Vancouver, WA – Students and teachers from more than 30 Clark County schools will gather next week to learn how to increase their environmental leadership in their schools.

Clark County Green Schools will host its annual Student Summit from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Clark College’s Gaiser Hall, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way.

The four-hour event will include educational activities, breakout sessions and opportunities for students and teachers to learn from one another.

The Green Schools Summit is a collaboration between Clark County Public Health and Washington… Read More

Vaccine widely available at clinics and pharmacies in Clark County

Vancouver, WA − Flu vaccine is widely available in Clark County, and health officials are recommending everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated early.

“Some people delay getting a flu shot in the mistaken belief that vaccine effectiveness will wear off before winter, when flu season typically ramps up,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer. “Actually, you are better off getting the vaccine as soon as it’s available because flu season starts early some years.

Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents can dispose of expired or unused medications on Saturday, Oct. 22, at three drug take-back locations in Vancouver and Battle Ground.

All locations will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are:

• PeaceHealth Memorial Health Center, 100 E. 33rd St.
• Kaiser Permanente-Cascade Park, 12607 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Battle Ground Police Department, 507 S.W. 1st St., Battle Ground

All unwanted medications will be accepted at the locations.

Unwanted medications also can be disposed of year-round at several… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Master Composter/Recycler program will hold two composting classes this month at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. Both classes are free, but registration is required.

A “worm shop” will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. Participants will receive a free worm bin and worms and information on what worm composting is, why it is beneficial and how to build and maintain a worm bin.

A backyard composting class will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 22. Participants will learn the basics of composting and how to build a backyard… Read More

Nominations still open for Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington

Vancouver, WA ‒ Ron Sims, chair of the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, will be the key note speaker at the 2016 Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington Awards reception in October.

In partnership with Clark County Public Health and the Clark County Worksite Wellness Network, the Vancouver Business Journal will host the awards event at 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Warehouse ’23, 100 Columbia St., Suite 102. Doors open at 7 a.m. Admission is $25. Breakfast is… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will hold a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E, Evergreen Hwy.

The Morning Blend provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. This month’s host, Columbia Springs, is a nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship and connects people to nature through their 100-acre site as well as offsite projects.

Participants at this month’s Morning Blend will learn about Columbia Springs’ youth and adult education programs,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Green Business Program will hold a Morning Blend networking event 8-9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Columbia Springs, 12208 S.E, Evergreen Hwy.

The Morning Blend provides an opportunity to network and discuss green business efforts in a relaxed setting. This month’s host, Columbia Springs, is a nonprofit that inspires environmental stewardship and connects people to nature through their 100-acre site as well as offsite projects.

Participants at this month’s Morning Blend will learn about Columbia Springs’ youth and adult education programs,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County will hold a Green Neighbors Recycling Day event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in yellow parking lot 1 at Clark College, 1900 Fort Vancouver Way.

County residents can drop off block foam, electronic equipment, old tires without rims, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and scrap metal. Participants are limited to five tires per person. Shredding services will be available, with a limit of two banker boxes per visit. No business waste will be accepted.

Household hazardous waste (HHW) such as paints, pesticides, poisons,… Read More

Vancouver, WA – Clark County’s Master Composter/Recycler program will host a Backyard Composting Workshop at 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. The free event will be at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) at 11104 N.E. 149th Street, Building B, Brush Prairie.

Participants will receive information and resources on what composting is, why it is beneficial and how to build and maintain a successful backyard compost pile.

The training is offered by Clark County Public Health’s Master Composter/Recycler program, which educates the community about… Read More

Vancouver, WA ‒ Homeowners can learn how to inspect gravity-fed septic systems, maintain their septic systems and wells, and prevent costly repairs at a workshop sponsored by Clark County and Washington State University Clark County Extension.

The workshop, which also will cover small landowner assistance programs, takes place 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Clark County Public Works Operations Center, Bldg. B1, 4700 N.E. 78th St.

Cost is $15 per household. To register, call (360) 397-6060 ext. 5729 or visit www.… Read More