbia River Christmas ships and disembark at Terminal 1. Then a parade of decorated vehicles will transport him to Esther Short Park, where everyone can celebrate with music, entertainment, family photos and refreshments. The excitement peaks when the tree lights up at 6 p.m. to officially ring in the holiday season. The warm glow of holiday lights will continue to fill Esther Short Park until New Year’s Day thanks to generous community sponsors.…

Esther Short Park
605 Esther St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Join the Vancouver Rotary Club for a festive Community Tree Lighting Ceremony with live music, carriage rides, holiday treats and more. Santa will arrive on a flotilla of Columbia River Christmas ships and disembark at Terminal 1. Then a parade of decorated vehicles will transport him to Esther Short Park, where everyone can celebrate with music, entertainment, family photos and refreshments.…


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Urban Heat Island Mitigation through Tree Planting

Saturday, November 30, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, November 30, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Urban Heat Island Mitigation through Tree Planting Registration required. Sign up today! Join youth leaders from the City’s Youth Climate Leadership Program for a day of learning and planting trees at Brickyard Park. Trees help cool urban environments, reduce air pollution and increase green space for everyone to enjoy. The event will take place in a part of Vancouver that has less than 14% canopy cover, come help us increase that by planting trees! In partnership with the Urban Forestry team, youth leaders will introduce participants to the issue of urban heat islands and how the city is working to increase tree canopy in high priority areas…

Board Room
3120 Lincoln Ave
Vancouver , WA 98660

Registration required. Sign up today! Join youth leaders from the City’s Youth Climate Leadership Program for a day of learning and planting trees at Brickyard Park. Trees help cool urban environments, reduce air pollution and increase green space for everyone to enjoy. The event will take place in a part of Vancouver that has less than 14% canopy cover, come…


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Flora & Fauna Friday

Friday, December 6, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and…


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Ivy Removal at Marine Park

Saturday, December 7, 2024
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:30 am Saturday, December 7, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Ivy Removal at Marine Park Join Water Center staff in helping to clear and remove invasive English Ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, loading tarps of ivy into dumpster, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided. Registration is required. Sign up today! All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present. If this event becomes full since space is limited and you see that registrations are no longer being accepted, please use the…

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Join Water Center staff in helping to clear and remove invasive English Ivy from Marine Park. Activities can include cutting ivy off tree trunks, bending over to pull ivy free from the soil, loading tarps of ivy into dumpster, and shoveling and spreading bark mulch. All tools will be provided. Registration is required. Sign up today! All ages welcome. Youth…


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Adopt-A-Park Event at St. Helens Park

Saturday, December 7, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Adopt-A-Park Event at St. Helens Park Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying St Helens Park. We will be picking up leaves and other debris and spreading mulch around trees and landscape beds. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens. Volunteers should dress for the weather and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while…

Board Room
Vancouver , WA 98661

Advance registration is required and space is limited. RSVP today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying St Helens Park. We will be picking up leaves and other debris and spreading mulch around trees and landscape beds. Training, gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. This opportunity…


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Flora & Fauna Friday at Marshall

Friday, December 13, 2024
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Marshall Park
1069 E McLoughlin Blvd
Vancouver , WA 98663

Registration is required. Sign up today! Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and…


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Beach Cleanup at Marine Park

Saturday, December 14, 2024
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 14, 2024 9:30 am Saturday, December 14, 2024 9:30 am America/Los_Angeles Beach Cleanup at Marine Park Rivers are filling up during the rainy season and reclaiming summer beach areas. Join staff from Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center to help remove litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 2.5 miles on uneven sandy beach areas. Volunteers will collect litter with litter pickers and carry it in buckets while walking the beach and surrounding area. Registration is required. Sign up today! All ages welcome. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.…

Marine Park
4501 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Rivers are filling up during the rainy season and reclaiming summer beach areas. Join staff from Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center to help remove litter from the beaches and prevent it from entering and polluting the Columbia River. All tools will be provided. Expect to walk 2.5 miles on uneven sandy beach areas. Volunteers will collect litter with litter pickers…


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Winter Solstice Walk

Saturday, December 21, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Add to Calendar Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:00 am Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:00 am America/Los_Angeles Winter Solstice Walk Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the winter solstice grows longer and gains light. By the June solstice, we reach our longest day, and the decline of light once again begins. Join us for a morning walk along the banks of the Columbia River. Celebrate the winter solstice as it ushers in the return of the light and longer days on the horizon. This walk is suitable for ages 6 and older. Advanced registration required. Sign up today! Plan to walk 2 miles on uneven trails, sandy and muddy pathways…

Water Resources Education Center
4600 SE Columbia Way
Vancouver , WA 98661

Winter solstice in the northern hemisphere marks the shortest day of the year. Each day after the winter solstice grows longer and gains light. By the June solstice, we reach our longest day, and the decline of light once again begins. Join us for a morning walk along the banks of the Columbia River. Celebrate the winter solstice as it…


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VPD Community Engagement Session

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Add to Calendar Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 pm Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 pm America/Los_Angeles VPD Community Engagement Session Community members will have the opportunity to connect with Neighborhood Police Officers and VPD Volunteer Program Coordinator to learn about: The Role of the NPO Break down the process of crime reporting and dispatch. Answer Community Questions Learn how to get involved and work together with VPD to increase the ability to provide the best service to the City

Community members will have the opportunity to connect with Neighborhood Police Officers and VPD Volunteer Program Coordinator to learn about: The Role of the NPO Break down the process of crime reporting and dispatch. Answer Community Questions Learn how to get involved and work together with VPD to increase the ability to provide the best service to the City


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