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FREE – Sat, June 20, 9am-3pm – Vancouver Pollinator Festival!
Bees / Butterflies / Ecosystems / Events / Free / Fun-for-kids / Natives / Open To The Public / Other Garden Events / Pollinators / Speakers

FREE – Sat, June 20, 9am-3pm – Vancouver Pollinator Festival!

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The FREE  3rd Annual Vancouver Pollinator Festival is Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9am-3pm. Most everything will take place in Marshall Park, the adjacent Clark Public Utilities Building, City Arts Hub and VITA Elementary School. “The Vancouver Bee Project is thrilled to announce that Dr. Doug Tallamy, author and founder of Homegrown National Park, will … Continue reading →

FREE composting, recycling, green cleaning and more classes!
Composter/Recyclers / Composting / Free / Green Cleaning / Other Class / Past Events / Recycling

FREE composting, recycling, green cleaning and more classes!

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Do you want to jumpstart your knowledge of composting, recycling, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? The Clark County Composter Recycler program is offering free, in-person spring workshops. 🌱 Learn more and pre-register here:  https://clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops  WEBSITE:    https://clarkcountycomposts.org and FACEBOOK page:  https://www.facebook.com/ComposterRecyclerProgram [Image:  ClarkCountyComposts.org] This is not a Garden Cub event, but, we are happy to … Continue reading →

Want FREE Manure? Check the Clark Conservation District MANURE EXCHANGE!
Clark Conservation District / Free / Hint / Manure / Manure Exchange

Want FREE Manure? Check the Clark Conservation District MANURE EXCHANGE!

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Did you know that the Clark Conservation District (of Clark County, Washington, USA) has a MANURE EXCHANGE? Yes, indeed!  You can “share” and “receive” FREE manure via the exchange! Not only will you improve your soil and crops by adding composted, aged manure, but, those who have excess, have a  free way to get rid … Continue reading →

2024 Fall Workshops – Composting, Recylcing, Green Cleaning and more!
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2024 Fall Workshops – Composting, Recylcing, Green Cleaning and more!

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The “Composter Recycler Program” 2024-25 fall workshops are back! Take part in free virtual and in-person sustainable living classes about composting, green cleaning, food waste prevention, low waste living and more! Workshops begin Oct. 9, 2024. Register today: http://clarkcountycomposts.org/classes…/current-offerings This is not a Garden Club series of workshops, but, we are happy to share info … Continue reading →

Donate/Get SEEDS at Battle Ground, Cascade, Washougal, White Salmon, Vancouver FVRL libraries & Longview library, too!
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Donate/Get SEEDS at Battle Ground, Cascade, Washougal, White Salmon, Vancouver FVRL libraries & Longview library, too!

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SW Washington, USA area now has 6 FREE SEED LIBRARIES: 5 FVRL library branches and the Longview Library has one, as well! You may both DONATE and TAKE HOME seeds from these libraries! Remember, some seeds should be sown in fall – especially some flowers – it is “nature’s way” for the seed heads to … Continue reading →

IRISES! free class Aug 19; bearded sales Aug 26-27; beardless sales Sep 16-17
Free / Greater Portland Iris Society / Iris / Mt Pleasant Iris Farm / Other Class / Other Plant Sale

IRISES! free class Aug 19; bearded sales Aug 26-27; beardless sales Sep 16-17

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Irises!   Free CLASS and 2 big SALES coming up – all at the Stark Street Portland Nursery! Aug 19, 10am, Sat – CLASS – Caring for Irises with Chad Harris of Mt Pleasant Iris Farm @ Portland Nursery, 9000 SE Division St • Portland. Topic – talking about all the different iris that can be grown/sourced … Continue reading →

FREE fresh food & produce at 73 locations! Have extra to give? You can donate, too!
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FREE fresh food & produce at 73 locations! Have extra to give? You can donate, too!

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There are many places that give away FREE fresh food & produce in Clark County, Washington state, USA – 73 different ones!  Hot meals, food and school pantries, and more. To find one near you, simply go to http://www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org.  It has  locations, names, maps, hours and info on other services. You can PICK UP fresh … Continue reading →