Greenlist events for September in Clark County Washington

Greenlist events for September in Clark County Washington- Clark county residents are learning and living more sustainably all the time:

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Workshops Rain Barrel Construction. September 18. Learn how to make and use your very own rain barrel. Topics include making the barrel, using the water and connecting more than one for maximum storage capacity. Held at CASEE 11104 NE 149th Street, Brush Prairie. You must pre-register to attend the class. $35 fee payable to Clark County Treasurer buys a rain barrel to take home.

Creatures of the Night. Thursday, September 23, 5:30 - 7:30pm. A FREE and informative FAMILY event that celebrates all of the animals that come out after dark. Learn about bats, see a live screech owl and dissect an owl pellet. Then take a stroll along the river to look for some of these amazing creatures. Water Resource Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver. Space is limited and registration required! Please call 360-604-2507 or email donna_allard@fws.gov . Sponsored by US Fish and Wildlife Service with support from Clark County Environmental Services.

September Green Roof Workshops:  Green Roof Tour: an exploration of local living lids - Take a tour of green roofs in Clark County and learn different styles and uses for living roofs. $25 Thursday, September 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Green Roof Construction: learn to build a living roof for your shed, garage or home - Learn how to construct a green roof from the experts! Understand the components, permitting and structural needs for green roofs. $15 Saturday, September 25, 1:00pm - 5:00pm Installing a Green Roof: a hands on workshop - Gain hands on experience while assisting in the construction of a local green roof. $25 All Green Roof workshops will take place at Columbia Springs, 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver. Registration required. Email kobrien@columbiasprings.org or register online at http://tinyurl.com/3yyfv6h Sponsored by: LOCALS, Columbia Springs, WSU Extension, Clark County Environmental Services and Greenroof Info think Tank.

Sturgeon Festival Saturday, September 18, 11am - 4pm. This FREE family event celebrates the ecosystems of the Columbia River. Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way. Details call 360-487-1111 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter .

Harvest Fun Day 2010 Saturday, September 25, 10am - 4pm. Are you a competitive corn-shucker or pie-eater? Do you enjoy designing fashionable scarecrow haute couture ? What about listening to an outdoor concert while browsing craft and farming booths? The Clark County Historical Museum is looking for kids and adults with these skills to join us for Harvest Fun Day 2010, our celebration of summer on the farm! FREE. 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell, 1988 NE 78th Street. Details call 360-993-5679 or email cchm@pacifier.com .

Volunteer Opportunities The StreamTeam sponsors the Stream Stewards program for people interested in making a difference in the great outdoors. Six Saturday sessions and three evening workshops provide hands-on training on local natural history, native plants, stream restoration and wildlife. In return, Stewards share their knowledge by providing 45 hours of volunteer time with the StreamTeam. FREE. September 25 through October 30. Details call 360-992-8585 or visit www.streamteam.net . Sponsored by Clark Public Utilities.

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