Vancouver, WA – With spring in the air, it is a great time to head outdoors for a hike. Clark County has many recreational sites, including scenic properties and habitat conservation areas within the Legacy Lands program. To encourage visits, Clark County will feature areas open to the public while celebrating the program’s 30th anniversary this year. Two events will showcase Legacy Lands this month at the La Center Bottoms Wetlands, just south of Sternwheeler Park. • 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 – Join the Vancouver Audubon Society for a guided bird watching tour. These wetlands are home to a wide array of song birds and waterfowl. Bring your binoculars and enjoy a short hike down the trail. • 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16 – Join the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for a nature hike along the scenic trails. Learn about the East Fork of the Lewis River as it flows through the series of restored wetlands and its impact on the Columbia River. For both hikes, meet at the trail head parking area near West Third Street and La Center Road, north of the East Fork of the Lewis River. Wear sturdy walking shoes. “The Legacy Lands program benefits all communities in Clark County,” said Don Benton, Environmental Services director. “Key sites in La Center and other communities offer nature trails close to our homes.” Environmental Services works with public and private partners to purchase and manage environmentally significant lands with scenic views, access to rivers and forests and important habitat for fish and wildlife. These properties provide stewardship and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. County funding comes from the Conservation Futures property tax levy. For more information, call the Legacy Lands program at (360) 397-2121 ext. 4070 or visit the county’s website, www.clark.wa.gov/legacylands.