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Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

4600 SE Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Join the Water Center for our annual community BioBlitz! Help us document the plants, insects, lichen, birds, and other wildlife that are present in our wetlands and forest edges.

The BioBlitz helps us monitor species year after year to understand who is here, seasonal movement patterns, and flowering phenology. With the help of community scientists and nature enthusiasts like you, we will document as many species as we can.

During the BioBlitz, volunteer participants can sign up for a walk (descriptions below) that will be led by a local expert who will share identification tips with the group.  We will use the free iNaturalist app to help us document all the species we find. No experience with the app is necessary to participate.

Drop in visitors are welcome to come explore and learn from our partners, too! Vancouver Bee Project, Columbia Springs, and Vancouver Audubon will be on hand with education tables for drop in visitors and walk participants, so come early and stay late to enjoy interacting with our partners.

The Bioblitz is a family-friendly event. Guided walks are appropriate for ages 6 and older, but all are welcome to attend.  Walks will be approximately 75 minutes long.  Walks may be on paved pathways, sandy beaches, or grassy areas.  Detailed logistics for your specific walk will be emailed upon registration.

Registration is required for the walks.  Sign up today to reserve your spot on a walk!  Drop in visitors are welcome any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Walk Themes: 

Birds:  Join expert birders from Vancouver Audubon to identify birds by sight and sound.  Walk begins at 10:30 a.m.  Sign up to reserve your spot in advance.

Plants, Moss, Lichen and Mushrooms:  Join Water Center staff to explore the riparian edges in search of our stationary plant, lichen and fungus friends.  Walk begins at 11 a.m. Sign up to reserve your spot in advance.

Bee Walk: Join the Vancouver Bee Project to look for all things bees in our gardens and along the trails.  Walk begins at 11:30 a.m. Sign up to reserve your spot in advance.

Accessibility:  Substrate and terrain are variable for each walk.  In general, the bee walk will be in grassy fields and gravel pathways, along the edges of plants. The plant walk will be on mostly paved surfaces and will be 1.5 miles.  The bird walk will be on paved pathways, non-paved wetland trails, and sandy beaches.

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.

Meeting Details

Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Advance registration is required. Sign up 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 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.

(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.)

Meeting Details

Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

9313 SE 12th St,
Vancouver, WA 98664

Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up here to guarantee your spot. Choose “Register Myself” or “Register My Group” at the bottom of the page.

Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Volunteers 18+ can except to sign a City of Vancouver volunteer liability waiver when they arrive at the event.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon for a spring cleanup of Ellsworth Springs West Natural Wildlife Area. We’re gathering to remove invasive ivy from trees, helping to restore the ecosystem and create a healthier space for native plants and wildlife to thrive.

Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet and taking action to preserve its natural beauty. By removing invasive plants, we give native species a chance to grow, strengthen biodiversity, and improve the overall health of the environment.

No experience is necessary — tools and training will be provided, along with snacks to keep you energized. All ages are welcome to participate with a signed minor consent form. Children ages 13 and under must have a guardian present.

Come join us and make a difference this Earth Day. Together, we can create a lasting impact on our community and the planet. Sign up today to be part of this important effort!

Meeting Location: We will meet at the entrance on SE 12th St. The closest house address you can put in your GPS is 1110 SE 95th Ave Vancouver WA 98664.

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What’s Provided: All tools needed, as well as snacks.

Restrooms: No public restrooms are available

Parking: Street parking

Transit: Not available nearby

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns and the project will involve walking on uneven and unimproved trails with slight elevation. Volunteers will be bending, twisting, stooping, and using hand tools to pull ivy.

Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up

Meeting Details

Sunday, April 26, 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm

1016 N Garrison Rd,
Vancouver, WA 98664

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

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. 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 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.

(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.)

Meeting Details

Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

1200 SE 98th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98664

Advance registration is requested. Sign up today!

Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of invasive plant removal. We will be removing ivy with a focus on the trees.

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 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.

(Registration will close three 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.)

Meeting Details

Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00am - 11:30am

605 Esther St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Spruce the Couve Volunteer RSVP link 

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, the Hilton, Kindred Vancouver, and the Parks Foundation of Clark County for our annual Spruce the Couve event. Volunteers will be planting flowers in Esther Short Park and working in teams to clean up downtown. Training, gloves, tools, water and snacks will be provided. This opportunity is family-friendly and great for teens – people of all ages are welcome. We also accept group registration so bring your friends, families and coworkers for a morning of volunteer service. Youth under 18 must bring a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Please make sure to check the box next to the project you would like to register for- Downtown Cleanup, Uptown Cleanup or Flower Planting.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible and is in a high-traffic area for both pedestrians and cars and can get noisy. For planting projects, you may need to bend, stoop or kneel on the ground and use a small hand tool. For downtown cleanup projects, you may be using a litter grabber and other tools and lifting up to 10 pounds. 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.

Thank you to our partners, Vancouver’s Downtown Association, the Hilton, Kindred Vancouver, and the Parks Foundation! And thank you to our ongoing sponsors, Waste Connections of Washington, Inc. and Simply Sweets!

Meeting Details

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm

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Vancouver, WA 98661

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

Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of beautifying St Helens Park. We will be removing ivy 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 planning this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet park 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 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.)

Meeting Details

Friday, May 15, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

NE Campus Dr,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Advance registration is required. RSVP today! *This is an outside work party* where volunteers will distribute mulch, pick up litter and pull invasive plants at Campus community garden!

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for our mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays this spring. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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 this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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 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.)

Meeting Details

Sunday, May 17, 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm

1016 N Garrison Rd,
Vancouver, WA 98664

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

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. 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 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.

(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.)

Meeting Details

Friday, May 22, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

3217 NE 62nd Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Advance registration is required. RSVP today! *This is an outside work party* at the Downs neighborhood park where volunteers will distribute mulch, pick up litter and pull invasive plants.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for a work party or educational event in our spring mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays this spring. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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 this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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 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.)

Meeting Details

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Advance registration is required. Sign up 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 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.

(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.)

Meeting Details

Friday, May 29, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

15304 NE 7th St,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today!

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for a work party or educational event in our spring mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays this spring. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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 this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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 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.)

Meeting Details

Friday, June 5, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

3217 NE 62nd Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Advance registration is required. RSVP today! *This is an outside work party* at the Downs neighborhood park where volunteers will distribute mulch, pick up litter and pull invasive plants.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs and Naturespaces for a work party or educational event in our spring mid-day volunteer event series: Flora and Fauna Fridays! We’re excited to host our weekly work parties that allow you to roll up your sleeves and contribute to our community projects. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to contribute to a sustainable environment while learning about the local ecosystem. Each session will feature hands-on service to help build and support natural systems, along with snacks and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. You’ll also receive valuable insights into the importance of the project you’re working on. We invite you to join us for one or all the Flora and Fauna Fridays this spring. Together, we can make a positive impact on our environment!

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 this event. This location is wheelchair accessible, and work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds and nearby traffic. 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 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.)

Meeting Details

Saturday, June 20, 2026
7:00am - 4:00pm

1069 E McLoughlin Blvd,
Vancouver, WA 98663

Help spread the buzz about the power of pollinators!

Be a part of something special by volunteering at the 3rd annual Pollinator Festival RSVP link here! Join the Vancouver Bee Project and other dedicated partners to raise awareness about the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystem. This event is all about educating the public on the importance of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that help our plants, food, and environment thrive.

As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with festival-goers, share valuable information, and contribute to an event that celebrates nature’s unsung heroes. Whether you prefer working with people, organizing activities, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a volunteer role that’s perfect for you.

Help us make this important event a success and spread the buzz about pollinators.  To learn more about the Pollinator Festival visit here.

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