Clark Public Utilities Events
See what’s happening and join us for an upcoming event. From the annual Race for Warmth, Home & Garden Idea Fair and Earth Day Fest, to ongoing StreamTeam events, there’s lots to do for the whole family.
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August 2019
Knotweed Treatment
Now that volunteers have helped us locate the invasive knotweed, we need your help to eliminate it! You must be able to navigate over uneven terrain and through thick vegetation and be willing to inject plants with herbicide. Please note that this is a very physically demanding activity and may require walking in the stream and over steep terrain. Long sleeves and pants are required. Training, tools, and gloves provided at all events. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes – rainboots… Find out more ›
September 2019
Knotweed Survey
Help us search high and low for one of the most devious and devastating of all of the invasive weeds, knotweed! You must be able to navigate over uneven terrain and through thick vegetation. You might also enter the water. Long sleeves and pants are recommended. Training and tools provided at all events. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes – rainboots or waders provided upon request. Sign up online. Find out more ›
Stream Stewards Applications Due – September 15
Looking for a fun and engaging way to give back to the community? Sign up to become a Stream Steward and learn all about stream restoration, riparian habitat and more, all while doing meaningful volunteer work. More information about this free, seven-week course can be found at www.streamstewards.net. Find out more ›
Knotweed Survey
Help us search high and low for one of the most devious and devastating of all of the invasive weeds, knotweed! You must be able to navigate over uneven terrain and through thick vegetation. You might also enter the water. Long sleeves and pants are recommended. Training and tools provided at all events. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes – rainboots or waders provided upon request. Sign up online. Find out more ›
October 2019
Planting Leader Training
Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Clark Public Utilities StreamTeam will be training leaders to coordinate a group of planting volunteers during events. The team leader will demonstrate how to plant trees at our Make a Difference Day Celebration (October 26 or Earth Day Fest (April 18) while educating volunteers and fostering a safe and enjoyable environment. Equipment, morning refreshments, and lunch will be provided. Find out more ›
November 2019
Tree Planting
Come and enjoy a great day planting hundreds of trees in the Salmon Creek watershed with StreamTeam! Bring rainboots and gloves, if you have them. Training, snacks, and all other supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Find out more ›
December 2019
Tree Planting
Come and enjoy a great day planting hundreds of trees in the Salmon Creek watershed with StreamTeam! Bring rainboots and gloves, if you have them. Training, snacks, and all other supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Find out more ›
January 2020
Tree Planting
Come and enjoy a great day planting hundreds of trees in the Salmon Creek watershed with StreamTeam! Bring rainboots and gloves, if you have them. Training, snacks, and all other supplies will be provided. Pre-registration is required. Find out more ›
MLK Day of Service Native Tree Potting
Join the Clark Public Utilities' StreamTeam as we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a service project potting trees in our native plant nursery Find out more ›
Race for Warmth
2020 Race for Warmth Results! Overview Join us for the Race for Warmth to support Operation Warm Heart, a Clark Public Utilities customer-funded program to help limited-income families in crisis situations who need help paying their electric bills. Every dollar of your Race for Warmth registration goes directly to Operation Warm Heart. Over the last five years the race alone has raised over $200,000 for local families. 2020 Race Results Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020 Times: Day of registration: 7:00am… Find out more ›