It is that time again. My friends Laura Sauermilch and Terra Heilman have sent out the invitation for this month's Vancouver Wa. Green Drink event as well as a comprehensive list of everything green in the area. Thanks guys!
Hello Everyone. Spring has sprung-well sort of. Please join us on March 30th at Who Song and Larry's upstairs for the March gathering of Vancouver Green Drinks. 360 695-1198 111 SE Columbia Way Vancouver WA 98661
Informal intros will begin @ 6PM.
This month we will hear our five minute spiel from Tracy at the NW Renewable Energy Institute 1-800 868-1816 and www.nw-rei.com here in Vancouver on Mill Plain. You may have heard about them, or seen the billboard, but now we can all find out for sure what programs are available to folks interested in alternate energy programs.
Looking Forward...
April 27th is our 2 yr anniversary of meeting as Vancouver Green drinks!!!!Tim Leavitt is our speaker and we will meet again at Who Song and Larry's at 6pm as usual. Terra and I are so happy to have shared these last two years of Tuesday nights with you all. Thank you so much for helping us make eco-connections with all of you and giving me a valid excuse to have a drink with friends during the week ;-).
We are still looking for two things to make April's event even better:
· Your Green drink stories-connections, realizations, or enhanced/energized dedications
· Small donations to be used as door prizes at our event.
Thanks so much in advance for your donations and stories. Send them to our email or post them on facebook. We have a TON of Upcoming local events, Go out there and take advantage of at least one of these fantastic opportunities!! We are so lucky to have so many options here in Clark County. Get out there and learn something new.
Solar Washington Southwest next meeting will be at: Clark Public Utilities
1200 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
We will have a workshop to discuss the Washington Based Silicon Energy Modules on the Market. Use this link for an interactive map from Mapquest: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-fhAmbfKx
SolarWashingtonSW@Comcast.net These next events are sponsored by the Small Acreage Program, a joint partnership between WSU Clark County Extension and the Clark County Clean Water Program. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED ~ Space is limited!, Call (360) 397-6060 ext. 0 to register for these events and for directions
Small Acreage Expo - 5th Annual Save the date! Saturday April 17th 9 am to 3 pm Battle Ground
Great classes on pastures, manure management, composting, weed control, chainsaw maintenance, rain barrels, beekeeping, chickens, business planning, and much more!! Sustainable Small Acreage Living - Tuesday March 23 6:30 to 8:30 pm CASEE Center, Brush Prairie
Learn to create an efficient property layout, protect natural resources, establish property management goals, manage water on your property, protect soil and improve its fertility, reduce chore time, and save money. Additional support for this event provided by Clark Conservation District.
Small Acreage Tour: GreenGate Farm - Saturday March 27 10 am to 12 pm Battle Ground
Come see unique manure disposal, pasture rotation, interesting guttering, and mud reduction. Learn how the owners run a small horse business. Gain valuable ideas for your property and take home great reference materials. Additional support for this event provided by Clark Conservation District.
Well and Septic Maintenance Workshop - Wednesday April 7 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Clark County Fire & Rescue, Dollars Corner, 21609 NE 72nd Ave, Battle Ground
Learn from local experts how to properly maintain your septic system, prevent costly repairs, and protect your drinking water from contamination. Connect with local experts to have your questions answered. Additional support for this event provided by Clark County Public Health. Block Foam : FREE. Recycle clean, dry block foam at this event. No packing peanuts (but you can check with your local shipping store to see if they can use them) or polyurethane foam will be accepted. For more information call 360-397-6118 ext 4352.
Future block foam collection events are scheduled for Saturday, April 3 at Fisher's Landing Transit Center and Saturday, May 1 at Clark College Yellow #1 Parking Lot.
Have items you want to recycle but aren't sure where to take them? Check out www.RecyclingA-Z.com for a comprehensive resource guide.
Master Composter/Recyclers will be having several backyard composting and vermicomposting workshops this spring.
Family Wormshop , Saturday, March 27, 10am - noon. $20 per family. Take home a worm bin and worms ready for your food scraps. For more additional information and registration call 360-882-0936 x 224, visit www.columbiasprings.org/mcr or email mcr@columbiasprings.org.
For a complete list of upcoming workshops go to:
http://www.columbiasprings.org/mcr/classes.html Urban Farm School offerings:
Organic Pest and Disease Control, Wednesday, March 10, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Learn the basics about controlling common garden pests and diseases without the use of chemical inputs. We will discuss beneficial insects, planting techniques, homemade remedies, and commercial products for the control of insects, disease, and larger varmits such as deer, rabbits, and the dreaded mole.
Fee: $15/person
Location: Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin, Vancouver 98663, Arts and Craft Room West. Class number is: 74062
Registration: This class is supported by Vancouver Parks and Recreation at Marshall Center. Please, register and pay at 487-7100.
Keeping Urban Chickens, Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Learn the basics of keeping laying hens in a backyard lot. Class will include information about chicken breeds, food requirements, coop options, brooding, common diseases, and more!
Fee: $15/person
Location: Marshall Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin, Vancouver 98663, Arts and Crafts Room West. Class number is: 74064
Registration: This class is supported by Vancouver Parks and Recreation at Marshall Center. Please, register and pay at 487-7100.
Seed Starting, Tuesday, March 30, 6:30 to 8:30pm
Learn the basics of starting seeds for the garden. Soil mediums, light and heat requirements, hardening off, greenhouse options, and more will be discussed. There will be a seed starting activity included with this class to get the season started!
Fee: $15/person
Location: Firstenburg Center, 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver, Resource Classroom. Class number is: 75517
Registration: This class is supported by Vancouver Parks and Recreation at Firstenburg Center. Please, register and pay at 487-7001.
Water Fun for World Water Day , Second Saturday at the Water Resource Education Center, Saturday, March 13, 1-3pm, FREE, family activities, 4600 SE Columbia Way. For information call 360-487-7111, visit www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter or email vanwrec@ci.vancouver.wa.us .
Vancouver Farmer's Market opens on March 20 for the season. Hours are Saturdays 9-3 and Sundays 10-3. For more information, visit www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com The StreamTeam will pot native trees on Saturday March 13th 8:45am-1pm
Please register by informing Lisa B of your interest (via email or phone) by Wednesday, March 10th to save your spot! StreamTeam events are very popular and space is limited.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming StreamTeam events on:
Saturday, March 27
Native Plant Propagation-Potting!
Breeding Bird Monitoring Orientation-Intermediate to advanced birders can strut their stuff to monitor birds on restoration sites!
Saturday, April 17
Earth Day Celebration-Register to plant trees for 4 hours or come by anytime and enjoy the EcoFair with live music, free entertainment and more!
Lisa Beranek StreamTeam Coordinator Clark Public Utilities
P.O. Box 8900 Vancouver, WA 98668 Phone: (360) 992-8585 --
We hope you can all make it out on March 30th, we'd love to see ya. Laura Sauermilch and Terra Heilman
Vancouver Green Drinks
www.greendrinks.org
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