Sunday Sounds Concert Series
2018-07-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
Celebrate the summer with live music! Clark Public Utilities will have a booth at the Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds Concert Series where kids can make electrical safety buttons and adults can chat with employees about a variety of utility programs.
Concerts take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Columbia Tech Center in Vancouver.

Noon Concert Series
2018-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
Celebrate the summer with live music! Clark Public Utilities will have a booth at the Noon Concert Series where kids can make electrical safety buttons and adults can chat with employees about a variety of utility programs.
Concerts take place from noon to 1 p.m. at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver.

Knotweed Survey July 25
2018-07-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
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. Long sleeves and pants are recommended. Training, tools, and gloves provided at all events. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes – rainboots provided upon request. We provide snacks, so please let us know if you have special dietary needs! Sign up online.

Stream Stewards
2018-09-25 18:00 - 20:30, 2018-09-29 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
This seven-week course will increase your awareness of geology, hydrology, riparian and wetland habitat, wildlife, water quality and stream restoration. All Stream Stewards receive hands-on experience and teaching opportunities, plus the fun of teaming up with like-minded individuals. Tuition is free of charge, however, Stream Stewards are asked to volunteer through a variety of activities with the StreamTeam or a program partner in their first year. This class fills up every year, so apply online today!

StreamTeam Tree Planting
2022-12-03 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Battle Ground, WA
Come plant native trees with StreamTeam and AmeriCorps! Native trees not only clean the air we breathe, but also protect the water we drink. As always, training, tools, and snacks are provided. Sign up here.

StreamTeam Tree Planting Jan. 7
2023-01-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
Come plant native trees with StreamTeam and AmeriCorps! Native trees not only clean the air we breathe, but also protect the water we drink. As always, training, tools, and snacks are provided. Location varies and will be confirmed via email.

StreamTeam Tree Planting Feb. 18
2023-02-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
Come plant native trees with StreamTeam and AmeriCorps! Native trees not only clean the air we breathe, but also protect the water we drink. As always, training, tools, and snacks are provided. Location varies and will be confirmed in a later email.

StreamTeam Potting/Planting Events
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark Public Utilities – Operations, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Join us as we pot tree seedlings or cuttings in our native tree nursery. Rather than just restoring a few hundred feet of salmon habitat, you will be contributing to the restoration of hundreds of acres of habitat, in just one morning!
As with all of our activities, training, snacks, and tools are provided. We will be under tents but outdoors, so dress for the weather. Bring gloves, a water bottle, and a reusable mug. If you don’t have gloves, we will have extra.
Volunteers under the age of 18 who will not be accompanied by their legal guardian need to bring a signed copy of this release.
Please feel free to contact StreamTeam@clarkpud.com with questions or concerns. On the day of the event, you can reach your team leader at 360-606-6056.
Sign up here

Garlic Mustard Pull May 13
2023-05-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Salmon Creek Greenway, 800 NE 117th St, Vancouver, WA, 98685, United States
Help StreamTeam restore our watershed by removing invasive garlic mustard, a Class A noxious weed. Invasive plants prevent the growth of native plants, which impacts fish and wildlife by decreasing the diversity and abundance of our native insect populations from which they depend.
Gloves and boots will be provided. You will be taught how to identify invasive plants and look-a-likes. Bring work and weather appropriate attire, and a reusable mug. We will provide refreshments in the morning.
We will be meeting in the parking lot and walking a short distance to the site, more information will be emailed after registration.
If you are under the age of 18 and will not be accompanied by a legal guardian, you will need to bring a signed copy of this release form.
Reserve your spot:

StreamTeam Planting
2023-11-18 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Battle Ground, WA
Clark Public Utilities invites all ages to join the StreamTeam and be a part of volunteer-driven stream restoration work right here in Clark County. Planting native trees enhances our community in many ways! Training, tools & treats are part of every StreamTeam event. Location will be sent via email following registration. Register today—space is limited.
Join us and be a part of the next Million Tree Milestone!

StreamTeam Potting for MLK Jr. Day
2024-01-15 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Clark Public Utilities – Operations, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Join StreamTeam and AmeriCorps at this volunteer potting event in our native plant nursery!
Reserve your spot!

Tree Potting March 2, 2024
2024-03-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clark Public Utilities – Operations, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Join us as we pot tree seedlings / cuttings in our native tree nursery. Rather than just restoring a few hundred feet of salmon habitat, you will be contributing to the restoration of hundreds of acres of habitat, in just one morning!
Reserve your spot here.
As with all of our activities, training, snacks, coffee, and tools are provided. We will be under tents but outdoors, so dress for the weather. Bring gloves, a water bottle, and a reusable mug. If you don’t have gloves, we will have extra.
Volunteers under the age of 18 who will not be accompanied by their legal guardian need to bring a signed copy of this release.

StreamTeam Earth Day Tree Planting
2025-04-19 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Columbia Springs
The Clark Public Utilities’ StreamTeam Earth Day tree planting event in partnership with Columbia Springs is fast approaching! Registration is now full. Email streamteam@clarkpud.com for more information.
Volunteers will be planting trees, each doing its part to improve water quality in our watersheds, provide habitat for wildlife and supply food for pollinators.

Admission:
Free
*Registration is now full

Location:
Columbia Springs

Date:
April 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Our Partners

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.

Race for Warmth
2026-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | WA
About the Race for Warmth
2026 Race Results
Register Here
Join us Sunday, January 25, 2026 for our 12th annual Race for Warmth! This 5k/10k run/walk supports Operation Warm Heart, a Clark Public Utilities donation-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. Since it began in 2015, the race alone has raised nearly $560,000 for local families.
New This Year – Group Discount Rate!
Register 10 or more participants together and automatically receive $10 off each registration.
Included with your $40 registration:
-Run/Walk participation
-Long sleeve performance shirt (guaranteed size if registered by December 31)
-Bib Number
-Draw string backpack with goodies
Schedule of Events
7:00 a.m. – Packet Pick Up opens
8:30 a.m. – Day of Race Registration for $50 ends
8:30 a.m. – Free Kids Fun Run
9:00 a.m. – 10k Race Starts
9:10 a.m. – 5k Race Starts
Sleep In To Stay Warm
A brisk run or walk not for you? Click here to make a convenient tax-deductible donation to Operation Warm Heart and sleep in on Sunday, January 25th knowing you’ve helped a neighbor in need!
Operation Warm Heart
Operation Warm Heart is a valuable resource to our customers. This program helps local families in need pay their winter heating bills. In the past, the Race for Warmth has raised nearly $560,000 to help families heat their homes. So if you’re looking for way to help, sign up for this event, share with friends and family and help us make a difference in our community.
Click here to make a convenient tax-deductible donation to Operation Warm Heart and help a neighbor in need!
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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
About the Show
No matter if you’re looking for budget-friendly solutions for your starter house, ideas to take your dream home to the next level, searching for the perfect plants to make your garden really pop, or craving a treat from the local farmer’s market, the show has solutions for every person, every budget and every home.
Families can spend an entire day talking and shopping with vendors, shopping one of the largest plant sales in the region and kids can play and learn in our Power Zone area.
Held at the Clark County Event Center, the Home & Garden Idea Fair has become a much-anticipated community institution in Clark County. Every year, upwards of 15,000 people attend the show over two days. If you’ve never been, come down and discover what the fun’s all about.

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

Parking:
$6
Drop off:
Convenient visitor pickup and drop-off location available at the main entrance to the Event Center off NE Delfel Rd. 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

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