Join us for a Beach Clean Up at Frenchman’s Bar!
This summer, we’re partnering with Clark County to help remove litter from the beach at Frenchman’s Bar Park. This will prevent pollution from entering the Columbia River and will improve water quality for all to enjoy!
When: Saturday, May 25th, 9am – 12pm
Where: 9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
- Dress for weather, study shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Tools, gloves, and morning refreshments provided
- All ages welcome!
Register here
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Walk into your local grocery store and take a minute to stand in the produce section and take a look around. Now contemplate where that food comes from? Most of it probably came from California, Mexico, and Central America. Now head over to the Deli/Butcher/Meat section. Where and how was that cow, pig or chicken raised, what was it fed and how was it slaughtered? Were the facilities clean and humane?
Why do we transport our food from far corners of the world, further depending on fossil fuels and losing out on precious nutrients when fresh, organic produce can be grown on small-scale farms within our communities? Supporting local farms not only keeps the food fresh and seasonal, it also keeps your dollars circulating within your local economy.
It is here, in the Roaring Fork Valley of Western Colorado, that HOW WE GROW tells the story of ambitious young farmers building community around locally grown food. This is a story about how young farmers are empowered by the support of mentors, legislators, educational programs, micro-finance organizations and their community in an effort to bring better food choices to their tables. The system is working here and there is a deeper message still. HOW WE GROW is the story of Millennials who have recognized a problem within our Global Food System and rather than complaining or soapboxing about the problem, they are getting back to the land, going to work and putting their hand in the dirt to solve that problem. HOW WE GROW is a story about the next generation of American farmers affecting change.
The core idea driving this film is a desire to take back our power to choose where our food comes from and how it is grown. This is a coming-of-age story of a community of farmers, ranchers, chefs and educators in Western Colorado actively building their local food economy for everyone to enjoy. Their goals are to improve the soil, make local farms completely sustainable, and produce high quality, nutritious food for their community. They are driven by the Permaculture principles of care for the land, care for the people, and sharing the surplus.
We believe this film will inspire other communities to empower a new generation of farmers, who like our characters, envision a sustainable future built on solving problems, not creating them. HOW WE GROW is our call-to-action, to recruit beginning farmers to join the local food revolution.
Doors open at 5:30 get there early to get a good seat
Pizza at 6:00
Film starts around 6:30
Pizza through a generous discount from Vancouver Pizza Company. There will be GF/Vegan as well.
Sponsored in part by: Clark County Green Neighbors and Vancouver Community Library
Join us for a Beach Clean Up at Frenchman’s Bar!
This summer, we’re partnering with Clark County to help remove litter from the beach at Frenchman’s Bar Park. This will prevent pollution from entering the Columbia River and will improve water quality for all to enjoy!
When: Saturday June 22, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: 9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
- Dress for weather, study shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Tools, gloves, and morning refreshments provided
- All ages welcome!
Register here
Paris to Pittsburgh “From coastal cities to America’s heartland, Paris to Pittsburgh celebrates how Americans are demanding and developing real solutions in the face of climate change. And as the weather grows more deadly and destructive, they aren’t waiting on Washington to act.”
“Paris to Pittsburgh shines a light on the many forgotten communities and people who have been affected by climate change in our country, as well as solutions for how we can fight back and reduce our carbon footprint. I’m proud to be part of this poignant and powerful documentary, and admire the pro-active approach Bloomberg Philanthropies has taken with this project and this issue; we need meaningful change.” Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress and activist Rachel Brosnahan, film narrator.
https://www.paristopittsburgh.com
Doors open at 5:30 get there early to get a good seat
Pizza at 6:00
Film starts around 6:30
Pizza through a generous discount from Vancouver Pizza Company. There will be GF/Vegan as well.
Sponsored in part by: Clark County Green Neighbors and Vancouver Community Library
Don’t Drip and Drive at Vancouver Farmer’s Market
Whether your home one block or several from a stream, river or lake, what starts in your driveway can end up as toxic stormwater runoff and contribute to water pollution. According to a study by the WA Department of Ecology, an estimated 600,000 quarts of motor oil and fluids leak into our SW Washington watersheds each year.
We’ve partnered up with the Vancouver Farmer’s Market to offer free oil leak checks to the community. No previous automotive experience is required! We will provide all instructions at the on-site volunteer orientation. To learn more about Don’t Drip and Drive, click here.
When: Saturday July 13th, 9am – 12pm
- Dress for weather
- Bring reusable water bottle
- A free reusable farmer’s market bag will be gifted to you as a thank you for volunteering!
Register to volunteer here
Don’t Drip and Drive at Hopworks Brewery
Whether your home one block or several from a stream, river or lake, what starts in your driveway can end up as toxic stormwater runoff and contribute to water pollution. According to a study by the WA Department of Ecology, an estimated 600,000 quarts of motor oil and fluids leak into our SW Washington watersheds each year.
We’ve partnered up with the Vancouver Farmer’s Market to offer free oil leak checks to the community. No previous automotive experience is required! We will provide all instructions at the on-site volunteer orientation before the event. To learn more about Don’t Drip and Drive, click here.
When: Thursday July 18th, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
- Dress for weather
- Bring reusable water bottle
- One free beer or root beer after the event!
Register to volunteer here
Join us for a Beach Clean Up at Frenchman’s Bar!
This summer, we’re partnering with Clark County to help remove litter from the beach at Frenchman’s Bar Park. This will prevent pollution from entering the Columbia River and will improve water quality for all to enjoy!
When: Saturday, May 25th, 9am – 12pm
Where: 9612 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, WA 98660
- Dress for weather, study shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Tools, gloves, and morning refreshments provided
- All ages welcome!
Register here
Don’t Drip and Drive at the Clark County Fair
Whether your home one block or several from a stream, river or lake, what starts in your driveway can end up as toxic stormwater runoff and contribute to water pollution. According to a study by the WA Department of Ecology, an estimated 600,000 quarts of motor oil and fluids leak into our SW Washington watersheds each year.
Want to help protect our local water quality? We’ve partnered up with the Clark County fair to offer free oil leak checks to the community. No previous automotive experience is required! We will provide all instructions at the on-site volunteer orientation. To learn more about Don’t Drip and Drive, click here.
When: Tuesday August 6th, 9am – 12pm
- Dress for weather
- Bring reusable water bottle
- Refreshments will be provided
As a thank you, we will be offering each volunteer one free ticket to the Clark County fair!
Register to volunteer here
Don’t Drip and Drive at Vancouver Farmer’s Market
Whether your home one block or several from a stream, river or lake, what starts in your driveway can end up as toxic stormwater runoff and contribute to water pollution. According to a study by the WA Department of Ecology, an estimated 600,000 quarts of motor oil and fluids leak into our SW Washington watersheds each year.
We’ve partnered up with the Vancouver Farmer’s Market to offer free oil leak checks to the community. No previous automotive experience is required! We will provide all instructions at the on-site volunteer orientation. To learn more about Don’t Drip and Drive, click here.
When: Saturday August 17th, 9am – 12pm
- Dress for weather
- Bring reusable water bottle
- A free reusable farmer’s market bag will be gifted to you as a thank you for volunteering!
Register to volunteer here
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
In partnership with Clark County, we will be co-hosting a series of litter cleanups at Frenchman’s Bar park this summer. With your help, we can prevent litter from making it’s way into our local waterways!
You do not need previous experience. Groups, families and individuals of all ages are welcome!
When: Saturday, August 24th, 9am – 12pm
Where: Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park
Bring: Dress for the weather, sturdy shoes, reusable water bottle
Tools, gloves, and morning snacks will be provided
Please register here