Make a Difference Day
2025-10-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Columbia Springs
Date:
October 25, 2025

Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Columbia Springs
12208 SE Evergreen Hwy
Vancouver, WA 98683

Join Us at Make a Difference Day!
Celebrate National Make a Difference Day with Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Columbia Springs by planting native trees and shrubs to support local ecosystems.
Together—rain or shine—we’ll honor the spirit of volunteerism while helping improve water quality, create wildlife habitat, and provide food for pollinators. It’s a fun, hands-on way to make a lasting impact in our community.
Who Can Participate
Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends—no experience necessary. Be ready to get your hands dirty, meet new people, and have a great time.
How to Register
Space is limited, so please email StreamTeam@clarkpud.com to confirm your spot.
Youth Volunteers
Volunteers under 18 who are not accompanied by a legal guardian must bring a signed copy of the release form.
Questions?
Contact Mel Topping at 360-992-8585 or email StreamTeam@clarkpud.com for more information.

StreamTeam Earth Day Tree Planting
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Columbia Springs
The 2026 event has passed and we look forward to year’s celebration! Check back later for detials.

Admission:
Free

Location:
Columbia Springs

Date:
April 18, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Our Partners

Home & Garden Idea Fair
2026-04-25 09:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 UTC | Clark County Event Center, 17402 NE Delfel Rd, Ridgefield, WA, 98642, United States
So Much More Than a Trade Show!

If you’ve never been, come down and discover what the fun is all about! The Clark Public Utilities Home & Garden Idea Fair gathers hundreds of local home, yard and garden professionals under one roof for a full weekend of inspiring design and helpful solutions to make your home feel a little more like home. No matter if you’re looking for the perfect perennials, budget-friendly tools and improvements for your first place, the contractor who can make your new home dreams come true or craving a treat from the local farmer’s market, the show has solutions for every person, every budget and every home.
Stop by the Clark Public Utilities display space to learn about the many ways in which we’re always here to serve you. Speak with any of our experts about our incentives for energy efficiency projects, nature-scaping to welcome pollinators, the work we’re doing to keep your service reliable and rates low and a variety of family friendly activities that all ages are sure to enjoy.
Head outside to the midway and explore locally made foods and products from community artisans and growers at the Farmers Market and swing by Children’s Entrepreneur Market for an impressive array of offerings by the community’s youngest tycoons. Need a refreshment? The midway will also feature several food carts with treats to fill you up and cool you off while you shop.
For more information on the show, check out our newspaper insert!

Admission:
FREE
*Donations to Operation Warm Heart or donations of canned food encouraged

Parking:
$6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free parking from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. courtesy of
Tri-Tech Heating Inc.
Preregister to donate blood onsite with Bloodworks NW and receive a free parking pass!
Drop off:
Convenient visitor pickup and drop-off location available south of the Grandstand using the left lane. Map of drop off location can be found here. Location will be clearly marked with signage.
(Please note: bus shuttle will not be available this year)

Date:
April 25-26, 2026

Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Rd
Ridgefield, WA 98642

Our Partners
