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Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00am - 11:30am

3005 SE Bella Vista Pl,
Vancouver, WA 98683

Registration is required. Ivy Removal at Behren Woods Volunteer RSVP.

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. There is no bathroom at this location.

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 24 hours prior to the event. 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, October 24, 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm

4600 SE Columbia Way,
Vancouver, WA 98661

Join the Water Center and co-sponsor Clark Public Utilities for Make a Difference Day as we work together to restore 3.6 acres of wetlands through a two-year, grant-funded restoration project. Volunteers will plant native trees and shrubs to create healthy habitat for birds, mammals, pollinators, and macroinvertebrates, while supporting clean, healthy waterways. Wetlands help filter pollutants, reduce runoff, and protect water quality while supporting a thriving ecosystem. Come get your hands in the soil and help make a lasting difference for our local watershed!

Planting event will happen rain or shine.  We invite you to bring your own gardening gloves if you have them.  We will have gloves for participants to borrow as well.  Planting in a wetland area means the soil could be wet and muddy.  Wear sturdy shoes or boots that you don’t mind getting muddy.  Waterproof or water resistant shoes are ideal.  All tools will be provided for volunteers.

Expect to walk a short distance, about 1/8 of a mile, to the planting site.  We will have coffee, snacks and water for volunteers on site.

Registration is required for all participants:

• General Public: REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY FULL, but cancellations do happen. If you would like to join the waitlist, please notify us at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us. Please include your first and last name, the number of people in your group, email address, and phone number.
• Clark Public Utilities Employees: Additional spots are still available for Clark Public Utilities employees. If you would like to participate, please notify us at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us with your name, number of people in your group, email address, and phone number to register. Please indicate in your email that you are a Clark Public Utilities employee so we can register you accordingly.

All ages welcome.  Youth under 18 must provide a signed minor consent form. Youth under 13 must have an adult guardian present.

Contact: Water Center staff at vanwrec@cityofvancouver.us or 360-487-7111

Meeting Details

Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

13200 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Advance registration is required. Leroy Haagen Park Volunteer RSVP.

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 to support the health of the forest.

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 24 hours prior to the event. 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, October 30, 2026
3:00pm - 5:00pm

SE 23rd St,
Vancouver, WA 98683

Advance registration is requested. Clearmeadows Naturespace Planting Volunteer RSVP.

Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park and Naturespaces programs to help install our newest Naturespace! We’ll plant 400 native plants to support pollinators and wildlife, and add beauty to the park. This is a great opportunity to learn more about native plant habitat. No prior planting experience necessary!

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. There is no bathroom at this location.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. Work is primarily done in a quiet neighborhood park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Planting will involve digging, bending and kneeling. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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, October 31, 2026
9:00am - 11:30am

3005 SE Bella Vista Pl,
Vancouver, WA 98683

Registration is required. Ivy Removal and Tree Planting at Behren Woods Volunteer RSVP.

Join the City of Vancouver’s Volunteer Programs department and our Naturespaces volunteers for a morning of caring for the land at Behrens Woods. We’ll be removing ivy to improve the health of the forest, and we’ll also plant a few 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. There is no bathroom at this location.

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 weed removal projects, volunteers may be kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting plants overhead to load into a dumpster. Tree planting requires digging, bending, and kneeling. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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, October 31, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

1200 SE 98th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98664

Advance registration is requested. Ellsworth Springs Work Party Volunteer RSVP.

Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program to care for Ellsworth Springs East Urban Natural Area. We’ll be removing ivy to make space for a native planting project happening on November 7. No prior experience necessary!

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. There is no bathroom at this location.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. Work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Ivy removal projects may require kneeling, pulling, and twisting as well as possibly lifting and moving piles of ivy. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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 7, 2026
9:00am - 11:00am

605 Esther St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Advance registration is required. Esther Short Park Cleanup RSVP.

Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program and the Vancouver Downtown Association to take care of Esther Short Park! This is a new volunteer orientated effort to bring the community together for litter cleanups and beautification projects of Esther Short Park and the surrounding area to help keep the neighborhood welcoming, clean, and vibrant.

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. The park is wheelchair accessible, but some of the volunteer projects may not be. Work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Volunteers will need to do some light lifting and bending while picking up litter. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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 7, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm

1200 SE 98th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98664

Advance registration is requested. Ellsworth Springs Native Planting Volunteer RSVP.

Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program to care for Ellsworth Springs East Urban Natural Area. We’ll plant over 700 native plants in an area that volunteers cleared from ivy earlier this year! This work improves the health of the forest by reestablishing a diverse mix of over 40 plant species that support pollinators and wildlife, and also includes edible and medicinal plants for people. No prior planting experience necessary!

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. There is no bathroom at this location.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. Work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Planting will involve digging, bending and kneeling. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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 21, 2026
9:00am - 11:00am

605 Esther St,
Vancouver, WA 98660

Advance registration is required. Esther Short Park Cleanup RSVP.

Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program and the Vancouver Downtown Association to take care of Esther Short Park! This is a new volunteer orientated effort to bring the community together for litter cleanups and beautification projects of Esther Short Park and the surrounding area to help keep the neighborhood welcoming, clean, and vibrant.

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. The park is wheelchair accessible, but some of the volunteer projects may not be. Work is primarily done in a quiet park with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Volunteers will need to do some light lifting and bending while picking up litter. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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 21, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm

NE 146th Ave,
Vancouver, WA 98684

Advance registration is requested. Evergreen School Park Cleanup Volunteer RSVP.

Join volunteers from the City of Vancouver’s Adopt-A-Park program to care for the forest at Evergreen School Park. We’ll be picking up trash and removing bird cherry to improve the health of the forest. No prior experience necessary!

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. There is no bathroom at this location.

Accessibility is important to us and we’ve taken it into account while planning this event. Work is primarily done in a quiet natural area with potential for some infrequent loud work sounds. Trash clean up requires some light bending and lifting. Bird cherry removal may require pulling, digging, carrying and lifting debris into a dumpster. Work will be done on uneven and potentially slippery terrain. 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 24 hours prior to the event. 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.

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