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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Bats at WSU Vancouver

Discover the Unspooky Side of Bats on Halloween at WSU Vancouver.

Bats turn into Vampires at night.  If you get bit by a bat, you’ll get rabies. Bats are just flying mice.  Actually, none of these myths about bats are true.  You can find out more about bats at WSU Vancouver in Salmon Creek on Halloween (I don’t think they could have picked a better day for a class about vampires…er, I mean, bats!)

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Clark County is Tree Talking

TreeTalk Workshop: Pruning and Tree Care

I feel lucky to live in a City and County (Vancouver/Clark County) that has so many trees (although, some may disagree with me, especially right now with all the raking, clogged gutters, and all); and all those trees need, and deserve good care.

There is a Tree Care and Pruning Workshop 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Marshall Community Center (1009 E McLoughlin). Join this workshop and hands-on demonstration with an industry professional to see examples … [Continue reading this Article]

Give a Green Gift

Salmon Creek:  Give a Green Gift Three Creeks Library will be hosting a Green Cleaning Workshop on Dec 11 from 6:30-8:30.  Learn how to make your own cleaning supplies with every-day, non-toxic ingredients.  The workshop is free.  You may also pre-purchase a Green Cleaning Kit for $15. Click here for more information.… [Continue reading this Article]

Rain Barrels

Ridgefield:  Rain Barrels:  At this free Saturday community workshop, Watershed Stewards instruct participants on how to put together a rain barrel. Take one home and immediately start using it in your gardens. Please pre-register by calling: 360-397-6060 x 0 for this popular workshop. Held at 11104 NE 149th St. Brush Prairie, WA in the CASEE Bldg C 100 Rm 202/205 … [Continue reading this Article]