Events

Join Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, project leaders, and local business owners to celebrate the reopening and transformation of Main Street. The event will feature remarks from community leaders, light refreshments, a performance by Metropolitan Performing Arts, and live music from Liz Joy and Midnight Theory. Guests are invited to explore the newly improved Main Street corridor and experience the safer, more accessible, and more connected downtown space. The event is presented in partnership with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver’s Downtown Association. The Main Street […]

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring creepy, crawly critters at Columbia Springs. This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature fun! When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring not so scary creatures! How: Drop by when it works for […]

Join exhibiting artist Candace Pratt for a conversation about her work and the ideas behind her pieces in Accumulation at William Scofield Gallery. Accumulation brings together the work of Tasha Owen and Candace Pratt, exploring how past experiences, knowledge, and influences accumulate over time and become part of what we create in the present.

You're invited! Join us for a Forest Walk at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered what wildlife call Columbia Springs or what types of native plants you can find along the trails? Find the answers to these questions and more on a guided forest walk! Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they lead you on a walk on one of our trails to discover the magic of our site. Forest walks are great for all ages! Please note that our trails are not stroller […]

Join us for a Stewardship Saturday! When: Saturday, October 24 from 9am – 12pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' beautiful natural area. Projects typically include removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and improving the accessibility and safety of the site. Columbia Springs will provide tools, gloves, and guidance. Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, gloves (if you have […]

Advance registration is required. Esther Short Park Cleanup RSVP. Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Esther Short Park Esther Short Park and Playground, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program and Vancouver's 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 […]

Have you ever wondered how old the fish are out in our round ponds, or how the hatchery works? What temperature do you think the springwater is as it comes out of the ground? Find the answers to these questions and more on a tour of our unique historic hatchery! Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they trace the path of spring water through our unique site, and learn about the trout and salmon that grow up here along […]

Advance registration is required. Esther Short Park Cleanup RSVP. Saturday, November 21, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Esther Short Park Esther Short Park and Playground, 605 Esther St, Vancouver, WA 98660, USA Join members of the City of Vancouver’s volunteer Adopt-A-Park program and Vancouver's 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 […]

Join us for a Stewardship Saturday! When: Saturday, November 21 from 9am – 12pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: This event is perfect for volunteers who want to spend a couple of hours working outside in Columbia Springs' beautiful natural area. Projects typically include removing invasive species, trail maintenance, and improving the accessibility and safety of the site. Columbia Springs will provide tools, gloves, and guidance. Volunteers are asked to bring a water bottle, gloves (if you have […]

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day exploring all things about fish at Columbia Springs. When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring fish! How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required! This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for some nature […]

You're invited! Join us for a Forest Walk at Columbia Springs. Have you ever wondered what wildlife call Columbia Springs or what types of native plants you can find along the trails? Find the answers to these questions and more on a guided forest walk! Come along with knowledgeable Columbia Springs staff, or expert volunteer, as they lead you on a walk on one of our trails to discover the magic of our site. Forest walks are great for all ages! Please note that our trails are not stroller […]

You're invited! Join us for a Nature Day all about evergreen tree communities at Columbia Springs. When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 10:00am-1:00pm Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683) What: A day of hands-on science and nature experiences exploring evergreen trees! How: Drop by when it works for you. No RSVP required! This event is designed to be engaging for people of all ages – from preschool age kids to elementary, middle, and high school students, and adults. All ages and backgrounds are welcome. Just bring your curiosity and be prepared for […]