The Grass is Always Greener in Salmon Creek

Park the Mower: Alternatives to Lawn.

Because sometimes the grass isn’t always greener…

“Homeowners can learn about low-maintenance, environmentally friendly yards that are alternatives to the traditional lawn during a free workshop on Wednesday, May 4.

“Park the Mower: Alternatives to Lawn” will be 6:30-8 p.m. at the Three Creeks Library, 800-C N.E. Tenney Road.

The workshop is sponsored by Stormwater Partners of SW Washington. Space is limited. To register, go to www.stormwaterpartners.com/informed.html. For more information, call (360) 882-0936 ext. 223.

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Permeable Pavers Workshop

Three Creeks Library Hosts Xeripave.

Rain carries dirt,oil,and grease off driveway surfaces straight into storm drains and into our streams. Reduce the amount of water that runs off your property by installing permeable pavement. Many local municipalities install permeable asphalt and permeable pavers already. Ron Putz from Xeripave will talk about permeable paver installation, maintenance, and benefits of permeable pavement systems. Learn how to make your driveway more attractive or your patio more interesting while reducing the runoff from your property.

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2nd Annual Vancouver Preschool Fair

Sponsored by MOMS Club of Vancouver-Northwest.

“It takes a village to raise a child.” Sound familiar? And while even Wikipedia says the exact origins of the saying have been lost in time, the meaning is still true today. MOMS Club of Vancouver-Northwest is a group moms, with kids ages newborn and up, offering support and friendship to each other.

One of their upcoming events is the Annual Vancouver Preschool Fair on January 22, 2011 between 2 and 5 pm, at the Three Creeks Library in … [Continue reading this Article]

Stitch Witches in Salmon Creek

Sewing for Halloween at Three Creeks Library.

Did you know the library can help get you ready for Halloween? Sure, you know they have ghost stories you can check out; but did you know they will actually have real live people at the library to help you make your costume?!

On Saturday, October 16 between 1 and 4 pm the Columbia River Sewing Guild will be at the Three Creeks Library (800 NE Tenney Road) offering help altering, mending or making a costume from a … [Continue reading this Article]

Clark County Holidays are Greener Than Ever

Give the Gift of Green.

Make a great gift of nontoxic home cleaning products for friends and family and learn how to keep your home free of chemicals during a free workshop!

Make green cleaning gifts for the holidays at a workshop co-sponsored by the Washington State University Clark County Extension Watershed Stewards and the Clark County Clean Water Program.

Watershed Stewards will provide practical tips on “green” cleaning using everyday inexpensive household products such as baking soda and vinegar. Learn how you can replace … [Continue reading this Article]