Free Fishing

Youth fishing event scheduled June 7 at Merwin Reservoir

ARIEL, Wash. — A free fishing event for youth age 13 and younger will begin at 9 a.m. June 7 at Lake Merwin Day Use park.

Organized by the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the event will feature fishing for trout in a netted-off section of the reservoir on the North Fork of the Lewis River.

Fishing rods will be available on loan along with worms for bait and volunteers to assist young anglers.

Advance registration is not required. Fish cleaning will be provided. The event continues until 1 p.m.

“Everything is free, including lunch,’’ said Adam Haspiel, acting forest fish biologist for the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Other activities will include a parade, storytelling inside a 40-foot inflatable salmon, face painting, boater safety instruction and fish printing on T-shirts.

Call 360-449-7800 for more information.

A similar event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon June 14 at Guler-Mount Adams County Park in Trout Lake. Youth are encourage to bring a white T-shirt for fish printing.

The Trout Lake event will include a fish fry, games and free hot dogs and soda.

Call 509-395-3400 for additional information.

Free Admission to Johnston Ridge Observatory

Johnston Ridge Observatory 

FREE DAYS
May 18
June 7
June 14
September 27

Johnston Ridge Observatory:
Mount St. Helen's Crowning Jewel

Located at the end of State Highway 504 (52 miles east of Castle Rock), in the heart of the blast zone, the observatory hosts interpretive displays that tell the biological, geological, and human story of Mount St. Helens.  Visitors to JRO can enjoy multiple award-winning films, listen to ranger talks, observe the landscape, purchase souvenirs, set off on a hike, or get a light lunch from the food cart.  

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mountsthelens/recarea/?recid=31562

Free National Park Admission Day

Nov 11

Fort Vancouver Historic Site and The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge will be offering free admission in 2014 on the following days:

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 15-17: Presidents Day Weekend
April 19-20: National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 27: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Fort Vancouver Historic Site

Free National Park Admission

September 27

Fort Vancouver Historic Site and The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge will be offering free admission in 2014 on the following days:

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 15-17: Presidents Day Weekend
April 19-20: National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 27: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Fort Vancouver Historic Site

Free National Park Admission

August 25

Fort Vancouver Historic Site and The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge will be offering free admission in 2014 on the following days:

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 15-17: Presidents Day Weekend
April 19-20: National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 27: Natioanl Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Fort Vancouver Historic Site

Free National Park Admission

April 19-20

Fort Vancouver Historic Site and The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge will be offering free admission in 2014 on the following days:

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 15-17: Presidents Day Weekend
April 19-20: National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 27: Natioanl Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Fort Vancouver Historic Site

Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Ridefield Wildlife Refuge

Visitors to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge may enjoy viewing a variety of wildlife within a few minutes of the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area. The Refuge landscape provides sanctuary throughout the seasons for waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, river otter, black-tailed deer, coyotes, herons, and numerous other species of wildlife. The Refuge is also offers a place for people to keep in touch with their 'wild' neighbors. For many, this is a special place to learn about and appreciate the splendor of the natural areas that once occurred in abundance along the lower Columbia River.

Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Auto Tour Route Hours: Daily - 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Automatic Entrance Gate Hours).

The daily entrance fee to the Refuge is $3.00 per non-commercial vehicle. 

Free Admission to National Parks

Feb 15-17

Fort Vancouver Historic Site and The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge will be offering free admission in 2014 on the following days:

January 20: Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 15-17: Presidents Day Weekend
April 19-20: National Park Week
August 25: National Park Service Birthday
September 27: Natioanl Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day

The Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Fort Vancouver Historic Site

Library

FVRL.ORG

OMSI

https://www.omsi.edu/home

Oregon Zoo

http://www.oregonzoo.org/

Oregon Children's Theater

http://www.octc.org/

First Timer First Saturdays: $5 children's tickets!

If you have never purchased tickets to one of our plays, you qualify for our First Timer First Saturdays offer. Children's tickets are just $5 each (with the purchase of a regular priced adult ticket) for the first Saturday performance of each play! Choose either the 2pm or 5pm performance. Offer valid in price level 2 and 3 only. Limit 5 disounted tickets per order. ORDER MUST BE PLACED THROUGH OUR BOX OFFICE NO LATER THAN THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE PLAY.

St. Paddy's for Kids

Saturday, March 15, 2014 - 10:00am

A free family-focused event with more 20 nonprofit groups and a number of local businesses providing hands-on learning opportunities focused on everything from making wildflower seed balls to exploring nature in your own backyard. Other fun activities include face-painting, a Pot O’ Gold Passport game, arts and crafts, and a planting and education station.

Community Event Contact Information

Contact Person: 

Cheri Martin

Phone Number: 

360-487-8370

Email Address: 

cheri.martin@parksfoundation.us

Website Address: 

St. Paddy's for Kids

Location

Shorty's Garden and Home

10006 SE Mill Plain Blvd.

Vancouver, WA 98664

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/st-paddys-kids

World Water Day - Walk for Water

World Water Day | Walk For Water

Saturday, Mar. 22, 2014
Walk starts at 10 a.m.

The City of Vancouver’s Water Resources Education Center would like to invite residents to participate in a Walk for Water on World Water Day, Saturday, Mar. 22. The mission of World Water Day is to focus attention on the importance of water and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

Walk for Water:

• Walk begins at 10 a.m. at the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way
• Register at 9 a.m. in the Water Center lobby
• One-mile family, friendly walk to the Columbia River where participants will get water
• Please bring a container for water
• The walk is on a paved path and is stroller and wheelchair accessible

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/special-events-and-visiting-exhibits

Water Resources Education Center

Monday-Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5
Free Admission

Interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, aquaria swimming with fish, toddler-friendly Puddles Place, environmental artwork, natural gardens, wildlife-friendly wetlands and more!

Inside and outside, the Water Center is brimming with things for visitors of all ages to do and see.

There are many opportunities available for exploring and experiencing water, nature and the environment. Don't forget to check What's Happening to see events coming to the Water Center. We think you’ll agree, the Water Center is a great place to see and do so many things!

Remember, admission is free!

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/publicworks/page/water-resources-education-center

VOLUNTEER- Tree Planting with FOT

Saturday, March 15th, 2014 @ 9AM

On 3/15 come to LeRoy Haagen Park to help plant about 100 trees in NE Vancouver neighborhoods. Want to get your hands dirty? Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats.  The plantings start promptly at 9:00am. FOT provides gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes.  Neighborhood volunteers will also provide a potluck lunch for all volunteers after the planting is complete.

Visit www.FriendsofTrees.org or call Jenny Bedell-Stiles at 503-467-2528 for more information.

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/page/volunteer-tree-planting-fot

VOLUNTEER- Tree Planting with FOT

Saturday, February 22, 2014 @ 9AM

Friends of Trees holds a neighborhood planting event once a year in each neighborhood. You can help!  Join FOT at St. Luke's Church on February 22 to help plant 150 trees in West Vancouver neighborhoods.  On 3/15 come to LeRoy Haagen Park to help plant about 100 trees in NE Vancouver neighborhoods. Want to get your hands dirty? Please arrive by 8:45am to enjoy some hot coffee and breakfast treats.  The plantings start promptly at 9:00am. FOT provides gloves and tools, so all you need to do is show up dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy shoes.  Neighborhood volunteers will also provide a potluck lunch for all volunteers after the planting is complete.

Visit www.FriendsofTrees.org or call Jenny Bedell-Stiles at 503-467-2528 for more information.

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/community/page/volunteer-tree-planting-fot