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Saturday, November 1, 2025
9:00am - 11:30am

3103 NE 99th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98662

We have cancelled this event.  Please sign up for the 2nd and final planting and mulching event on November 15.

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. 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 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. 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

Thursday, November 6, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm

8000 E Mill Plain Blvd,
Vancouver, WA 98664

Advance registration is required. RSVP today!

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs staff and volunteers from our Adopt-A-Park program for a morning of litter cleanup along the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail. Volunteers will meet at the Parkrose Hardware parking lot at 8000 E. Mill Plain Blvd. to sign in with the volunteer leader, receive tools and split up into groups to walk the trail.

Training, gloves, tools, and water 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 on a quiet trail 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. For litter cleanups, volunteers may need to carry up to 10 pounds and use a handheld litter grabber. 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, November 8, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm

2232 NE 4 Seasons Ln,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Join the City’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.

Meeting Details

Sunday, November 9, 2025
10:00am - 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, November 15, 2025
9:00am - 11:30am

3103 NE 99th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98662

Advance registration is required. RSVP today!

Join the City of Vancouver’s Naturespaces program for planting Oakbrook’s new Naturespace! We will be planting on Oct. 25, Nov. 1 and Nov. 15.

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 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. 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, November 15, 2025
11:00am - 3:00pm

15304 NE 7th St,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Registration is required. Sign up today!

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.

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 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.

Meeting Details

Saturday, November 22, 2025
9:00am - 11:30am

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 a signed minor consent form.

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 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, November 22, 2025
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, November 22, 2025
10:00am - 12:00pm

4600 SE Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Join us for a hands-on workshop and volunteer experience all about creating pollinator-friendly gardens in shady spaces.

During the indoor workshop, the Vancouver Bee Project and Jane Tesner Kleiner of nature + play designs will 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 bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, gloves if you have them, and a reusable water bottle. All ages are welcome.

Meeting Details

Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00am - 11:30am

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 a signed minor consent form.

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 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